Olatundun Oyewumi appointed pioneer librarian of Emmanuel Alayande University

Appointment of Dr. Olatundun Oyewumi as University Librarian

In a significant development for Emmanuel Alayande University of Education in Oyo, Dr. Olatundun Oyewumi has been appointed as the institution's inaugural University Librarian. She previously served as the Librarian at Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH) Igboora, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.

The Rector of OYSCATECH, Professor Akinola Akinlabi, together with the institution's management, staff and students expressed joy and pride over this appointment.

In a congratulatory message signed by the Registrar, Mr. R.F.A. Adeniji, Professor Akinlabi highlighted Dr. Oyewumi's distinguished career and significant contributions to the OYSCATECH Library.

He expressed confidence that her new position will lead to rapid development of the Emmanuel Alayande University Library and the institution as a whole.

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Oyewumi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ifẹ̀, as well as Master's and PhD degrees in Library Studies from the University of Ibadan.

She is a chartered librarian with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria and holds a Certificate in Electronic Data Processing from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH).

Her career in Library Science began at the Olusegun Oke Library, LAUTECH, where she rose from Librarian in Training to Deputy University Librarian by 2010.

Her extensive experience and dedication to the field of Library Science are expected to significantly enhance the educational resources and research capabilities at Emmanuel Alayande University.

Dr. Oyewumi's appointment is seen as a pivotal step toward the growth and advancement of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, bringing a transformation in library services and academic resources, fostering an environment of academic excellence and research.