THE university librarian, ADAMAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, MUBI

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The UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Mr. Musa Dauda Bassi, University Librarian was born on the 25th April, 1965 from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

He attended Yelwa Primary School, Mubi from 1974-1979 and went to Government Science Secondary School Hong from 1979-1984, Diploma in Library Science from Institute of Education Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in (1998), and Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) from University of Maiduguri in the year 2005, Masters of Library Science (MLS) from the same University in 2010 and Ph.D (Library and Information Science) from the University of Nigeria Nsukka in the year 2019.

Dr. Bassi was first employed as Library Assistant in 1985 with Modibbo Adama College University of Maiduguri, Yola and rose through the rank of Library Officer I in 2005. Upon accruing his BLS Degree, he was converted to Graduate Librarian in 2007. He was transferred to the Department of Library and Information Science of the university in 2012 as Assistant Lecturer after he obtained his MLS degree in 2010 and rose through the rank of a Senior Lecturer in the year 2020 in the same University. While in the Department of Library and Information Science, he served as Departmental Examination Officer for three years. Dr. Bassi also served on several committees at the department, faculty and the university at large.

Dr. Bassi considering his vast record and experience in the university systems which led to his appointment as the University Librarian of this great Institution by the University Visitor, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State. Rt. Hon. Umaru Ahmadu Fintiri on the 1st of March, 2022 through the University Governing Council led by Hon. Awwal D. Tukur.

Dr. Bassi is happily married to Briskila M. Bassi and blessed with three children: Emmanuel, Joshua and Joy Musa Bassi.

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

  1. University of Nigeria Nsukka (Ph.D) 2016-2019
  2. University of Maiduguri, Master in Library Science 2007 – 2010
  3. University of Maiduguri, Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) 2002 – 2005
  4. A B U Zaria, Institute of Education, (Diploma in Library Science) 1997 – 1998
  5. Federal University of Technology, Yola (Cert. in Computer Information Tech.) 1996
  6. Federal University of Technology, Yola (Higher Certificate in DMS & Information Tech) 1996
  7. Government Science Secondary School Hong, (WAEC) O/Level 1979 – 1984
  8. Yelwa Primary School Mubi, School Leaving Certificate 1974 – 1979

QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES

  1. Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science (Ph.D) 2019                                                                            
  2. Master Degree in Library and Information Science (MLS)                              2010
  3. Bachelor of Library Science (BLS)                              2005
  4. Diploma in Library Science 1998
  5. Certificate in Computer Information Technology 1996                  
  6. Higher Certificate in Database Management System & Information Technology 1996
  7. General Certificate of Education WAEC O/Level 1984
  8. Primary School Leaving Certificate                              1979

WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

  1. Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Department of Library and Information Science, Senior Lecturer 2020- Date
  2. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Department of Library and Information Science, Lecturer I 2015 -2020
  3. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Department of Library and Information Science, Lecturer II 2012 – 2015
  4. Federal University of Technology, Yola, University Library, Assistant Librarian 2010 – 2012
  5. Federal University of Technology, Yola, University Library, Conversion to Graduate Librarian 2007 – 2010
  6. Federal University of Technology, Yola, University Library, Library Officer I 2005-2007
  7. Federal University of Technology, Yola, University Library, Library Officer II 2002-2005
  8. Federal University of Technology, Yola, University Library, Library Officer 1998-2002
  9. Federal University of Technology, Yola, University Library, Assistant Lib. Officer 1992-1998
  10. Federal University of Technology, Yola, University Library, Senior Library Assistant 1988-1992
  11. Modibbo Adama College, University of Maiduguri, Yola, University Library, Library Assistant 1985-1988

 

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

  1. Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)

2            Nigerian Library Association (NLA)

 

PRIZES

  1. Professor (Mrs) F. A. Ogunsheye’s Prize for Best Graduating Student in Library Science, University of Maiduguri, 2005

 

  1. Dean’s Prize for Best Graduating Student Faculty of Education, University of Maiduguri, 2005

 

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Bassi, M.D. Camble, E. and Mermon, B.J.  (2007). A Survey of Education Trust Fund (ETF) Intervention in Academic Libraries in Adamawa State, Unizik Journal of Research in Library and Information Science, vol. 1(1) pp. 65-70
  2. Bassi, M.D. and Jonathan, B. (2008). Challenges of Setting –up Faculty Libraries in Federal University of Technology, Yola. Borno Library, Archival and Information Science Journal Vol. 7 (2) pp. 125 – 131
  3. Tukur, A. and Bassi, M.D. (2011). Citation Analysis of Authorship and Articles Characterization in Technology and Development: A Journal of Scientific and Technological Research. Library Philosophy and Practice http://unllib.edu.lpp/
  4. Bassi, M.D. and Camble, E.  (2011). Gender Difference in the use of Electronic Resources in University Libraries of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice http://unllib.edu.lpp/
  5. Bassi, M.D. and Wavi Pur Mamza (2014). Access to and Utilization of Information by Nurses and Midwives of Specialist Hospital Yola, Adamawa State. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Journal of Science, Technology and Education, Vol. 2 (2) pp .49- 58
  6. Wavi, P. M. and Bassi, M.D. (2014). Effects of Corporate Culture on the Implementation of Automation in Libraries of Federal Universities in the North East Zone of Nigeria. Information Impact: A journal of Information and Knowledge Management, Vol. 5(2) pp.84-103
  7. Wavi, P. M. and Bassi, M.D. (2014). A survey of Internet Access and Use by Students of Library and Information Science, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Library School. Samaru Journal of Information Studies Department of Library and Information Science Ahamadu Bello University Zaria, Vol. 14 (1&2) pp. 20 -25
  8. Joshua, D., Musa Bassi and Kussey, M. (2014). Utilization of e-resources by postgraduate and undergraduate students. Evidence from the reference section of the University of the Philippians, Diliman, University main Library. Jewel Journal of Librarianship, Nigerian Library Association, Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 224-232
  9. Zainab, M.A., Bassi, M.D. and Inuwa, H.M. (2015). Challenges in the Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Operations of Public Libraries in Nigeria. MJOSTEVE (Multidisciplinary Journal of Science, Technology and Vocational Education) Vol. 3 (1) pp.13-24
  10. Bassi, M. D. and Jegbefume, C. M. (2015). Training and Retraining of librarians for Information Service Provision in Digital Age in Nigeria. Global Review of Library and Information Science Vol. 11 pp.80 -89
  11. Zainab M. A., Wavi P. M. and Bassi, M. D. (2016). Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities for Information Retrieval in Ibrahim Babangida Library, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola. Bayero Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol. 3 (1) pp.69-75
  12. Tor-Akwer H.F., Bassi M.D., Akpe, PD (2020) Librarians Perception on social media and its Influence on Academic Performance of Students of Universities in Benue State Makurdi, Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Librarianship and Information Science. Vol. 8 (4) pp. 108-115
  13. Ijantiku, C. M; Bassi, M. D. and Daniel, K. H. (2021) Information Needs and Resources Utilization by Agricultural Workers for Effective Agricultural Production in Adamawa State. Jewel Journal of Librarianship. Vol. 16(3) pp. 138-145
  14. Musa Dauda Bassi; Wavi Pur Mamza and Ramatu Filiyaro (2023). A Comparative Analysis of ICT Proficiency Possessed Among the Federal University Library Staff in North East, Nigeria. International Journal of Library and Information Studies Vol. 9(5) pp. 1-17
  15. Pius, Musa Yinasim; Musa Dauda Bassi and Ramatu Filiyaro (2023). Information Resources and Services Needs of Fish Farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Lafia Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 3(1) pp.213 -239
  16. Musa Dauda Bassi, Wavi Pur Mamza and Zainab Mohammed Abdullahi (2023). Organizational Variables as Predictors of Implementation of Digital Reference Services in University Libraries in North-East, Nigeria. Library and Information Perspectives and Research, 5(2), 85-101. Available online at credencepressltd.com. DoI: http//doi.org/10.47524/ltpr.v5i2.86

 

              THESIS/PROJECT

  1. Organizational Factors as Predictors for Implementation of Digital Reference Services in Federal University Libraries in North East, Nigeria (Ph. D Thesis)
  2. Student’s Attitude Towards Use of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in                                        Adamawa State, Nigeria (MLS Dissertation)
  3. Effectiveness of Reference and Information Services to users in Federal University of Technology, Yola Library, (BLS, Project)

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