It is in the interest to librarianship to explore the opportunities that advanced technologies have to offer in the academic library space. Librarians and information professionals are bravely facing the task of bringing traditional library tasks, library users and information technologies together in one place. While librarians are bent on adopting new technologies, they, at the same time must learn and master their use, because, these innovations serve as useful tools that create an environment of efficiency, bring about improved library services, ensure satisfaction of users, as well as reveal the excellent ways that libraries are positively impacting their immediate communities. In the 21st Century and beyond, Libraries must retain their values within the academic community, and this is achievable when technologies are taken advantage of. Contents Preface Acknowledgments Contributor’s Biographies 1. Imperativeness of Policies in Academic Library Service Delivery in the 21st Century Stephen Osahon Uwaifo Violet Elohor Ikolo 2. Preservation and Conservation of Library Resources: An Introductory Perspective Patience Uzezi Otolo 3. The Dilemma of An Academic Librarian without Faculty Status in Academic Institutional Libraries Josephine Eruterio Onohwakpor 4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Academic Libraries Emo Okpidi-Urhibo 5. The Place of Work Empowerment in the Present Library Work Environment: The Role of Library Leadership Joseph Chukwusa 6. Artificial Intelligence and Libraries at the Age of Advanced Information Technology Adeyinka Tella Adebisi Olusola Tella 7. Academic Library and Research Data Management in the Age of Big Data Gafar Akinosho Adeyinka Tella 8. An Evaluation of Digital Information Service Delivery to Postgraduate Students in Federal University Libraries in South South, Nigeria Daniel Akparobore 9. Emerging Technologies in Library and Information Science Emmanuel Okwu Onyema Nsirim 10. Social Media Application in Libraries Edwin Iroroeavwo Achugbue 11. Application of Web 2.0 Tools in Libraries Justice Owajeme Ofua 12. Web 3.0: The Third Generation Web for Libraries and Librarians Tracy Efe Rhima 13. Digital Library Initiative: A Plus for Academic Libraries in Nigeria Janet Onomeh Ubogu 14. The Promises and Realities of Entrepreneurship in Library and Information Science Profession Ogochukwu Thaddaues Emiri 15. Teaching Information Literacy (IL) in Higher Education for National and Sustainable Development Onome Norah Ekoko 16. Information Service Delivery in Academic Libraries : The 21st Century Scenario Violet Elohor Ikolo 17. Essentiality of Librarianship in Consumer Health Informatics Daniel Emojorho Lucky Oghenetega Urhiewhu Uche Enweani 18. Status and Development of Nursing Informatics in Nigeria Ese Diodemise Ovwasa About the Author Stephen Osahon Uwaifo is a Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science, Delta State University, Abraka. He got a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science, from the University of Ibadan in 2007; a Master of Library Science, MLS (Information Science option) from Bayero University, Kano, in 1992; a Bachelor Degree in Library Science/Sociology (BA.LS/Soc, Second Class Upper Division) from Bayero University, Kano, in 1990; and the National Certificate in Education (NCE) from the then College of Education, Abraka, in 1984. In January, 1993, he was employed as Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science, Delta State University, Abraka, where he rose to become a Professor in 2013. He became the substantive and current University Librarian in 2017. Despite his busy schedule, he still assists the Department of Library and Information Science in lecturing and supervising students at Bachelor, M.Sc and Ph.D levels. He has held several administrative positions such as Head of Department (LIS) and currently a Principal Officer in the University. His areas of specialisation include: Library Automation, Ergonomics of IT Use, Entrepreneurship, Special Librarianship and Networking. He has publications in reputable national and international journals indexed by Scopus as well as chapters in researched books. He is a Certified Librarian by the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN). He is also a Certified Teacher by the Teacher’s Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and member of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) where he is a member of the Advisory Council (Delta State Chapter). He was recently given an award of excellence in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the development of the association and librarianship in general. He can be contacted at souwaifo@gmail.com; souwaifo@delsu.edu.ng