Fagbola, Bolanle Oluyemisi (Dr.)

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Fagbola, Bolanle Oluyemisi (Dr.)

Rank:

Assistant Director (Research)

Area of specialization:

Library and Information Science

Official Email:

Fagbola.Bolanle@nihort.gov.ng

Qualification:

Ph. D.

Brief Profile

FAGBOLA BOLANLE OLUYEMISI (Ph.D) is an assistant Director (Institute Librarian).She is a fellow of Council for the Development of Social Research in Africa (CODESRIA) award in 2008. During her sabbatical at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan as Faculty Librarian, Faculty of Pharmacy University of Ibadan and acting Collection Development Librarian for the University from September 2017 –August 2018, she provided an enabling environment for academic activities in the faculty, facilitated trainings that were of immense benefit to lecturers and students. She worked with staff in the faculty to prepare the Library for accreditation of academic programmes by NUC.

In 2020 she participated in the online Research4life open online course (AGORA, GOALI, HINARI, ARDI and OARE). She had also attended numerous trainings on librarianship. She holds B.A. Hons. in Russian, MLS and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of Ibadan. She is a certified librarian of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN). Member of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA). Member, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). Member, International University Network on Cultural and Biological Diversity, (IUNCBD N-ISCU), Member, Association of Behavioural Research Analysts and Psychometrician (AB-REAP)

She has considerable number of publications in both reputable local and international journals. Her areas of research interest include: textbook evaluation, library services, Bibliometrics, Digital Librarianship, Information and communication technology (ICTs), Bibliotherapy and Indigenous knowledge.

Publications

Chapters in Books already published

Fagbola, B.O. (2015) Mobile Phone Usage and Reading Culture of Tertiary Students in Taraba State, Nigeria. In Reading culture and Globalization: A Book of Reading in Honour of Mallam H.A.Jato pp 59-83.
Ogunjobi,T.E and Fagbola, B.O. (2016) Harnessing Social Media for Effective Dissemination of Information in Agricultural Research in Nigeria. In Integration of Social Media into Library Services in Nigeria in the 21^st Century pp 72-86
Fagbola, B.O. and Onasanya, B.O. (2020) The Perception of Teachers on the Quality of Primary School Mathematics Textbooks in Oyo State, Nigeria.In © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020, J. L. Sarasola Sánchez-Serrano et al. (eds.), Qualitative and Quantitative Models in Socio-Economic Systems and Social Work, Studies in Systems. Decision and Control: volume 208, ISBN 978-3-030-18592-3 ISBN 978-3-030-18593-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18593-0 pp183-192

Articles that have already appeared in Refereed Conference Proceedings:

4. Fagbola, B. O. and Adebisi-Adelani, O (2007) Relevance of Information and Communication Technology to Rural and Agricultural Development in Nigeria .In Proceeding of 16^th Annual National Congress of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA) held at Bowen University, 13^th – 17^th August, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria, edited by Ladele, A.A. and Obinne, C.P pp 79-84.

5.Fagbola, B. O. and Adejoro, M. A. (2007) Information needs of Horticultural Scientist in Oyo State: A Case Study of NIHORT. In Proceeding of 25^th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, 4^th – 8^th November, edited by Olufolaji, A.O. and V.C. Umeh pp 253-258

6.Adejoro, M.A, Fagbola, B.O. and Adeeko, I.A. (2009) Evaluating Information Services for Horticultural Crop Research in Nigeria. In Proceeding of 27^th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Kano State, Nigeria, 11^th-16^th October edited by Bala, M.G, Auwalu, B.M and Manga, A.A. pp 451-455

7.Badmus, M.A., Aderinto, A. and Fagbola, B.O. (2009) Impact of Fadama II Project on Market Participation of Women in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. In Proceeding of 18^th Annual National Congress of Nigerian Rural Sociological Association (NRSA) held at Federal University of Technology, Akure, 16^th – 18^th December, Ondo State, Nigeria, edited by Ladele, A.A. and Obinne, C.P pp 53-59.

8.Fagbola, B. O., Adejoro, M. A. and Badmus, M.A (2011) Categorization of Publications on Horticultural Crops Research into Subject Areas. In Proceedings of 29^th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, 24^th-29^th July edited by Prof. E.O Ogunwolu, Dr N.I. Odiaka and Dr. A. Onekutu, pp 65-69.

9.Idowu-Agida, O.O., Fagbola, B.O. and Badmus, M. A. (2012) Appraisal of HORTSON Proceedings: Research in Nigeria. In Proceeding of 30^th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Owerri in Imo State, Nigeria, 11^th-15^th November edited by Obiefunia, J.C, Ofoh, M.C., Agu, C.M., Ogoke, I.J., Ngwuta, A.A., Obilo, C.P., and Ojiako, F.O. pp 259-262

Sokoya, A.A, Alabi. A.O, and Fagbola, B.O. (2014) Farmers Information Literacy and Awareness towards Agricultural Produce and Food Security. Paper presented at IFLA conference, Lyon France. http://library.ifla.org/1001/1/140-sokoya-en.pdf

11.Fagbola, B. O. (2014) Access to and Influence of Information Technology (ICTs) on Rural Women Livelihood around Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. In Proceeding of 32^nd Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta ,19^th-23^rd October edited by Olasantan, F.O., Aiyelaagbe, I.O.O., Olubode, O.O., Makinde, E.A. and Bodunde, J.G. pp 250-254

12.Fagbola, B. O. (2015) Information Seeking Behaviour and Preferred Communication Channels of Floriculturists in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. In Proceeding of 33^rd Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Abuja ,November 30^th – December 4^th edited by Magaji, M.D., Umar, U. Muhammead, M.B., Arabo, A.M., and Aliyu, K. pp 227-233.

13.Fagbola, B. O. (2016) Documentation of Indigenous Knowledge Practice among People Living in Oyo State: Medicinal Uses of Red Acalypha. In Proceeding of 34^th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Federal University Gashua, 23^rd-26^th October edited by Ishaya, D.B,.Dantata, I.J. and Tiku, N.E. pp 411- 413.

14.Fagbola, B. O. and Olusoji, O.C. (2017) Coverage and Content Analysis of Ornamental Plants in Nigerian Daily Newspapers. In Proceeding of 35^th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Kabba College of Agriculture, Kabba,29^{th –}3^rdOctober edited by Ekenta, C.M., Opoola, E., and Owolabi, J.F. pp 398-404.

15.Fagbola, B. O. (2018) Authorship and Conference attendance by Horticultural Scientists from 1996 – 2007 in Nigeria. In Proceeding of 36^th Annual Conference of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Nasarawa State University, Shabu-Lafia. 18th – 22nd November, 2018, pp 861-865.

16.Fagbola, B. O. and Idowu, O.O. (2019) Appraisal of Documentation of Mushroom Research in Nigeria: 1977-2018. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State Nigeria. 18th – 22nd November, 2019 edited by Adesina, J. M., Iwala, O. S., Kekere, O. and Ajayi, A. J. Ajayi E. O. and Idowu-Agida O.O. pp 1006-1010.

Amao, I. O., Olajide-Taiwo, F. B., Adeoye, I. B, Effi M. O., Bamimore, K. M., Ngbede S. O, Akinpelu, C. A., Fagbola, B. O., Nwankwo E, Habu S. H., Idris Bala, A., Shuaibu M., Akinrinola, A. O., Hudu, A .H. Oyedele O. O, and Olajide-Taiwo, L .O1. (2019). Therapeutic and nutritional benefits of home gardens among households in NIHORT- neighbourhood across Nigeria. In Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State Nigeria. 18th – 22nd November, 2019 edited by Adesina, J. M., Iwala, O. S., Kekere, O. and Ajayi, A. J. Ajayi E. O. and Idowu-Agida O.O. pp 12-16.
Fagbola, B. O. (2020). Trend of Fruits research in Nigeria as revealed in Proceedings of HORTSON – 2008 TO 2019. In Proceedings of the 38th Annual Conference of Horticultural Society of Nigeria held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State,8^th– 12th December, 2020 edited by Aba,S. C and Bayeri,K.P. pp486-492

Articles that have Appeared in Learned Journals

19.Fagbola, B. O. (2004) The Role of Sports, Physical Education and Libraries in Combating Delinquent Behaviour in Youths. Education Today 2: 38 – 43.

20.Fagbola, B.O. (2008) Potentials of Information Technology: GSM in Urban-rural Market Integration, Case Study of Two Markets in Ibadan Municipality. Nigeria Journal of Rural Sociology 8:57-62.

21.Adejoro, M.A., Odubanjo, A.O. and Fagbola, B.O. (2010) Research Focus on Banana and Plantain (Musa spp.): Nigeria Perspective. Acta Horticulturae 879 : 857-864.

22.Fagbola, B. O. (2010) Bibliotherapy: a Panacea for Delinquent Behaviour in Children. Journal of Sociology and Education in Africa 9 (3):53-61

23.Fagbola, B. O. and Okwilagwe, O. A (2011). An Evaluation of the Quality of Core Primary School Textbooks among Publishers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Sociology and Education in Africa 10 (2):61-72 .

24.Fagbola, B. O. and Adejoro, M. A. (2012) Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science and Citation Pattern for the years 1990-2005. Journal of Library Philosophy and Practice. (e-journal) Digital Commons@University of Nebraska – Lincoln http://unllib.unl.edu/LPP/ISSN 1522-0222

25.Adejoro, M.A, and Fagbola, B.O. (2012) Appraisal of Documentation of Musa literature in West and Central Africa. Acta. Horticulturae 928:41-46.

26.Fagbola, B. O. (2012) Bibliotherapeutic Influence of Marriage and Family Life-Getting the Best by W.F. Kumuyi on Marital Behaviour of Couples in Ibadan, Oyo State. Jewel Journal of Librarianship 4: 108-113.

27.Adejoro, M.A., Fagbola, B.O., Adelowo, E.O. and Adeniyi, D. (2013) Structural Analysis of Publication Profiles for Telfairia occidentalis in Nigeria. Acta Horticulturae 1007:479-486.

28.Fagbola, B.O. (2013) Pertinent Knowledge of Medicinal Plants as Elucidated through National Newspapers Publications in Nigeria Middlebelt Journal of Library and Information Science 11: 205 – 216.

29.Adejoro, M.A., Akinyemi, S.O.S., Fagbola, B.O. and Adebayo, O.S. (2013). Bibliometric Analysis of Disease Incidence on Musa species in Africa. Acta Horticulturae 1007:349-354.

30. Adepoju, T.O. and Fagbola, B. O. (2013) Evaluation of Library Orientation -Programme for Student Library Users in a Nigerian Polytechnic. Journal of Library, Educational Media and Information Studies 5(2):53-58.

31. Fagbola, B.O. (2014) Availability and Adequacy of Library in Public Primary Schools in Oyo State, Nigeria. Middlebelt: Journal of Library and Information Science 12:52-60.

32. Fagbola, B.O. (2014) Functional Education through Provision of Quality Textbooks and Libraries in Nigerian Primary Schools Nigerian. Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation 13(1):135-145.

33. Fagbola, B.O. (2014) Production and Utilization of Core-Textbooks in Primary School System: Impact of Authors and Publishers. Nigerian School Library. Journal 13:60-69.

Fagbola, B.O. (2015) Newspaper Collections as Research Tools in the Nigerian Horticultural Research Library Jewel Journal of Librarianship 8:54- 57.

35.Fagbola, B.O. (2015) Academic Libraries and Academic Achievement of Students in Higher Institutions. Journal of Educational Research and Development l&2:84-90.

Fagbola, B.O. (2016) The State of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Research Institute Libraries in Southwestern Nigeria. The Information Technologist: An International Journal of Information and Communication Technology 13 (1):15-24.
Lateef, E.B., Omotoso, A.O., and Fagbola, B.O. (2016) Students’ Use and Evaluation of College Libraries in Crawford University, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology 9(2):67-76.

38.Fagbola, B.O. (2016) Documentation of Research on Vegetables and Spices in Proceedings of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria between 2005 and 2012. Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science. 21:77-84.

Alade, G.O. andFagbola, B.O. (2017) Assessment of Use of Library Resources on Research Activities of Scientists in three Agricultural Research Institutes in Ibadan, Nigeria . The Information Technologist: An International Journal of Information and Communication Technology 14 (1): 90-98

40.Olajide-Taiwo, F. B., Adeoye, I. B., Kenneth-Obosi, O., Akinpelu C. A. Utobo, O., Oladunjoye, M.T., Yomi-owojori T.O. Fagbola B. O., Muazu, Y. G., Hudu Abubakar, Oyedele, O.O., Olajide-Taiwo, L. O. (2018). Gender involvement in home garden activities in selected Geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Horticultural Science 23, pp 38-45.

41.Amao, I.O., Olajide-Taiwo, F.B., Adeoye, I.B., Effi M.O., Bamimore, K.M., Ngbede S.O, Akinpelu, C.A., Fagbola, B.O., Nwankwo E., Habu S. H., Idris Bala, A, Shuaibu M. Akinrinola, A.O., Hudu, A.H. Oyedele O.O, and Olajide-Taiwo, L.O. (2019). Perception of Garden Owners on the Health and Nutritional Importance of Home Gardens. Nigeria.Journal of production,Agriculture and Technology 15:1:33-38 ISSN:079-5213

42.Fagbola, B.O. and Ogunjobi,T.E (2020) Abuse of Library Materials in selected Nigerian Special Libraries. Journal of Behavioural Research and Scale Development 2:66-70

Fagbola, B.O. and. Alamu,O.O. (2021) Bibliometric Study of Authorship Trends and Collaborative Research outputs of Weed Scientists in the Nigerian Journal of Weed Science.Nigerian Journal of Weed Science ( in press)

Technical Reports and Monograph

4 Fagbola, B. O. (2006) Bibliotherapy Drug Store for the Soul. Paper presented at the NIHORT Seminar Series October 26^th, 2006.

Oyedele, O. O., Fagbola, B.O. and Agbaraehoh, P.C. (2006) Compilation of Proceedings of the stakeholders retreat organised by the National Horticultural Research Institute, Ibadan, Nigeria. Held at the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) Ilorin, Nigeria. 29^thNovember – 2^nd December, 2006. Pp 219.
Fagbola, B.O. (2008) Index to Agricultural News/Articles in selected Nigerian Newspapers- February – July.
Fagbola, B.O. (2009) Index to Agricultural News/Articles in selected Nigerian Newspapers-January-December.
Fagbola, B.O. (2009) Index to NIHORT Occasional papers.
Fagbola, B.O. (2011) Bibliotherapy: A Panacea for stress management for Agricultural scientists. A Publication of Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON); Number 9 (1):12-13.
Fagbola, B.O. (2012) Mushroom Production in Africa 1965-2011: An Annotated Bibliography.
Fagbola, B.O. Okocha, I.J. and Gbadamosi, J.A (2017) Index to Agricultural News/Articles in Selected Nigerian Newspapers-January-December, 2012.
Fagbola, B.O. Okocha,I.J. and Gbadamosi, J.A. (2017) Index to Agricultural News/Articles in Selected Nigerian Newspapers-January-September, 2013.

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