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M.T. Bashorun (CLN) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He holds PhD in Library and Information Studies from University of Botswana, Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS), University of Ibadan, B.Sc in Biology/Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He earned a certificate in e-learning from University of Botswana. Bashorun was awarded scholarship (Overseas category) by Oyo State Government and won Atiba Local Government, Bursary and Scholarship award. He has previously worked as Education Officer II with Civil Service Commission of Oyo State, posted to Ministry of Education and Business Development Manager with Nigerian Bottling Company, Plc. Bashorun, was PRO-Nigeria Library Association (NLA-Kwara State Chapter). A volunteer member of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). He is a certified and registered Librarian with Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria. Bashorun has published several research articles in refereed journals, book chapters and attended conferences/workshops home and abroad. His areas of specialization include Research methodology in LIS, Publishing, User studies, Information Literacy, ICT in Librarianship, E-resources and a promoter of Open Access Initiatives.