Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina (born 20 December 1950) is a professor of Library and Information Science, and former National Librarian/Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) Abuja.
Education
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.
Career
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. 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.
Professor of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, 2008
Professor, Department of Library and Information Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, 2008 Professor, Department of Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana, 1998-2007 Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana, 1992-1998 Senior Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana, 1989-1992. Senior Lecturer, Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, 1986-1989 Lecturer 1, Department of Library Studies, University of Ibadan, 1983-1986 Lecturer II, Department of Library Studies, University of Ibadan, 1981-1983 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Library Studies, University of Ibadan, 1978-1981 Sub librarian, University of Ibadan Library, Nigeria 1977-1978. Assistant Librarian, University of Ibadan Library, Nigeria 1976-1977
Professional membership
Professor Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina is a member and fellow of the Nigerian Library Association; Member, American Library Association and Member, Institute of Information Scientists.
