Browsing by Author "Kwadzo, G."

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Access to Library Resources By Sandwich Diploma Students In the University of Ghana
(Academic Research Journals, 2014-05) Kwadzo, G.
A survey was conducted in July 2011 to determine the library use and needs of sandwich diploma students of the College of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, University of Ghana, Legon. Three hundred and twelve of the 362 students who enrolled for the programme, completed the questionnaires used in the analysis. The data was analysed using the SPSS version 16. The findings showed that about 74% of the students used campus library facilities when on campus. Majority (70.7%) used the college library more than any other library on campus. The main reason for using the library was to find a quiet place to study. This was followed by the use of the internet. The results also revealed that the students did not receive any library orientation or user education. As a result majority (59%) found it difficult using the library. With regard to improving services they received, they stated provision of more computers, provision of user education, acquisition of more current books, and extension of opening hours in the evening of the libraries during the inter-semester breaks when the sandwich programme is in session.
Authorship trends in Ghana Journal of Agriculture Science: bibliometric study
(2007) Kwadzo, G.; Annor, G.
The paper examined authorship patterns of feature articles, research and development notes, subject review articles, provisional communications and documentation in the Ghana Journal of Agricultural Sciences (GJA). Content analysis was undertaken to collect feature articles, provisional communications and documentation in the GJAS from 36 volumes published over a 35-yearperiod (1968-2003). Authors’ institutional and geographic affiliations were examined. Descriptive statistics was used in analyzing the data. A total of 663 articles authored by 1202 authors were analysed. Results indicated that 352 articles were single-authored while 331 were co-authored. The preparation of single-authored paper had papers had decreased from90% in 1968 to 6.25% in 2003. During the period there was in increase in average number of authors per paper from 1.10 in 1968 to 2.87 in 2003. Degree of collaboration also increased from 0.10 to 0.94. The research should sensitize Ghanaian authors to collaboration more with experts from outside Ghana especially from the development world.
Awareness and usage of electronic databases by geography and resource development information studies graduate students in the University of Ghana
(University of Idaho Library, 2015) Kwadzo, G.
The purpose of this study was to examine the awareness level and usage of electronic databases by graduate students in the University of Ghana. The focus was on graduate students of Departments of Geography and Development Resource, and Information Studies. Questionnaire was used to collect the data. The findings were that students were very much aware of the databases available to them as indicated by 96.9%and 93.8% indicated to use them. The studies has also established that majority of students knew about the databases from their lecturers and most of them accessed from the central library. Despite the claimed usage level, databases they focused on were few and many of them were not familiar with those in their discipline of study. Further, the limited number of the databases they knew about, they were satisfied with them and claimed the databases have impacted on their learning and research activities. In light of these findings it is recommended that librarians especially subject librarians should heighten the publicity of the databases and the research guides to both students and faculty so that they would become familiar with the databases and use them more and effectively.
Bridging the Digital Divide through Korea Cooperation
(African and Asian Studies, 2019-03) Arko, A.B.; Owusu, B.A.; Kwadzo, G.
The purpose of this paper is review the objectives and functions for which the Ghana-Korea Information Access Center ( IAC ) was set-up at the University of Ghana, Legon in 2012. This type of facility is one of the very few established in Ghana to bridge the digital divide through Ghana-Korea co-operation. Sharing information on its status and development will throw important light on a key Ghana-Korea Project in the Information and Communication Technology ( ICT ) sector, provide critical guidance for the development of future centres and lay the the basis for exploring possibilities for co-operation in ICT between the the two countries. The paper draws its data from interviews (involving users of the IAC ) and documented information on the project. The paper traces the developmental processes (physical, institutional and administrative) for the setting up of the IAC and points up the lessons learnt.
Bridging the Digital Divide through Korea Cooperation: The Case of Ghana-Korea Information Access Centre (iac)
(African and Asian Studies, 2019-03-07) Arko, A.B.; Barfi-Adomako, O.; Kwadzo, G.
The purpose of this paper is review the objectives and functions for which the Ghana-Korea Information Access Center (IAC) was set-up at the University of Ghana, Legon in 2012. This type of facility is one of the very few established in Ghana to bridge the digital divide through Ghana-Korea co-operation. Sharing information on its status and development will throw important light on a key Ghana-Korea Project in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, provide critical guidance for the development of future centres and lay the the basis for exploring possibilities for co-operation in ICT between the the two countries. The paper draws its data from interviews (involving users of the IAC) and documented information on the project. The paper traces the developmental processes (physical, institutional and administrative) for the setting up of the IAC and points up the lessons learnt.
Coverage of library issues in Ghanaian newspapers, 2001-2006
(2010) Kwadzo, G.
The study examined the frequency and prominence of library-related articles in state-owned newspapers in Ghana. The editions of the four newspapers, two dailies and two weeklies published from January, 2001 to December, 2006 were examined. The editions contained a total of only 174 libraries-related articles, showing the library-related articles were seldom published. The majority of the articles (63.2%) presented what-too-place information on library-related events and episodes, and lacked in-depth background information and analysis of issues. Most of the articles were also on community libraries. Only 23.4% of the articles comprised features or thematic articles, whiles 13.2% were letters. Only two of the articles were editorials. The articles were not placed in prominent location in the newspapers as only one articles was published on a front page and the caption of that article was not as bold and prominent as the as the other articles on the page. All the other articles on libraries appeared in the second half of the newspapers. Library professionals should work toward writing stories frequently about library issues as they would be able to articulate the issues better than non-professionals. They should also provide information tips and facts to journalists to enable them write informative stories on libraries.
The Establishment and Inauguration of Information Access Center (IAC) in University of Ghana
(2014-04-08) Barfi-Adomako, O.; Kwadzo, G.; Owusu-Oware, E.; Public Affairs Directorate, UG; Public Affairs Directorate, UG
In early 2011, the Republic of Korea made an offer to the University of Ghana to establish an Information Access Center (IAC) under the auspices of Korean Official Development Centre (ODA). The facility is made up of Internet Lounge, Computer Laboratory, Seminar Room and an Administrative Office equipped with computers, LCD projector, printers, video conference equipment and CCTV among others. For the University of Ghana to access this assistance, it was required that: (1) The University provides space with stable power supply, telephone and internet connectivity, security for the IAC equipment and 4 Mbps internet bandwidth through the existing internet infrastructure, and (2) The University should also have the capacity to operate and take full responsibility of the Centre and its equipment when it is established. The ultra-modern facility was inaugurated in April 2012 and it is expected to help raise Information Technology literacy and awareness in Ghana as well as promote cooperation in the field of Information Technology between Ghana and Korea. The Centre was jointly inaugurated by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Research, Innovation and Development, Prof. John Gyapong, who deputized for the Vice-Chancellor, the Korean Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Kyun Jaemin, and the Deputy Minister of Communications, Hon. Ernest Attuquaye Armah, at a colourful ceremony at Legon.
Information marketing initiatives In agriculture related special liberties in Ghana
(2007) Kwadzo, G.; Amekuedee, J.O.
Information Marketing Initiatives In Agriculture Related Special Libraries In Ghana
(Ghana Library Journal, 2007) Kwadzo, G.; Amekuedee, J.O.
The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which marketing principles are adopted in the provision of library services in agriculture related special libraries in Ghana. For this study, a questionnaire was used to collect data from librarians in charge of libraries. The study areas examined were level of training of library personnel, resources available to them for product design and marketing, and implementation of marketing principles. The study found out that libraries undertake limited marketing activities. Their activities are mostly promotional. These are newsletters, talks and exhibitions among others. The librarians have had some training in marketing through workshops and courses in the Department of Information Studies, University of Ghana, Legon. In spite of the above activities, none of the libraries had a marketing plan. They lacked adequate budget to support their activities. The library collections do not adequately meet the needs of the users due to its limitation in numbers, subject coverage and currency. The study concludes with recommendations that would enhance the marketing skills of the agriculture related special libraries.
Report On a Three-Day Workshop on Digitisation and Institutional Repository at Ghana Korea Information Access Center (IAC), University Of Ghana, Legon 18 – 20th February 2014
(2014-03-17) Barfi-Adomako, O.; Kwadzo, G.
The University of Ghana was established in 1948 and one can imagine the scale of documents and records generated since. The records of students, senior members, principal officers, policies, acts, and minutes of various kinds can be difficult to grasp without proper management. The University of Ghana Library Systems (UGLS), Archives and other Departments and Units are repositories for heritage materials as well as rich local, national and international resources. Without proper organisation and planned preservation, information in these documents cannot be easily accessed and they can be lost due to deterioration. The workshop was sponsored by Office of Research Innovation and Development (ORID), University of Ghana, covering the period February 18-20, 2014. The purpose was to sensitise the university community on the digitization and IR projects going on in the university so that all constituents in the university will become aware and buy into it and also participate. Thirty–eight (38) participants from the various departments and units of the university, made up of administrators, IT personnel, hospital staff, archivists, and librarians who have something to do with records and document management were invited to the workshop.
Report on a Three-day Workshop on Records Management, Digitisation, and Institutional Repository (IR)
(2015-07-08) Barfi-Adomako, O.; Kwadzo, G.
A year ago a three-day training workshop on digitization was held. This was to introduce participants to the various aspects of digitization and also to create awareness about the various digitisation initiatives in the University. Participants were excited about the training and recommended that a hands-on workshop be held for them so that they could also contribute to the project. It was based on this recommendation that this second workshop was organized. This second workshop was organized from 8th to 10th April, 2015at the Ghana-Korea Information Access Centre (IAC) in the Balme Library, University of Ghana (UG), Legon.
Report on Training for Information Access Center (IAC ) Operators, November 6th – 16th, 2011 in Seoul, Republic of Korea
(2014-03-31) Barfi-Adomako, O.; Kwadzo, G.; Owusu-Oware, E.
A ten day IT program was organized for twelve participants, three each from Ghana, Nepal, Panama and Ukraine from the 6th – 16th November 2011 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The program was organised by the National Information Agency (NIA) with the objective of equipping operators of Information Access Centers (IACs) to manage and operate these centers in their countries in line with the ideals of the Korean experience. These centers are supposed to be opened to the public where the community can access the Internet, free of charge and also train people to become IT literates in order to bridge the digital gap between the rich and the poor, between the rural and the urban societies. Lectures were delivered on various IT related topics by seasoned experts in the field. Topics covered include planning and management of IT curriculum, e-learning contents, networking information, and security of the infrastructural systems. Some equipment and facilities for video conferencing and software for creating e-learning contents, and basic computers that IACs need to have were promoted. Some policy issues and strategies to adopt to enhance IT literacy were shared based on the experiences of Korea so that participants would also learn from the experiences. Business tours were organised to institutions such as the Konkuk University, Seoul Data Center, and Seohwa Information Network Village to observe their IT infrastructure and systems and to help participants to understand the contents of the lectures. IT related companies such as AhnLab and LG CNS were also visited to understand their IT security services, operations and security products that they provide to support the IT infrastructure of Korea and to enhance the informatisation of the Korean society. The training was successful and an eye opener in equipping participants to manage their IACs. It however calls for hard work, commitment, and cooperation especially from the host institution’s administration to achieve success.