Dr. Dorothy Njiraine is the Chairperson and Senior Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Nairobi, Kenya. She holds a Doctor of Library and Information Science (University of Zululand, South Africa-2011), MSc. in Information Science (Makerere University, Uganda-2005), MBA (Moi University, Kenya-2012), PGD in Librarianship (Makerere University, Uganda- 1998) and B.A. Hons (University of Nairobi, Kenya- 1989).

Her areas of teaching and research include, but are not limited to, Information sciences; Knowledge management; Knowledge management systems; Indigenous knowledge; Indigenous knowledge systems; user education, ICTs in LIS education and training, and Information Searching and Retrieval (ISR); E-learning platforms; Information management; ICT4D; Agricultural information and communication management; Digital libraries and information systems; Management information systems; Information literacy and communication skills (Library skills, Open access and plagiarism); Computer applications; Information systems analysis and design; Information ethics; Information security; Informetrics; Social media and applications; Strategic management; Human resource management; Project planning and management; Disability empowerment- related issues; Research methods; Qualitative and quantitative methods; Supervision; Research and Consultancy in information field; Emerging trends in information science discipline. She has authored 23 articles in peer review journals, 2 books; and a book chapter; presented papers in international, regional and local academic conferences; delivered keynote addresses in international academic conferences; Supervised 1 PhD and 25 Master’s candidates; Served as external examiner for 4 universities; Serves as an editorial board member of South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science (SAJLIS) and a reviewer for Emerald database and African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development (AJFAND).