Nancy Achebe

Nancy Ekwulira Achebe // ^ⓘ is a Nigerian professor of library and information science.^[1] She is the first vice president of the Nigerian School Library Association (NSLA) and the current head of the department of Library and Information Science at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).^[2][3] She has also been the director of the School of General Studies at UNN, and has published about 70 articles in journals and newspapers.^[4][5]

Nancy Ekwulira Eunice Achebe
Personal details
Born	Nancy Ekwulira Nweke (1962-02-25) February 25, 1962 (age 63) Umuayom Amaenyi Awka, Anambra State
Nationality	Nigerian
Children	2
Parent(s)	Simon Nweke and Esther Oyidi Okafor
Alma mater	University of Nigeria

Educational background

Achebe earned her first degree in education in 1984 from University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).^[6] She then earned a master's degree in library science in 1986 from the University of Ibadan and another master's of education degree. She obtained her doctorate in library and information science from University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 2000.^[7]

Career

In 2002, Nancy Achebe started her academy career as the coordinator of the School of General Studies at the University of Nigeria (UNN)^[8] She became chairman, Enugu State Library Board from 2005 to 2008^[9] Furthermore, coordinator, American Corner Public Library.^[10] Part-time director, John & Lucy Bookcafe (an NGO in partnership with The American Mission in Nigeria).^{[citation needed]} Professional project outreach for assisting people with literacy and information development.^{[citation needed]}

Professional membership

She is a member of professional bodies such as the Nigerian Library Association, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions and International Association of School Libraries among others.^[11]