Research Papers/Topics in Library Studies

Internet Use In Second Cycle Institutions In Ghana: A Study Of Achimota School

ABSTRACT  Internet use in educational institutes has benefits for both the professional developments of teachers and the educational work of students. In Ghana, there have been several initiatives such as the World of Learning Project (WorLD Links), a World Bank sponsored programme, coupled with assistance from corporate bodies like Ghana Telecom, Network Computer Systems (NCS), Africa Online and Standard Chartered Bank Limited, for promoting the use of the Internet for educational purposes....

Collection Development And Preservation Of Indigenous Knowledge In Selected Federal University Libraries In South West, Nigeria

Abstract In view of the importance of indigenous knowledge in development process, this paper investigated the efforts of selected federal university libraries in South West, Nigeria in indigenous knowledge collection development and preservation. The study adopted a descriptive survey design that involved the use structured questionnaire, unstructured interviews and observation as instruments for data collection. Seventy six (76) professional librarians constituted the target population of t...

Problems And Prospects Of Al'tomating Public Libraries: A Study Of The Accra Central Librar)

ABSTRACT  in the quantity of information in this era of Information Technology calls response in public library operations. Public libraries as information centers. must automate their operations in order to meet the challenges of today's information provision. I his study H1S conducted to investigate the prospects of automating public libraries. the problems that hinder automating public libraries with particular reference to the' Accra Central Library. I he methodology adopted for the coll...

Change And Challenges in Library Service Provision ; A Case Study of Central University College Library in Accra Ghana

ABSTRACT The study examines user changes and challenges of academic libraries with emphasis on Central University College Library, Ghana. The study used multiple data sources from both the staff and patrons of the library, semi-structured questionnaire and analysed, using exploratory and descriptive statistics. The study found that the library provides traditional services in the area of circulating of materials, reservation of materials, provision of seating accommodation and information li...

Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type I AND II (HTLV-I/II) Infection Among Blood Donors AT THE NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE (NBSG); IMPLICATION FOR BLOOD DONOR Exclusion

ABSTRACT Background: The human T-cell lymphotropic/leukemia virus (HTLV) was button down in 1980 by Poiesz et al. HTLV are a group of human retroviruses that are known to cause a type of cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL) and also a demyelinating disease called HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP). There are four main types of HTLV, thus, HTLV-I, HTLV-II, HTLV-III and HTLV-IV. About 10-20 million people are infected with HTLV I and II across the...

An Evaluation of The Records Management Practices at The Social Security And National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Records Department

Abstract A common factor in all decision making is information. As a consequence, the value of information as an aid to decision making has increased. Managers are however limited by the amount of information they can absorb in terms of cerebral capacity and physical time. The answer lies in improving the quality of information on which they base their decision. Records management is concerned with the management of information. Both the public and private sectors need information to functio...

INTERNET USE IN SECOND CYCLE INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA: A STUDY OF ACHIMOTA SCHOOL

ABSTRACT Internet use in educational institutes has benefits for both professional development of teachers and the educational work of students. In Ghana, there have been several initiatives such as World of learning Project (WorlD Links), a World Bank sponsored programme, coupled with assistance from corporate bodies like Ghana Telecom, Network Computer Systems (NCS), Africa Online and Standard Chartered Bank Limited, for promoting the use of the Internet for educational purposes. The work s...

READING HABITS OF CHILDREN IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS: A COMPARATNE STUDY OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE ACADEMY, MADINA AND THE ESTATE ~ORSECONDARYSCHOOL

ABSTRACT This study examined the reading habits of children in private and public schools. The study centered on two categories of schools - the Prince of Pea~e Academy, Madina for private schools and the Madina Estate JSS for public schools. The sample consisted of 50 pupils from each school. The questionnaire method was used to carry out the research. Questionnaires were administered to 100 pupils from the two schools. The findings of the study revealed that the respondents from Princ...

THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN STUDENTS’ RECORDS MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, ACCRA

ABSTRACT  The adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in general administrative duties has been recommended for many industries, especially and more particularly, in education and students’ records managements.  For this reason, educational institutions, including University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), are gradually incorporating ICT in students’ records management in anticipation for the numerous potential benefits. It is in this vein that this study exam...