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Dr M.M.Kpakiko

Brief Biography

Mohammed Mohammed Kpakiko hails from Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State, Nigeria.  He holds Ph.D., MSc. in Information Science, Bachelor of Library and Information Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) from College of Education, Minna, Nigeria. He is an academic staff and Systems Librarian with Abdullahi Fodiyo Library Complex, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. He has attended several ICT certified professional trainings and workshops. He is a Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN), Member of Nigerian Library Association (MNLA), Member Medical Librarians Association (MMLA), Member Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Member International Library Network (MILN), Member Computer Society of Nigeria (MCSN) and Member Internet Society of Nigeria (MISN). His areas of research interest include; e-library, information management, management information systems, content development/management (Digitization) and research methods. He has over twelve (12) Conference/workshops papers presented and over thirty (30) publications in local and international journals and book chapter contributions.

Area of specialization:Information Science
Email:kpakiko.mohammed@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

PUBLICATIONS:

1.Kpakiko, M. M., Japhet, A. A. &Badia, M. Z. (2023). Awareness, Perceptions and Reactions on the Science Hub (SciHub) Website Use among Postgraduate Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal),7732. Available at:https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7732
2. Kpakiko, M. M. &Aliyu, S. B. (2023). Trends and challenges in library support services provision for online learning programmes in nigerian universities. in Library technology with New Perception. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
3.Kpakiko, M. M. &Abdulhamid, M. (2022). E-Learning As a Tool For Social And Collaborative Teaching And Learning In A Pandemic Era: An Overview. Journal of information technology and librarianship. NLA information technology section. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
4.Kpakiko, M. M., Barde, M. A. &Abdulhamid, M. (2021). Integration of social media into school library services for National unity and security. Journal of library services and technologies: Credence press ltd. Available at: http://doi.org/10.47524/jlst.v3i1.6&https://www.researchgate.net/profile/
5.Kpakiko, M. M., Sadiku, S. A. & Suleiman, H. (2020). Digitisation of information resources for libraries, archives and information centres in Nigeria in Adomi, E. E. (Ed.), Information and communication technologies and libraries: A basic text. Effurun: Credence press ltd. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
6.Kpakiko, M. M. &Sadiku, S. A. (2020). Automation of academic libraries in Nigeria: Issues, trends and challenges in Tiemo, P. A. &Etebu, A. I.T. (Eds.), Administration and management of academic libraries in Nigeria. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
7. Kpakiko, M. M., Abubakar, F., Shekarau, M. I. and Suleiman, H. (2019). The role of libraries on the abuse of social media for national security.Nasarawa journal of library and information science. Keffi: Nasarawa state university. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
8.Kpakiko, M. M., Suleiman, S., Barde, M. A. &Shekarau, M. I. (2019). Achieving and sustaining effective reading habits through utilization of school libraries in Sokoto state. ILIS journal of librarianship and informatics. Vol. 2(2). Delhi: India. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
9.Sadiku, S. A., Issa, A. O. & Kpakiko, M. M. (2019). The Use of Electronic Library Resources in Nigerian Universities: A Review of the Literature. International Journal of Library and Information Services vol. 8(2).U.S.A: IGI Global. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
10.Sadiku, S. A., Kpakiko, M. M. &Mamman, A. T. (2019). Elements of information systems, networks and system analysis in Igwe, K. N., Sadiku, S. A. & Edam-Agbor, I. B. (Eds.), Themes and Trends in Information Science. Lagos: Zeh Communications Limited. Available at: https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko& https://www.researchgate.net/profile/
11.Kpakiko, M. M., Suleiman, H. &Abubakar, F. (2018). Awareness and use of current awareness services by users of three university libraries in North West Nigeria Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology,10(4). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
12.Sadiku, S. A., Kpakiko, M. M.&Aliyu, A. G. (2017). Institutional Digital Repository and Challenges of Global Visibility in Nigeria in Tella, A. &Kwanya, T. (Eds.), Handbook of research on managing intellectual property in digital libraries. USA: IGI Global Publishers. Available at: https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko& https://www.researchgate.net/profile/
13.Kpakiko, M. M., Aliyu, M. &Sadiku, S. A. (2017). Capacity Building for Library Personnel for the Management of Digital Library System in Sokoto State. Glory land Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 1(1). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/, https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
14.Kpakiko, M. M., Aliyu, M. &Sadiku, S. A. (2017). Redesigning Library and Information Science Curriculum for Career Practice in 21st Century in Nigeria. Sokoto: International Journal of Topical Education Issues, Vol. 2(1). Available at:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
15.Suleiman, H., Aduku, S. B. & Kpakiko, M. M. (2017). Arabic manuscripts preservation and conservation in wazirijunaidu history and culture bureau, sokoto. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 10(3).Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
16.Sadiku, S. A. & Kpakiko, M. M. (2017). Computer Self-efficacy and Use of Electronic Resources by Students in Nigerian University Libraries. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 10(1). Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
17.Kpakiko, M. M. &Aliyu, M. (2015). Institutional Digital Repository as Gateway to Web Presence for Nigerian Universities. Ebonyi Journal of Library and Information Science, 2(1). Available at: Mohammed M. Kpakiko – google scholar, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
18.Kpakiko, M. M. & Suleiman, H. (2015). The State of Arabic Manuscripts in Waziri Junaidu History and Culture Bureau, Sokoto. Benue Journal for Library, Management and Information Science. Available at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/ &https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
19.Kpakiko, M. M. &Sadiku, S. A. (2015). Awareness and Use of E-Resources in Abdullahi Fodiyo Library Complex among the academic staff members of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Ilorin: Middle Belt Journal of Library, Archival and Information Science. Vol.1(1).Available at:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/& https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
20.Kpakiko, M. M., Suleiman, H. &Aliyu, M. (2015). A Survey of Library Management Software Packages Adopted for Operations and Services in Three University Libraries in North-West Nigeria. Gombe: Jewel Journal of Librarianship; Nigerian Library Association Gombe State Chapter .Vol. 8(1).Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/& https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
21.Kpakiko, M. M. & Fakandu, A. M. (2014). Problems Militating Against Utilization of Information Resources in Special Libraries: A Case Study of Standard Organization of Nigerian Libraries. Gombe: Jewel Journal of Librarianship; Nigerian Library Association Gombe State Chapter.Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/& https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
22.Kpakiko, M. M. (2014). Utilization of Business Information by Rural Entrepreneurs in Niger State. Gboko: Nigerian Journal of Library, Archival and Information Science. Vol. 1(15): 37-49. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/, https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
23.Kpakiko, M. M. & Suleiman, H. (2014). Issues in Digitization of Local Contents: Lessons for Academic Libraries and Information Centres in Nigeria. Gombe: Jewel Journal of Librarianship; Nigerian Library Association Gombe State Chapter. Vol. 7(1): 23-30. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/& https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
24.Kpakiko, M. M. &Aliyu, M. (2014). The Impact of Facebook and Twitter on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. Abuja: Academic Journal of Research and Development. Vol. 2(1):1-11. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/& https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
25.Kpakiko, M. M. & Fakandu, A. M. (2014). Digitisation Projects in Tertiary Institution Libraries in North-West Nigeria. Zaria: Sokoto Educational Review. Vol.15(2): 32-38. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/& https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
26.Kpakiko, M. M. & Fakandu, A. M. (2014). Information and Communication Technology Literacy and Job Performance of Staff in Abdullahi Fodiyo Library, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto: Sokoto Journal of the Social Sciences. Vol. 5(1): 74-84. Available at: https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko& https://www.researchgate.net/profile/
27.Kpakiko, M. M. (2014). Application of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol to Information Service Delivery in Higher Institutions Libraries. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol. 5, N0.27; iiste publishers. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
28.Kpakiko, M. M. &Nansoh, S. (2013). Blog Technology: A Reference Service Tool for Nigerian University Libraries and Information Centres. Calabar: Continental Journal of Innovations and Sustainable Development. Vol. 1(1):18-23. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
29.Kpakiko, M. M. (2013). Web Resources Management: A Panacea to Information Resources Development in Libraries and Information Centres in Nigeria. Abuja: Journal of Arts, Humanities and Diplomacy. Vol. 3(2):1-10. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/&https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko
30.Kpakiko, M. M. (2013). An Assessment of Records Management and Practices in Information and Protocol Unit of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Kaduna: Information Trends; A Journal of Nigerian Library Association Kaduna State Chapter .Vol. 10: 48-57. Available at: https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko& https://www.researchgate.net/profile/
31.Kpakiko, M. M. & Fakandu, A. M. (2013). Economic Impact of Telecommunications and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria. Abuja: Journal of Social Sciences and Public Affairs. Vol. 3(2): 75-83. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/& https://udus.academia.edu/MohammedMohammedKpakiko

Conference/ Seminar/Workshop Presentations:

1.Web technology for Library and Information Services. A paper presented at the virtual workshop organized by the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), National Headquarters, Abuja. Held from Tuesday, 21st – Wednesday, 22nd September, 2021.
2. Intellectual property rights regime: A panacea for over dependence on crude oil proceeds in Nigeria. A paper presented at the international conference (blended) organized by the Ahmadu Bello University Library Complex on management of information, knowledge, research and innovation for sustainable development held at PG e-library, Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria from Monday 1st – Wednesday 3rd November, 2021.
3.Utilization of E-learning: A tool, for social and collaborative learning in the era of pandemic. A paper presented at the first international conference, organized by the Library and Information Vanguard of Nigeria (LISVN) in conjunction with the department of Library and Information Science, ABU, Zaria. Held at Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, from 24th – 26th March, 2021.
4.Achieving and sustaining effective reading habits through utilization of school libraries in Sokoto State. A paper presented at the 2018 annual readership promotion campaign, organized by the National Library of Nigeria, held on the 2nd May, 2018 at Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Institute o fQur’an& General Studies, Sokoto.
5.The role of academic libraries in curbing social media abuse in Nigerian universities. A Paper presented at the 5th Annual National Conference organized by the Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto held at the Faculty Conference Room from 5th– 8thNovember, 2018.
6.Integration of social media into school library services for national unity and security. A Paperpresentedatthe2ndAnnualConferenceorganizedby the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Sokoto State Chapter held at Sultan Muhammadu Maccido Institute for Qur’anic and General Studies, Sokoto from 4th– 5thDecember, 2018.
7.Library Defined: Library Resources and Materials. A Paper Presented at a Two day Capacity Building Workshop for College Librarians Organized by Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto in Collaboration with National Library of Nigeria held on Tuesday 11th – Wednesday12thDecember,2018 at Waziri Junaidu Library, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto.
8.Library Information Systems and E-library. A Paper Presented at a Two day Capacity Building Workshop for College Librarians Organized by Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto in Collaboration with National Library of Nigeria held on Tuesday 11th –Wednesday 12th December, 2018 at Waziri Junaidu Library, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto.
9.Information literacy and rural entrepreneurship for sustainable development in Nigeria. Presented at the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) week. Organized by the Nigerian Library Association Sokoto State Chapter, from 6th -10th November, 2017 at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Consultancy Services Unit (UDUCONS) hall City Campus, Sokoto.
10. Redesigning Library and Information Science Curriculum for Career Practice in 21st Century. Presented at the 3rd Annual National Conference, organized by the Faculty of Education &Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. 7th –10th November, 2016.
11. Capacity Building on the Productivity of Librarians for Improved Service Delivery in 21st Century. Presented at the One-Day National Conference organized by the Nigerian Library Association, Bayelsa State Chapter held at Niger Delta University, Faculty of Law Ovom, Yenagoa.7thDecember, 2016.
Awards
1.Certification of Recognition as an outstanding Researcher in Library and Information Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unversity, Sokoto, Nigeria by AD Rankings for Scientist 2024
2. Certification of Recognition as an outstanding Researcher in Library and Information Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo Unversity, Sokoto, Nigeria by AD Rankings for Scientist 2023
3. Ambassador of the Effective Reading Campaign and Book Distribution byStandtall Africa Initiative, Abuja, Nigeria2019
4. Commendation by the Director School of medical laboratory sciences, udu, sokoto 2016