Browsing by Author "Adanu, T.S.A."

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Continuing professional development (CPD) in state-owned university libraries in Ghana
(Library Management, 2007-07) Adanu, T.S.A.
Purpose - The importance of a plan for effective CPD was also discussed. Finally, benefits of CPD to the individual professional were looked at. The survey method was used. The instruments for data collection were the questionnaire and interviews. Findings - The study found that the library environment in the state-owned universities was supportive to a large extent of CPD. The study revealed that the professional librarian's involvement in CPD was a shared responsibility of the library and the individual. Some benefits derived from CPD by the professional librarians were job advancement and updated skills leading to competence. Originality/value - It is hoped that the study will encourage library management especially in universities to consider formulating and writing down CPD policies and also to adopt management styles that will make them "learning organisations".
Continuing Professional Development of Professional Librarians in the Public University libraries in Ghana
(University of Ghana, 2003-10) Adanu, T.S.A.
This work is a report on a research conducted on the continuing professional development (CPO) of professional librarians in the five public university libraries in Ghana. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between continuing professional development (CPO) of library professionals working in the five public university libraries in Ghana and job advancement/promotion, CPO and job satisfaction, CPO and job performance/efficiency. Continuing professional development will be defined by the following general factors. These are: the individual, the library/institution, CPO activities. CPD development plan. professional goals and training needs. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents were aware of CPO activities and a significant number of the respondents were actually involved in CPO. CPO was seen as having a positive impact on job satisfaction. A personal plan was seen as important for cpo. Library management of all five public university libraries said CPO was encouraged in different ways although they consented that there was an absence of a written CPO policy. The study showed that CPO had a great influence on job performance. CPO was seen also as a great aid to promotion as well as career advancement. Research and publishing showed up as the most needed of the CPO activities for promotion. Respondents were generally motivated to pursue CPO activities. The major barrier to CPO turned out to be finances and the main motivating factor for engaging in CPO activities was to update skills. Involvement in CPO was generally seen as a shared responsibility of stakeholders, the individual (employee). the library (employer). Training needs identified were many and diverse, reflecting the fact that CPO needs differ from individual to individual. Recommendations were made and suggestions given for further research. Recommendations made included the need for the documentation of CPO policy by employers and policy makers. Library management was encouraged to set up a training department within the library to cater for the training needs of staff including professionals. To the employees or professionals. it was suggested that there was a need for them to recognize that certain CPO activities like research and publishing counted more towards promotion than others. The importance of networking and teaming up for joint research was emphasized. Suggestions for further research included a comparative study between CPO practices and opportunities of professionals in the public universities on one hand and those in the private universities.
Factors influencing the choice of librarianship as a course of study at the diploma level in Ghana
(SAGE, 2010) Adanu, T.S.A.; Amekuedee, J-O.
The study investigated the factors that influence the choice of librarianship as a course of study at the diploma level in Ghana. The study also sought to find out if interest had been engendered in librarianship after enrolling for the course and whether the students intended pursuing the course further to develop a career in librarianship. The population surveyed was the Diploma I & II classes of the Department of Information Studies, University of Ghana who were admitted in 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 academic years. Using data obtained through questionnaires, the study sought for information relating to their background, factors influencing the choice of librarianship, interest in librarianship and pursuing librarianship as a career. The findings revealed that various factors account for the choice of librarianship. These factors were mainly external with an opportunity for further education being the most prevalent. Other factors included association with librarians, experience in library work, a liking for books and the need for career change.
Internet Use at the Balme Library, University of Ghana
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2005) Alemna, A.; Adanu, T.S.A.
The Knowledge and Practice of Continuing Professional Development Among Professional Librarians in State-Owned University Libraries in Ghana
(Ghana Library Journal, 2007) Adanu, T.S.A.
The study looked into the level of awareness and involvement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by professional librarians in the five state-owned university libraries in Ghana. The study also considered factors hindering and motivating participation in CPD activities. The survey approach was used. Findings revealed that majority of the population was aware of CPD and was involved in it to some extent. Respondents were generally motivated to pursue CPD. Funding stood out as the biggest obstacle to pursuing CPD activities
Medical schools in Africa: seeing momentum
(BMJ Glob Health, 2024) Rosenberg, J.; Juvonen, M.; Adanu, T.S.A.; et al.
Women Librarians in Ghana: Their Status and Career Development.
(African Journal of Library Archives and Information Science, 2006) Amekuedee, J-O.; Adanu, T.S.A.
The study investigated the current status and occupational characteristics of professional women librarians in Ghana. The study also sought to establish their career advancement opportunities and to investigate factors inhibiting their career development. Another objective of the study was to find out how they were perceived by their male counterparts. Using data obtained through questionnaire, the study sought for information relating to the background of female librarians in Ghana, their work experience, status and career advancement opportunities. All the professional women librarians in Ghana were included in the survey. The population size was thirty-five. The findings reveal that women librarians in Ghana could advance to any height without discrimination. Also, they did not experience any form of discrimination from their male counterparts in terms of remuneration or career development