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{"title":"The dilemma of leadership succession in academic libraries in Ghana","authors":"Kodjo Asafo-Adjei Antwi, Augustina Agyekum, C. Asare","doi":"10.4314/glj.v28i1.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v28i1.1","url":null,"abstract":"In a significant number of academic libraries in Ghana, incumbent Head Librarians stay on longer for a postretirement contract, because there appears to be a lack of qualified candidates to take over leadership roles. The apparent gap in leadership succession may be a consequence of a lack of management’s desire to grow their leaders as well as a dearth of self-motivation on the part of the staff. As part of the solutions to filling seeming gaps in leadership continuity, organizations grow their leaders internally through mentoring, coaching and training, experience and management support for staff professional/career development. Succession planning identifies prospective staff with the desire to take up future leadership roles. There are arguments for and against succession planning in academic libraries as a means of selecting and appointing university Librarians. The current study explores succession planning strategies as means of choosing prospective leaders in academic libraries in Ghana. The study adopted a case study research approach. University Librarians of ten (10) public university libraries were purposely selected for the study. A structured interview was employed to collect the data that form the basis of the analysis. The study revealed that succession planning is lacking in academic libraries in Ghana. Appointment to the University Librarian role is based on general university selection criteria for all academic staff of the university, including academic library staff. Though some respondents agree that succession planning is a good strategy to grow staff internally to take over future leadership roles, others assert that staff progression in academic libraries must be based on scholarly publication and long service, as prescribed by the University appointment and promotion policy. The study concludes that leadership continuity in academic libraries in Ghana is not necessarily dependent on any wellthought-out succession plan implementation. As a result of the staff’s inability to meet university promotion and appointment requirements for academic staff, many university libraries lack that critical mass of potential candidates for the role of university librarian.","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125816460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Community library for education for sustainable development in Nigerian Digital age","authors":"C. A. Omigie, Theresa Osasu Makinde, Anthony Solomon Oboite","doi":"10.4314/glj.v28i1.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v28i1.6","url":null,"abstract":"This paper is on Community Library for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Nigerian Digital age. The paper is an analytical perspective of literature and recognizance survey conducted on community library as a fundamental hub that connect communities with preserved information and cultural heritage for the Nigerian ESD. In the paper are the relevance of library information resources for the speedy advancement of research and development for a digital Nigeria. The idea of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as a school curriculum package with a worldwide standard of teaching and learning is treated to equip the indigenous learners with skills and knowledge to be able to work in a global market place with a universal knowledge base. Correspondingly is the correlation between community library and the ESD through digital access and use of resources for new novelties in the society. Various challenges of the Nigerian Education system and as they affect the ESD were identified and the ways forward suggested. ","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132197841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ethical challenges in the use of information in selected public and private university libraries in Ghana","authors":"E. Ankrah, P. Fordjour, Florence Odarkor Entsua-Mensah","doi":"10.4314/glj.v28i1.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v28i1.4","url":null,"abstract":"Library professionals all over the world constantly encounter an ethical issue that affects the dissemination of information. Academic libraries are faced with different ethical challenges including information dissemination, lack of financial resources, human capacity etc. The study explored the ethical challenges in the use of information in the selected public and private libraries in Ghana using the PAPA’s model as a guide. The study adopted the survey method and quantitative approach. The study setting was in four universities namely: KNUST (public), UG (public), Central University (private) and Garden City (private). Ninety-three (93) library staff were the total population surveyed. The sampling technique employed was purposive sampling, whiles questionnaires were the instrument in use in collecting data. All data collected in person and online were coded and analyzed using SPSS version 26. After analysis, the results were presented in tables and charts. The study revealed that scholarly materials are the nature of information materials in the library, while academic books are the type of information materials in the library. The study discovered that educational books are purchased from publishers while information materials are published through the university’s repository and online system. The study also demonstrated that patented materials are the only materials that can be subjected to copyright laws. Recommendations identified include: adhering to professional codes of ethics, developing and implementing policies and procedures, encouraging originality and creativity, providing education and training on accessibility, and reviewing and updating collections and resources. ","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114981532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Awareness and Perception of certified librarians of Nigeria towards the use of robotic technologies in the libraries","authors":"A. Sambo, G. Oyovwe-Tinuoye","doi":"10.4314/glj.v28i1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v28i1.3","url":null,"abstract":"The study adopted the social survey technique and the population of the study comprised 452 certified librarians of Nigeria libraries that were certified by the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) on November, 24th, 2021. The librarians who took part in the survey were chosen using a random sampling method. One out of every three librarians being admitted on the day was given the questionnaire. The researcher used Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 20.0) application software with simple percentages chosen for easier analysis and interpretation. The findings of this study revealed that certified librarians are averagely aware of the existence of robotic technologies usage for library services and the anxiety of employee retrenchment is the major anxiety, despite they are aware that, the innovative apparatuses will increase global recognition and enhance library services. It shows that certified librarians are faced challenges towards the use of robotic technologies such as potential job loss, inadequate funding and epileptic among others. The study recommended that certified librarians should keep up with modern trends in information dissemination by learning fundamental skills that are technologically compatible among others.","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"467 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115322489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of social media by students of Tamale Technical University","authors":"Bawa Abdul-Majeed Wumbie, Dawuda Issah, Issah Issifu","doi":"10.4314/glj.v28i1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v28i1.5","url":null,"abstract":"The study investigates use of social media by students of Tamale Technical University in Ghana, with faculties of Business (FoB) and Applied Science and Technology (FAST) selected for a case study. The objectives of the study include; types of social media platforms used by students, reasons for the use of social media by students, the level of exposure of students to social media sites. A sample size of 280 out of a population of 934 of third year 300 students were participated, out of which 272 (97.1%) of the questionnaire were retrieved. The findings ofthe study revealed that the most frequent use of social media tool by students of Tamale Technical University was WhatsApp. Entertainment and up-to-date information were found to be some of the reasons Tamale Technical University Students use social media. Correspondingly, the study revealed that students spent much time on social media which could affect the amount of time they spent studying. The study recommended that restriction of social media use during classes time. It also recommended students to allocate much time for their studies and use of social media for the right purposes, particularly academics.","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126180504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Collection development policy: A panacea for collection development challenges in university libraries in Africa","authors":"Buhari Yakubu","doi":"10.4314/glj.v28i1.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v28i1.2","url":null,"abstract":"Collection development is faced with various challenges such as decreasing budget allocation, increasing cost of materials, increasing demand for information, the complexity of electronic resources, and legal issues arising from copyright and censorship. To meet these challenges, university libraries in developed countries have adopted different strategies such as using a written collection development policy (CDP) to guide their collection development activities. However, university libraries in Africa are lagging in this regard. It is either they have not formulated the policy or used it to guide their collection development activities. Therefore, this study argues that a written CDP, if well prepared and used, can address collection development challenges facing university libraries in Africa and provide standard collections necessary for teaching and research activities of the university communities. Specifically, the paper discusses major collection development challenges facing university libraries in Africa and establishes ways in which a written CDP could be used to overcome them. Methodologically, the paper is based on a review of related literature. The paper contains a literature review of papers discussing the major collection development challenges facing university libraries in Africa and ways a written CDP could be used to overcome them. ","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115730591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Library and information services and security challenges in two selected academic libraries in Southeast Nigeria","authors":"Julia Chinwe Oguedoihu, Ifeyinwa Patience Adinchezor","doi":"10.4314/glj.v27i2.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v27i2.7","url":null,"abstract":"This paper investigated library and information services and security challenges in two selected academic libraries in South East, Nigeria. The study was guided by four research questions. The descriptive survey design was used and the population consisted of fifty-four (54) library staff in Federal Polytechnic Library, Oko, Anambra State, and forty-nine (49) library staff in Federal Polytechnic Library, Nekede, Imo State, summing up to the total number of one hundred and three (103) library staff from both tertiary institutions of study.. All one hundred and three (103) copies of questionnaires distributed were returned. The researchers adopted the entire population because the number is small and manageable as a sample size. The rating scale was the instrument used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentages and mean scores of 2.50 midpoint based on the research questions and arranged in tables. The study revealed that library staff from both tertiary institutions study were aware of different types of security measures available and that both management should avail adequate safety measures for library resources. The study also found that the need for security measures is important to safeguard library materials, also the causes and challenges were found that better attention should be given to security in library and information services to avoid destruction of library resources. The study concluded that library staff was aware of different types of security measures available in both conventional and electronic systems, that library management has to make a positive move towards improving the security system to avoid damages or losses of library resources, and it was recommended that management of the two institutions studied should provide security systems to protect library resources from crime, installation of CCTV, RFID, video recording surveillance and other electronic measures to monitor the library space for unwanted activity or theft. Among other recommendations to ensure better safety of libraries is much needed for the two selected academic libraries, in SouthEast Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128620746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Demographic characteristics as correlates to the choice of librarianship as a profession in Bayelsa State, Nigeria","authors":"M. Mandu","doi":"10.4314/glj.v27i2.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v27i2.1","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between demographic characteristics and the choice of librarianship as a profession in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. The study was prompted by poor job performance, loss of interest and abandoning of the job as a result of demographic characteristics. The study was carried out using a correlation research design. Four research questions, four objectives guided the study and four research hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The population of the study was 47 Librarians permanently employed in the University libraries. The Census sampling technique was used for the study. This enables the use of all the 47 Librarians employed in the academic libraries in Bayelsa state. Questionnaire entitled “Demographic Characteristics and Choice of Profession Questionnaire” (DCCPQ). The instrument with the purpose of the study and the research questions were given to three experts in the Departments of Library and Information Science, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State, to validate the instrument. The experts validated items for clarity, relevance to the purpose of the study and the appropriateness of the language and the accuracy of the instructions to the respondents. The reliability of the instrument was established using the test-re-test method. Copies of the questionnaires were administered to 20 librarians at Rivers State University Library, Nkpolu, Rivers State, Nigeria who were not part of the main study. The data obtained from the administration were analyzed using the Pearson products moment formula. The result yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.65. The r-value was subjected to the Spearman-Brown Prophetic formula which yielded a coefficient of 0.82 signifying that the instrument was reliable for the study. Copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents by the researcher, with the research assistant each from the university under study. Linear Regression analysis was used to answer and test the null hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance with the help of Statistics Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23. The findings of the study showed the relationship between demographic characteristics and the choice of librarianship as a profession in Bayelsa state, Nigeria. It is recommended among others that Demographic characteristics should be considered by school counselors where students are guided to choose librarianship as a profession.","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115797780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Work environment and job performance variable as factors influencing library personnel turnover intentions in private university libraries in South-South, Nigeria.","authors":"R. Odiachi","doi":"10.4314/glj.v27i2.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v27i2.2","url":null,"abstract":"The study looked at work environment and job performance as factors influencing library personnel turnover intentions in private university libraries in Nigeria’s South-South region. The correlational survey design was used in the study. The study included 113 library personnel, including 39 professionals, 46 paraprofessionals, and 28 support staff. A questionnaire created by the researcher was used to collect data. The on-the-spot mode of data collection was used. A total of 103 copies of the 113 copies of the questionnaire were obtained, resulting in a 91.15 percent return rate. To analyze data derived from the research questions, descriptive statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlational Coefficient (r) (PPMCC) were used. The findings of the study show that there is a high relationship (r = 64) between work environment and turnover intentions and a medium relationship (r = 0.41) between job performance and turnover intentions and a high relationship (r = 64) between motivation and turnover intentions of library personnel in private university libraries in South-South, Nigeria. The study recommends that private university managers should make the library working environment conducive by providing and making available amenities such as well-furnished offices with modern cabinets and furniture, air-conditioner fans, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The private university library managers should ensure that library personnel who perform credibly, very well, and stand out in their job responsibilities are recognised, recommended, rewarded, and compensated monetarily and otherwise.","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129789628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Information Communication Technology (ICT) facilities and information resource sharing activities in federal university libraries in North central, Nigeria","authors":"Peace Osemudiamen Eromosele, A. Ahmed, E. Madu","doi":"10.4314/glj.v27i2.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4314/glj.v27i2.9","url":null,"abstract":"The research investigated the impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities on Information Resource Sharing Activities in Federal University Libraries In North Central, Nigeria. The study was guided by four objectives and one null hypothesis. A descriptive survey was used with the target population of 121 librarians in the seven federal university libraries in North central, Nigeria. The questionnaire was used in data collection. 121 copies of the questionnaire were administered 102 were filled, returned and found usable representing an 87.2% response rate. Percentage, Means and standard deviation were used in data analysis and Pearson Product moment correlation was used to test the null hypotheses. The study found that the factors restricting the usage of ICT for information resource sharing in federal university libraries in North central, Nigeria, were inadequate funding and lack of ICT infrastructure and connectivity. H01 showed that there was a relationship between ICT and information resource sharing in federal university libraries in North central, Nigeria. The study found that the factors restricting the usage of ICT for information resource sharing in federal university libraries in North central, Nigeria, were inadequate funding and ICT infrastructure and connectivity. The paper recommended amongst others that federal universities in North Central Nigeria should ensure that the funds allocated to the university library should be increased and also should endeavour to provide adequate ICT facilities that are lacking such as video conferencing and intranet to enhance information resource sharing activities.","PeriodicalId":399599,"journal":{"name":"Ghana Library Journal","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126377180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}