Dr. Babalola S.O. is a distinguished and accomplished information professional, currently holding the position of Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa. He possesses a robust academic foundation, having obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Nigeria’s premier institution, the University of Ibadan, and his Doctorate from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo. He is a Chartered Librarian of Nigeria (CLN) and a registered member of the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).

His extensive career is complemented by active membership in prominent professional bodies, including the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) in London. These affiliations have been instrumental in refining his expertise and expanding his knowledge within Library and Information Science.

Dr. Babalola has demonstrated a strong commitment to academia, having served as a lecturer in the Library and Information Science Department at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. His progressive leadership experience includes tenures as Deputy Polytechnic Librarian and Acting Polytechnic Librarian, during which he contributed significantly to advancing library systems and information services.

His professional excellence has been recognized through multiple awards and commendations, such as the National Association of Library and Information Students (NALIS) Award of Excellence, a Long Service Award from the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, and formal recognition for his pivotal role in establishing several libraries, including the Nursing Library in Ilaro. A respected scholar, Dr. Babalola has authored numerous articles, conference papers, and books, enriching the academic discourse in Librarianship and Information Science.

A well-traveled advocate for professional development, he is dedicated to capacity building, the integration of Information and Communication Technology in libraries, and the promotion of knowledge management and library best practices. Outside his professional life, Dr. Babalola is a dedicated family man, married with children, and is widely regarded for his strong principles and unwavering commitment to excellence.