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University Librarian Profile

University Librarian Profile

University Librarian Profile

Personal Details

Name: Dr. (Mrs) Blessing AHIAUZU KSM, PH.D, FNLA, CLN.

Rank/Status: University Librarian

Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Nationality: Nigeria

Qualification

  • Ph.D and M.Sc. (Sociology of Development), University of Port Harcourt- 1990 – 1997
  • M.L.S. (Masters in Library and Information Science), Imo State University – 2004.
  • MBA (Management), Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt – 1987.
  • Diploma in computer studies (Desktop Publishing)- R.S.U.S.T. 2001.
  • General Certificate of Education ‘A’ Level – 3 papers (Law, Eng. Lit. and Economics) at one sitting – Associated Examining Board (AEB), London -1976.
  • WASC (Division Two): Government Girls Secondary School, 1 Harbour Road, Port Harcourt – 1975.
  • First School Leaving Certificate (Pass Level), 1970.
  • A.L.A. (Associateship of the Library Association), United Kingdom, Qualified 1979 – Chartered 1982).

Work Experiences

  • Acted as Vice-Chancellor on 2 occasions, while the VC was away on Official Assignment as follows: 4th – 6th June, 2007 when the VC was away on official meeting with Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission in Abuja and 24th – 26th June, 2007 when the VC attended the Meeting of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian State Universities in Kano.
  • 1st Appointment: Librarian II – 13th December 1979 – (RSUST) and Head of the Serials Section of the University Library, December 1979 to December 1981.
  • Head of Cataloguing Section of the University Library, December 1981 to September 1983
  • Confirmation of permanent Appointment: 13th December 1982
  • Librarian 1 – 1st. October 1983 and Head of Serials Section to October 1984
  • Senior Librarian – 1st. October 1987. Head of Serials Section.
  • Principal Librarian /Cataloguer– 1st. October 1989.
  • Chief Cataloguer and Head of Technical Services of the University Library: January 1987 to 30 Sept. 2003.
  • Deputy University Librarian 1st. October 1996 – 30 September 2003.
  • Acting University Librarian, 1st October 2003 to 1st. May 2007.
  • Part-time Lecturer, Institute of Education, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, June 2000 to2010.
  • Part-time Lecturer, Institute of Foundation Studies, R.S.U.S.T., Port Harcourt, 2006 to 2010.

Laurels/Distinctions/Scholarships/Fellowships/Awards

  • Fellow of the Nigerian Library Association, (FNLA) 22nd June, 2008 to date
  • Certified Librarian of the Nigerian Library Association, (CLN), 2005 to date
  • Tertiary Institution Scholarship Award – Rivers State Govt. – 1978 to 1979
  • Post-Primary School Scholarship Award – Rivers State Govt. 1971 to 1975
  • House Prefect, Marigold House, Government Girls Secondary School, No. 1, Harbour Road, Port Harcourt 1974-1975
  • 2010 Golden Mother Award by the Diocese of Ahoada, (Anglican Communion)
  • 2010 Woman of Valour Award by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Diocese of Ahoada, New Covenant Anglican Church, Omoku. 25 July 2010.
  • Honoured by the His Eminence, Chukwumela Nnam Obi II (OON), JP, Oba (Eze-Ogba) of Ogbaland with a Meritorious Service Award for selfless service to my community of Ogbaland at his 43rd year rein and 73rd birthday celeberation at Omoku, 23 November 2013. I was the only woman and the first to be so honoured. The first governor of old Rivers State Chief Alfred Diete Spiff was the chairman of the ceremony.

Active Membership of Academic and Professional Association

 

  1. Chartered Librarian (ALA in United Kingdom), 1982 to date.
  2. Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN), 2005 to date.
  3. Fellow of the Nigerian Library Association, June 2008 to date.
  4. State Chairman, Nigerian Library Association, Rivers State Branch, 2005 to 2011.
  5. Member, Port Harcourt World Book Capital City 2014 Rivers State Government Committee, October 2013 to date
  6. Participated in the production of the Draft Standards and Guidelines on E-Library for Nigeria organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) of the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology, held at the Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, 9-10 December 2013.
  7. Member, Nigerian Library Association,Nationl Awards Committee, 2010- date

    8. Council Member, Nigerian Library Association, 2002 to present.

  8. National Treasurer, Academic and Research Libraries Section (Nigerian Library Association), 1991 to April 1993.
  9. Member, National Awards Committee, Nigerian Library Association, 2010 to Date
  10. Secretary, Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter, 24th April 1991 to 20th May 1997.
  11. National Coordinator, Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria, River State Chapter, April 1991 to 1992.
  12. Secretary, Nigerian Library Association, Rivers State Chapter, 1980-1993.
  13. Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee NLA /ARL Seminar/Workshop held in Port Harcourt, November 10 – 12, 1991.
  14. Member, Publicity Committee, Nigerian Library Association Rivers State Chapter,1986.
  15. Member, Nigerian Library Association, 1979 to present.
  16. Chairman, Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the Review of the Revised Undergraduate Academic Regulations Based on 5-Point System June 2008- April 2010.
  17. Chairman, Senate Committee Curriculum and Instruction June 2008 April, 2010
  18. Member, Rivers State Readers’ Project for the Reading and Writing of Indigenous Languages, July 2008 – date, Appointed by the Rivers State Government.

University Committees

 

  1. Chairman, Adhoc Committee on Review of Conditions of Service (Junior Staff) September, 2013 to December, 2013.
  2. Chairman, Review of Conditions of Service for Junior Staff August 2013 – date
  3. Chairman University Calendar Committee January 2013 to June 2013.
  4. Chairman University Calendar Committee, November 2005 to May 2006.
  5. Chairman, Senate Committee on Curriculum and Instruction June 2008 to 2010
  6. Acting Chairman, Senate Committee on Curriculum and Instructions, 2007 to 2008.
  7. Chairman, Staff School Management Committee, 1st June 2001 – 30th June 2003.
  8. Chairman, 2002-2006 Calendar Committee, 2005 – present.
  9. Chairman, Agency for Re-Orientation, Integrity, Service and Ethics (ARISE) (RSUST Cell), 2006 – present
  10. Member, Review of Conditions of Service for Academic Staff, 2013
  11. Member, Senate Committee on Curriculum and Instructions, 2003 to 2007.
  12. Member, Thanksgiving Committee 2003 – 2004.
  13. Member, Theses Format Committee, 2004 – present.
  14. Member, Conditions of Service for RSUST Staff on Grade Levels 06 to16, May 2011 to November 2011.
  15. Member, Senate Ceremonial Committee.
  16. Member, Post-Graduate School Board, 1996 to present.
  17. Member, FMS Board, 1990 to present
  18. President, Rivers State University of Science and Technology Women’s Association, 1989 – 1996.
  19. 1st Vice-President, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Women’s Association, 1987 – 1989.
  20. Member, RSUST Women’s Association, 1982 – present.

Community Service

 

  1. President, Ladies of the Knights of Saint Christopher and the Good Shepherd, Diocese of Ahoada, (Anglican Communion), 2005 – 2011.
  2. Secretary, Ladies of the Knights of St. Christopher (Diocese of Niger Delta North) 1996 to December 2003.
  3. Lay Reader (Anglican Communion) 1999 to present.
  4. Chief Editor PONDER Magazine of Diocesan Women, Diocese of Ahoada  (Anglican Communion),
  5. Member, Diocesan Women Executive Board, Diocese of Niger Delta North (Anglican Communion), 2000 to 2004.
  6. Member, Diocesan Women Executive Board, Diocese of Ahoada  (Anglican Communion), 2005 to present.
  7. Vice-Chairman, Omoku City Improvement Committee, a committee set up by His Eminence, Oba, Eze Ogba of Ogbaland, Chukwumela Nnam Obi II, 2006 to present
  8. Tourism Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, February 2004 to 2010.
  9. Pioneer President, National Council of Women’s Societies, (Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area Branch), 1992 to 1996.
  10. 2nd Vice-President, National Council of Women’s Societies, Rivers State Chapter, 1995 to 1996.
  11. 1st Vice-President, National Council of Women’s Societies, Rivers State Chapter, 1997 to 1999.
  12. Chairman, Constitution Drafting Committee, Ahoada Local Government Area (ALGA) Women’s Association, 1987 to 1988.
  13. Secretary, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area Reconciliation Committee, 1996 – 1997.

Major Contributions to the University System and to the Librarianship Profession in Nigeria

 

  1. While on a One-Year Sabbatical Leave to the University of Port Harcourt (April 2010 to March 2011) I developed the Archives Department of the University of Port Harcourt Library.
  2. Still on the above leave, I organized a Book Fair that was the first of its kind since the history of that University. Based on the experience, it has since then become an annual event in the University.
  3. I initiated, sponsored and defended the establishment of the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLS) programme now approved in RSUST that should have taken off in the 2006 /2007 academic session as approved by Senate on Tuesday, 28th February 2006. Infrastructural logistics delayed the take-off.
  4. On assumption of office as Acting University Librarian in 2003, I developed the Collections Development Policy for the RSUST Library System. This is a major document used in the building up of a balanced library collection. This was lacking since the inception of the RSUST Library System still lacking n most Nigerian University Libraries.
  5. The RSUST Library Guide, which was not in a published form since the inception of the RSUST Library System was produced as I came into office as Acting University Librarian in 2003.

Publications

  1. Ahiauzu, B. (2013). History of the Rivers State Chapter of the Nigerian
    1. Library Association: 1972-2013. Springfield Publishers in collaboration with The Nigerian Library Association, Rivers State Chapter, 117pp. (This is a notable pioneer research work on the Association).
  2. Ahiauzu, B. (2012): Igba Elu L’Ogba (An Anthroplogy of Ogba Proverbs) ,Davidstones Projects Ltd. Nigeria. 136 pp.
  3. Ahiauzu, B. (2009): Use of library: A practical approach, 2nded Springfield Publishers Ltd. Owerri, 166 pp.
  4. Ahiauzu, B. (2007). Fundamentals of library practice. Edited by Dr. B. Ahiauzu, D. I. Akobo and M. J. Igben. Port Harcourt:         Davidstone.
  5. Ahiauzu, B. (2002): Use of library: A practical approach, Owerri: Springfield.
  6. Ahiauzu, B.  (1992). A Cataloguing Manual for Libraries. (Pam Unique Publishing Co. Ltd., Port Harcourt) 102 pp.
  7. Ahiauzu, B. (1996): A Bibliography on Legal Materials(Pam Unique Publishing Co. Ltd., Port Harcourt) 346 pp.
  8. Ahiauzu, B. and Ochogba O. A. (2003): Ka ye su olu Ogba  (Let’s speak Ogba language) Springfield 74pp.
  9. Ahiauzu, B. and Ochogba O. A. (2003): Okwu eknuru l’olu Ogba (An Anthology of idiomatic expressions in Ogba language) Springfield Publishers Ltd. Owerri, 64pp.

Refereed Journal Article

 

    1. Ahiauzu, B (2009) “Strengthening Nigerian Universities to Serve Special Information needs of the Global Age”. In Education, Development and the Changing Environment, Edited by Oguzor N. S. and Helen Adebola, pages 67 – 72. International Association for Teachers and Learning (IALTEL), Spain.
    2. Ahiauzu, B and Ani Okon. E. (2008) “Torwards Effective Development of Electronic Information Resources in Nigerian University Libraries” Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Library Management, Vol. 29 No.6/7, 2008, pp 504-514. United Kingdom.
    3. Ahiauzu, B. (2007): Librarian’s Percecption of Stress Management in Academic Libraries: The Rivers State Experience” Coal City Libraries, Vol. 5 & 6 April and October, pp91101. Nigeria.
    4. Ifidon, Sam E and Ahiauzu B. (2006): “Information As An Instrument for Conflict Resolution” COMMUNICATION: Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 8, No. 1, June 2006, pp 1-10.
    5. Ifidon, S. E and Ahiauzu, B. (2005): “Information and Conflict Prevention in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria”, African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science. Vol.15, No. 2, pp125-132. Botswana.
    6. Ahiauzu, B. and Chibor, Obiageri C.A. (2005): “Women Participation in Community Development in Nigeria” Journal of Gender Studies. Vol. 2, No. 1. September. Pp 63 –73.
    7. Ahiauzu, B. and Blakes, Esbra Ft (2006): “Indecent Dressing: Nigerian’s Search for Dress Code” Nigerian Journal of Professional Research in Pedagogy & Psychotherapy” Vol. 2, no. 1&2, May/November 2006 pp 70-83.
    8. Ahiauzu, B. and Blakes, Esbra Ft (2005): “Indecent Dressing Habits of UST Students As They Use the University Library”. Journal of Vocational Science And Educational Development (JOVSED). Vol. 6, Nos. 1 & 2 pp 20-29.
    9. Ahiauzu, B. (2004): “Reference Sources and Services”. African Journal Of Education & Information Management (AJEMA), Vol. 6, No. 1. May, pp. 9 -20.
    10. Ahiauzu B. (2003): “Compensation And The Oil Industry In Nigeria: The Niger Delta Experience”. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1, June, pp.125-137
    11. Ahiauzu, B. E. (1990): “Modified Selective Dissemination of Information Services to Teaching and Research Staff in the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria”. Nigerian Libraries Vol. 24 Nos.1&2 (1988- 90), pp72-78.
    12. Ahiauzu, B. (2002): “Industry-Community Relations in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects” Journal of Niger Delta Research (JONDR) Vol. 4, No. 1. Pp11-20.
    13. Ahiauzu, B. (2002): “Peasant Social Consciousness In Oil-Host Communities In Nigeria: The Vanguard – Agent Theory”. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. III, No. 1. June.
    14. Ahiauzu, B. (2001): “Christian Women and Sustainable Livelihood Development”, Focus: The Women’s Work Magazine of Diocese of Niger Delta North, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) Vol. 1, pp. 20-21.
    15. Ahiauzu, B. (1997) “The Effectiveness of Employee Performance Appraisal Methods: The Nigerian Experience” Ogele: Journal of social science and Humanities Vol. 4, No. 5. Institute of Foundation Studies, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.
    16. Ahiauzu, B. (1992): “Urban Housing in Nigeria” Quarterly Journal of the All India Institute of Local Self-Government, Bombay. Vol. LXIII, No. 2, April – June. India.
    17. Ahiauzu, B. (1992) “Forms of Employee Performance Appraisal Systems in Nigerian Organizations” Nigerian Journal of Psychology Vol. 6.
    18. Ahiauzu, B. (1989): “An Appraisal of Bibliographic Sources on Education in Nigeria” Bauchi Library Bulletin Vol. 5 pp. 21-26.
    19. Ahiauzu, B. (1989) “The Purposes of Employee Performance Appraisal Systems in Nigerian Organization” The Journal of Management Studies (Ghana) Vol. 5 January–December.
    20. Ahiauzu, B. (1989): “Problems of Collection Development in A Depressed Economy: What Future for the Library in Nigeria” African Journal of Academic Librarianship Vol. 7, Nos. 1 and 2 pp. 31 – 40.
    21. Ahiauzu, B. (1984): “Register of Professional Librarians in Nigeria (Rivers State)” NLA/RSD Newsletter Vol. 1, Nos. 2 & 3, pp. 25-34.

Chapters in Books of Reading:

  1. Ahiauzu, B. (2012): “The Evolving Role of the University Librarian in Nigeria: What We Need to Do” Chapter 10, in Trends in Library & information Science in Nigeria: Festschrift in honour of Prof. Sam E. Ifidon, ed. By James O. Daniel, Elizabeth Ifidon and Tunji Okegbola, Elis Associates, Lagos, Nigeria. Pp 207-229.
  2. Ahiauzu, B. E. (1995): “The nature of Labour Alienation in Nigeria: An Empirical Discussion” Chapter 6 in Johnnie P. B. (ed.) Man and Society in Industrial Organization (Behaviour System and Publications, Port Harcourt) pp. 168-202.
  3. Ahiauzu, B. E. and Ekpenyong, S (1995): “Workers’ Participation in Industry: A Review of European Examples and African Experiments” Chapter 9 in Jaja S. A. (ed.); Socio-Psychological Paradigms of Organizational Behaviour Science. (Behaviour Systems and Publications, Port Harcourt) pp. 196-219.

Unpublished Works

 

  1. Ahiauzu, B. (2004): Factors Influencing The Establishment of Virtual University Libraries in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. An M. L.S. Thesis of the Imo State University, Owerri. Nigeria.
  2. Ahiauzu, B., Ochogba O.A., Ochonma, V., Amirize, S.U., Ugada, J. and Ake, I. F. Ogba Tradition, Culture And Tourism. (2004) Being a Study Commissioned by the Oba (Eze Ogba) of Ogbaland, His Eminence, Chukwumela Nnam Obi II, O.O.N., JP. March 2004.
  3. Ahiauzu, B. (2001) Relevance of the Computer in Library Operations: A Case Study of the Rivers State University of Science Technology Library. Being a Project submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of a Diploma in Computer Studies. R.S.U.S.T.
  4. Ahiauzu, B. (1997) The State, Oil Exploitation and Social Consciousness Among the Peasantry in Nigeria: A Study of Conflict in Selected Oil-Producing Communities of the Niger Delta (1956 – 1995). Thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology of Development of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 417 pp.
  5. Ahiauzu, B. (1993) “Labour Alienation in Nigerian Industries: A Comparative Study of selected Industries in Port Harcourt”. Thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Science in Sociology of Development of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 170 pp.
  6. Ahiauzu, B. (1986) Employee Performance Appraisal Systems in Nigerian Organizations in Port Harcourt. Thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Business Administration of the Rivers State university of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 173 pp.
  7. Ahiauzu, B. (1979) Library Development in Nigeria: A Research Project submitted for the award of the Associateship of the Library Association, (United Kingdom), of the City of Birmingham Polytechnic, United Kingdom, 68 pp.

Productive Works

 

  1. Ahiauzu, B. (2012). A List of Books in the RSUST Library.
  2. Ahiauzu, B. (1983): List of Serials in the RSUST Library.
  3. Ahiauzu, B. (1980): Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) Service to Teaching and Research Staff of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.
  4. Ahiauzu, B. (1986) “Research Interests of the Teaching and Research Staff of Rivers State university of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt”.
  5. Ahiauzu, B. (1994) “Time Management Survey of Technical Service in the Library, R.S.U.S.T”.

Some Conferences Attended and Papers Presented

 

  1. Ahiauzu, B. (2013). “Women in Leadership Positions in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria”. Being a Lead Paper presented at the Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) Conference, held at Omoku on September 10 to 13, 2013.
  2. Ahiauzu, B. (2012). “Public Library Services Provision and Development in Rivers State: 1972 to 2012”. Being a paper presented at the 40th Anniversary/Library Week and Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Rivers State Chapter on the Theme: The Library Profession and Development: Emerging Trends Held at the Jubilee Library, Afam Street, D/Line, Port Harcourt, December 3rd – 7th, 2012.
  3. Ahiauzu, B. & Nkweke, G (2012). “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Modern Day Librarian” Being a paper presented at the 40th Anniversary/Library Week and Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Rivers State Chapter on the Theme: The Library Profession and Development: Emerging Trends Held at the Jubilee Library, Afam Street, D/Line, Port Harcourt, December 3rd – 7th , 2012.
  4. Attended the National Workshop on “E-Library Services as a Tool for Achieving the Transformation Agenda in Nigeria” organised by the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria in collaboration with the United States Mission, Nigeria, held at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State from April 17-19, 2012.
  5. Attended the 50th National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association with the theme: Nigerian Library Association at 50: Promoting Library & Information Science Profession for National Development and Transformation. International Conference Centre, Abuja, 15th– 20th July 2012.
  6. Attended the 51st National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association with the theme: Future Nigerian Libraries: Infinite Possibilities. Cultural Centre, Calabar, Cross Rivers State, 9th– 14th June 2013.
  7. Participated and presented a paper in the Workshop on Repositioning the RSUST Academic Staff for Sustainable Performance” Organised by the of the Vice-Chancellor for Staff of the Ranks of Graduate Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer 1, at the University Amphitheatre, 14-15, June, 2011. The title of my paper is: Use of Library for Academic Research”.
  8. Attended the 49th National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association with the theme: “Information for All: “Strategies for National Development”. Awka, Anambra State, 10th – 15th July 2011.
  9. Attended the 48th National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association with the theme: “Information for All: Strategies for National Development”. International Conference Centre, Abuja, 18 – 23 July 2010.
  10. Attended the 47th National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association with the theme: “Libraries Create Futures: Building on Cultural Heritage”. Ibadan, Oyo State, 24th July, to 1st August, 2009.
  11. Attended the 46th National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association with the theme: “Libraries Without Borders: Globalization of Library and Information Services”. Kaduna, Kaduna State, 1st – 6th June 2008.
  12. Attended the 45th Annual National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association with the theme: “Nigerian Libraries for the Future: Progress, Development and Partnerships”. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, September 9-14, 2007.
  13. Attended the 44th Annual National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association with the theme: “Libraries: Dynamic Engines For the knowledge and Information Society”. Abuja, June 18-23 2006.
  14. Attended the International Workshop on “Making West African National Library Associations Functional” organized by the International Federation of Library Associations/Action for Development through Libraries Program Core Activity (IFLA/ALP) and West African Library Association (WALA). Abuja, Nigeria 13-17 March 2007.
  15. Attended and also presented the Annual Report of the Rivers State Division of the NLA as the Honorary Secretary of the Branch the Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference and General Meeting held at the Narraguta Conference Centre, in Jos Plateau State, February 21st – 26th 1982.
  16. Attended and also presented the Rivers State Chapter Report at the 21st National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association held at Ibadan, 4th – 7th December 1983.
  17. Attended the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Management Summit on: Managing Innovation held at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Thursday September 1, 2005.
  18. Attended the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Women–in- Management Conference on “Leadership: The Challenges for the 21st Century Nigerian Woman” held at the Precious Palm Hotel Limited, Benin City, Edo State. May 19 – 20, 2005.
  19. Attended the 40th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association, held at Topo Badagry, Lagos State, June 16 to 21, 2002.
  20. Attended the 39th Annual conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association held at Imo Concorde Hotel, Owerri 17th – 22nd June 2001.
  21. Attended the 1988 Cataloguing and classification Seminar/ Workshop held at Calabar, 4th – 7th October.
  22. Attended 2-Day Women in Development Workshop held at Aluu, Rivers State, 22nd to 23rd August, 1988.
  23. Attended the 12th Biennial Convention of the National Council of Women’s Societies held at Nicon Noga Hotel, Abuja, 28th July– 2nd August, 1988.
  24. Attended the Nigerian Library Association Cataloguing and Classification Seminar/Workshop held in Minna, Niger State, 8th –12th December, 1990.
  25. Attended the Nigerian Library Association ARL Seminar/ Workshop and also presented a paper on: Improving Services in Academic/Research Libraries held at Makurdi, 28th November to 1st December, 1990.
  26. Attended the 29th Annual Conference and General meeting of the Nigerian Library Association on: “Universal Dataflow and Telecommunication, (UDT)” HELD at Ilorin, Kwara State, 18th – 22nd March, 1991.
  27. Ahiauzu, B. (2005): The Establishment of Virtual University Library System in Nigeria: An Exploratory Study of the Niger Delta Region. Being a paper delivered at the 43rd National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association, held at Abeokuta, Ogun State, 9 – 15 July 2005.
  28. Ahiauzu, B. (2004): The Impact of Professional Information Flow in National Development: The Case of the Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria. Being a paper delivered at The 42nd National Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association held at Akure Ondo State, June 20th – 25th.
  29. Ahiauzu B. (2003): Strengthening Nigerian University Libraries To Serve Special Information Needs of the Knowledge Age: The Case of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology Library System Example. Being a paper delivered at the 41st National Conference And AGM of the Nigerian Library Association Makurdi 7-12 September 2003.
  30. Ahiauzu, B. (2002): The Role of Women in the New Democratic Dispensation. The Case of the Ogba Woman: Being a paper presented at the 6th Annual Seminar organized by the Elite Club of Omoku, at the Civic Centre Hall, Omoku, December 27th.
  31. Ahiauzu, B. (2000). Managing Pressure at Work. Being A Paper Presented at the Advanced Management Seminar Organized by the Nigerian Institute of management, Port Harcourt Branch, Held at Delta Hotels, 29th June 2000.
  32. Ahiauzu, B. (1989): Problems of Collection Development in A Depressed Economy. Paper presented at the Nigerian Library Association ARL Seminar/Workshop on the Constraints of Research/Academic Libraries Development in Nigeria held at Ilorin, Kwara State, 14th – 15th September.
  33. Ahiauzu, B. (1988): An Appraisal of Current bibliographies on Education in Nigeria. Paper presented at the 26th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association held at the Zodiac Hotel, Enugu, 14th – 16th March.
  34. Ahiauzu, B. (1991): Influences Shaping Personnel Communication in Academic and Research Libraries in Nigeria. Paper presented at the Nigerian Library Association ARL Seminar/Workshop on “Communications and Academic and Research Libraries development in Nigeria” held in Port Harcourt, 10th – 12th November.
  35. Ahiauzu, B. E. (1999) “The Role of Women in the New Millennium: The case of the ONELGA Woman”: Being a paper presented at the Annual Seminar of the Unique Ladies of ONELGA at Obirikom 17th December.

Editorial Membership

 

  1. Ahiauzu, B. (Editor), Heartland Journal of Library and Information Science, Owerri.
  2. Ahiauzu, B. (Chief Editor), Ponder: Diocese of Ahoada Women’s Work Magazine. 2005 – date.
  3. Ahiauzu, B. (Sub-Editor), Focus: The Women’s Work Magazine (A Boost to Women Christendom) of the Niger Delta North Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion),2000 – 2005.
  4. Ahiauzu, B. (Features Editor), Plumb: Quarterly Journal of the Diocese of Ahoada (Anglican Communion), 2005 to date