International Journal of Information Science

International Journal of Information Science is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original papers of high scientific value in all areas of information science. The journal publishes high-quality, refereed articles. It emphasizes a balanced coverage of both theory and practice. It fully acknowledges and vividly promotes a breadth of the discipline of information sciences.


Wole Olatokun

Senior Lecturer, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Research Areas

Information Science, Information and Knowledge Management, Social Informatics

Education

2004Ph.D.Information Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
1997M.Inf.ScMaster of Information Science University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Experience

2010Senior Lecturer, Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan
2008-2010Senior Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Studies University of Botswana, Gaborone
2006-2008Senior Lecturer, Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan
2003-2006Lecturer I, Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, University of Ibadan
2000-2003Lecturer II, Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
1997-2000Assistant Lecturer, Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.University of Ibadan
1995-1997System Analyst, Technochips Systems and Consultancy Services, Ibadan, Nigeria

Membership

Member, Computer Society of Nigeria
Member, Higher Education Research and Policy Network (HERPNET), Nigeria
2006-present, Member of Editorial Review Committee, Informing Science Institute
2006-present, Reviewer, Electronic Journal for Information Systems in developing Countries (EJISDC)
2009-present, Member, Advisory Board, International Journal of Cyber Society and Education
2007-present, Reviewer, Africa Journal of Computing and ICT
Editor-in-Chief, Infotrends: An International Journal

Publications: Journals

[1]  Ajayi, A., Olatokun, W. M., Tiamiyu, M. A., (2001) Computer Anxiety, Phobia, Obsession and Work Stress at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria: Part 1-Prevalence and Correlates. Africa Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science 11(2), 125-138 (Nigeria).
[2]  Tiamiyu, M. A., Ajayi, A., Olatokun, W. M., (2002) Computer Anxiety, Phobia, Obsession and Work Stress at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria: Part 2 – Evaluation of a Model. Africa Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science 12(10), 1-14 (Nigeria).
[3]  Olatokun, W. M. & Momoh, I. A. (2005) Computer Use and Health Hazard: Perceptions from Nigeria’s Premier University. The Information Technologist 2(2), 9-28 (Nigeria).
[4]  Olatokun, W. M. (2006) National Information Technology Policy in Nigeria: Prospects, Challenges and Framework for Implementation. Africa Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science 16(1), 9-18.
[5]  Olatokun, W. M. and Bodunwa, I. O. (2006) Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) Usage at the University of Ibadan: A Survey. The Electronic Library, 24(4), 530-547.
[6]  Babalola, Y. T. & Olatokun, W. (2007). The Use of ICTs in Broadcasting Stations in a Nigerian Municipality. Contemporary Humanities, 1:1, 29-36. (Nigeria).
[7]  Olatokun, W. M. (2007) Adoption and Use of ICTs in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Industry: A Preliminary Survey. The Information Technologist, 4(1), 14-33
[8]  Olatokun, W. M. (2007). Availability, Accessibility and Use of ICTs by Nigerian Women Academics. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science, 12(2), 13-33. (Malaysia).
[9]  Olatokun, W. M. (2008). Gender and National ICT Policy in Africa: Issues, Strategies, and Policy Options. Information Development, 25(1), 53-65
[10]  Olatokun, W., & Opesade, A. (2008). An E-readiness Assessment of Nigeria’s Premier University (Part 1). International Journal of Education and Development using ICT [Online], 4(2). Available:
[11]  Olatokun, W. M. & Folaranmi, M. F. (2008). Private and Public Schools Dichotomies in the Adoption and Use of Information and Communication Technology. The Information Technologist, 5 (1), 52-73.
[12]  Olatokun, W. M. (2008) Preservation and Conservation Practices and Techniques in Nigerian University Libraries: A preliminary survey. LIBRES: Library and Information Science Research Journal, 18(2)1-18.
[13]  Olatokun, W. M. (2008). Internet Access and Usage by Secondary School Students in a Nigerian Municipality. South African Journal of Library and Information Science, 74(2)138-148 (South Africa).
[14]  Olatokun, W. M. (2008). Electronic Mail Use in Research Collaboration: Observations from a Nigerian University. Annals of Library and Information Studies, 55(4) 281-291 (India).
[15]  Olatokun, W. M. & Ayanbode, O. F. (2009). Use of indigenous knowledge by women in a Nigerian rural community. India Journal of Traditional Knowledge 8 (2), 287-295 (India).
[16]  Olatokun, W. & Igbinedion, L (2009). The Adoption of Automatic Teller Machines in Nigeria: An Application of the Theory of Diffusion of Innovation, The Journal of Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology (IISIT), 6 (1), 373-393.
[17]  Olatokun, W. (2009). Analysing Socio-Demographic Differences in Access and Use of ICTs in Nigeria Using the Capability Approach. The Journal of Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology (IISIT), 6 (2), 479-496.
[18]  Olatokun, W. M. & Makinde, O. (2009) Citation Analysis of dissertations submitted to the Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Annals of Library and Information Studies 56, (2), 117-128
[19]  Olatokun, W. M. & Makinde, O. (2009) Citation Analysis of Doctoral Works submitted to the Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice.
[20]  Olatokun, W. M. & Adeboyejo, C. O. (2009) Information and Communication Technology Use by Reproductive Health Workers in Nigeria: State of the Art, Issues and Challenges. Human Technology: An Interdisciplinary Journal on Humans in ICT Environments 5(2), 181-207.
[21]  Olatokun, W. M. & Ajagbe, E. (2010) Analyzing traditional medical practitioners’ information-seeking behaviour using Taylor’s information-use environment model. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 42(2): 122–135.
[22]  Olatokun, W. & Kebonye, M. (2010) E-commerce Technology Adoption by SMEs in Botswana. International Journal of Emerging Technologies (IJETS) 8:1 42-56.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Olatokun, W. M. (2007) "Leveraging Governance in Africa through ICTs: Some Policy directions" In: V. Kumar & A. K. Sinha (eds) Proceedings of National Conference on Information Technology: Present Practices and Challenges, organized by Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi, August 31-September 1, p724-743 (India).
[2]  Megale, G. & Olatokun, W. M. (2009) Electronic voting System and Sustainable Democracy in Botswana: Issues and the Way Forward. Book of Abstract of the 13th BOLESWANA International Biennial Symposium hosted by the Botswana Educational Research Association (BERA) at the University of Botswana, 21-24 July 2009 (Botswana).
[3]  Olatokun, W. M. & Orioye, A. (2009). National Information Technology Policy in Nigeria: Developmental Plans Versus National Policy Objectives. In: W. Olatokun (ed.) Proceedings of First DLIS Biennial International Conference, organized by the Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS), University of Botswana, Gaborone, 14-16 October, 2009, p91-104 (Botswana)
[4]  Olatokun, W. M. (2011) Integration of Policies and regulatory frameworks for the convergent ICT industry in Nigeria. In: Esharenana E. Adomi ed., Handbook of Information and Communication Policy Issues, Trends and Developments, Volume II. p. 446-467. Hershey, PA: IGI Global (USA).

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Ajiferuke, I. & Olatokun, W. (2005). Information technology usage in Nigeria. In: Khosrow-Pour, M. ed., Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology: Volume I-V. Hershey, PA: Ideal Group Reference, p1508- 1512. (USA)
[2]  Olatokun, W. M., & M. A. Tiamiyu (2005). Disciplinary Scope and Orientation of Information Science. In M. A. Tiamiyu (ed) Information Science: Concepts, Models and Applications: ARCIS Readings in Information Science Series, Vol. 1. p.1-29., Ibadan, AKT Ventures Ltd (Nigeria).
[3]  Olatokun, W. M. (2005). National Information Technology Policies: Issues and Frameworks. In: M. A. Tiamiyu (ed) Information Science: Concepts, Models and Applications: ARCIS Readings in Information Science Series, Vol. 1. p. 147-167, Ibadan, AKT Ventures Ltd (Nigeria).
[4]  Olatokun, W. M. and Ajiferuke, I. (2006). E-Commerce Challenges and Policy considerations in Nigeria In: Khosrow-Pour, M.. ed., Encyclopedia of Electronic commerce, Electronic government and Mobile Commerce: Vol. I-II. p. 291-295, Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference (USA).
[5]  Olatokun, W. M., (2006). Challenges and Policy Imperatives for E-government in Africa. In: Khosrow-Pour, M.. ed., Encyclopedia of Electronic commerce, Electronic government and Mobile Commerce: Vol. I-II. p. 89-94, Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference (USA).
[6]  Olatokun, W. M. (2006) Gender and National IT Policy in Nigeria" In: Trauth. E. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology Vol. I-II. pp.440-445, Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference (USA).
[7]  Olatokun, W. M. (2006). ICTs and Governance in Africa. In: Ari-Veikko, M & Matti, M (ed.) Encyclopedia of Digital Government: Vol.1-III, pp. 978-983, Hershey, P. A: Idea Group Reference (USA).
[8]  Olatokun, W. & Ajiferuke, I. (2008). Sectoral Analysis of Information technology usage in Nigeria. In: Khosrow-Pour, M. ed., Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology (Second Edition) Volume I-VIII, pp 3364-3368, Hershey, PA: IGI Global (USA).
[9]  Olatokun, W. (2008) "Policy Options for E-education in Nigeria". In: Khosrow-Pour, M. ed., Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology (Second Edition) Volume I-VIII. p. 3098-3104, Hershey, PA: IGI Global (USA).
[10]  Olatokun, W. M. (ed.) Proceedings of First DLIS Biennial International Conference, organized by the Department of Library and Information Studies (DLIS), University of Botswana, Gaborone, 14-16 October, 2009, p260. (Botswana)