Chinwe Veronica Anunobi

Biographical record

Title

Prof.

Surname

Anunobi

First Name

Chinwe

Other Names

Veronica

Gender

Female

Source of Publication

NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)

Status

Alive

Father's Status

N/A

Mother's Status

N/A

Marital Status

Married

Name of Spouse

Mr. Sonny Anunobi

Profession

LIBRARIAN

Education Level

Tertiary

Educational Qualification

• Prof Anunobi had her first degree in Biology Education at the University of Nigeria in 1992 and a master of library science at the Imo State University, Owerri, in 1997.
• Because of her love for knowledge and impact, Prof went ahead and beg a PhD in Library and Information science in 2006 with various publications to her name.

Membership of Professional Bodies/Professional Qualifications

• She is a member of the Governing Council of African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) where she represents the entire West African region on board of the organisation.
• She is also a chartered member of the Nigerian Library Association and an Associate of the Mortenson Center for International Library Program, University of Illinois.

Previous Appointments

• On September 2, 2021, Chinwe Anunobi was appointed as the Chief Executive Director of the National Library of Nigeria by the former President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari:
• Before her appointment as the CEO of the National Library of Nigeria, she served as University Librarian for the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, where she pioneered the establishment of ICT unit, Electronic Thesis & Dissertation system, and university library automation.
• She also served as a digital Librarian at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria and pioneered the establishment of Digital library in the university. Chinwe Anunobi played a crucial role in the formation of aspiring LIS professionals in ICT application in libraries

Have you ever been a member of any political party?

N/A

Source

futo.edu.ng

Source

futo.edu.ng