Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina | |
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Olatokunbo | |
 Portrait of Prof. Lenrie Aina | |
| Born | December 20, 1950 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | 1. PhD Library Studies, Ibadan, 1986.
2. M.Phil. Information Science, City University, London 1980. 3. Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship, Ibadan, 1976. 4. B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry, Lagos (Second Class Lower Division) 1974 |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, City University, London |
| Occupation | 1. Librarian
2. Academia 3. Author |
| Employer | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Organization | National Library of Nigeria |
| Known for | Library Development and Literacy advocacy |
| Notable work | 1. Curriculum development in librarianship and information science
2. Involvement in the design of Master of Information Science Programme at University of Ibadan (1983-1885) 3. Involvement in the design of Master and Doctorate Degrees in Library and Information Programme at the University of Botswana (1993-1997) 4. Served as a resource person in the development of curriculum of diploma, bachelor and Postgraduate Diploma programmes in library studies at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa (1995) |
| Title | Professor |
Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina (born 20 December 1950)[1] is a professor of Library and Information Science, and former National Librarian/Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) Abuja.[2]
Professor Aina obtained a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Lagos, in 1974; a Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship, from the University of Ibadan, in 1976 and an M.Phil. Information Science, City University, London,1980. In 1986, he bagged PhD in Library Studies, from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan.[3][1]
Aina began his librarianship career at the University of Ibadan Library between 1976–1978. Aina earned a Professor of Library and Information Science at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria and the University of Botswana respectively.[4][3] In addition, Professor Aina is the Pioneer Editor-in-Chief of the African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, the only library and information science journal in Africa covered by the World acclaimed Web of Science. His research interests span all areas of library and information science. This speaks of his versatility and grip on his chosen profession.[5]
Professor Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina is a member and fellow of the Nigerian Library Association;[5] Member, American Library Association and Member, Institute of Information Scientists. Fellow of the Nigerian Library association (FNLA)[9]
Award of excellence from Kwara state Government in 2021.[10]