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Item Management of libraries in Ghana: Concepts, practices and constraints(Aslib Proceedings, 1989-12) Alemna, A.A.This paper discusses the management of libraries in Ghana with reference to the existing practices in the country, and various problems involved in the administration of these libraries. Management plays a very important role in librarianship, yet librarians in Ghana find it difficult to execute this function owing to various constraints such as inadequate training facilities in the country, lack of funding for libraries, and the low image of librarians in the country. The writer suggests among other things, the organisation of regular seminars and conferences at local, national and regional levels for librarians to improve upon their management techniques and efforts by librarians themselves to change public misconception of their profession.Item Opportunities in librarianship: alternatives for the Ghanaian graduate(Ghana Library Journal, 1989) Alemna, A.A.This paper seeks to explore the options available to the Library school graduates in Ghana, examine the job opportunities that militate against their full exploitation, and make suggestions towards the utilization of these alternative opportunities. The paper therefore attempts to show what else the graduate of the Library School can do with his or her certificate, in the light of job opportunities in the countryItem Cataloguing and classification practices in Ghanaian Libraries(1989) Alemna, A.A.This is a survey of the cataloguing practices of ten major libraries in Ghana. It concentrates among others, on the cataloguing and classification schemes used in the libraries, local adaptations, description of catalogue entries, the maintenance of card catalogues, and staffing. Various problems encountered in the Technical Services Departments are examined, and suggestions are made towards the improvement of cataloguing practices in the country's library systemItem Libraries in research and scholarship in Ghana(African Research and documentation, 1991) Alemna, A.A.The paper examines the contributions that libraries in Ghana are making towards research and scholarship in the country. The libraries discussed are mainly academic and special libraries. Attention is paid to the following services: interlibrary loan services, photocopying services, current awareness services, selective dissemination of information, bibliographical services, microform collections, and instructions in library use. The author concludes that libraries in Ghana are not making adequate contributions to scholarship and research largely because of inadequate funds and physical facilities.Item The Role of External Aid in Ghana's Library Development(Library Review, 1992) Alemna, A.A.Examines the roles played by various international and government organizations in the development of libraries in Ghana. Argues some justification for the continued reliance on external assistance in Ghana′s library development, despite the controversial nature of such assistance. Concludes that all government efforts should be made to supplement external assistance in the development of libraries in Ghana.Item Oral Literature in African Libraries: Implications for Ghana(African Studies Program, 1993) Alemna, A.A.African oral tradition has come into UNESCO's programme in a number of ways. First of all, oral tradition is one of the main sources of African history used for the "General History of Africa" project. Secondly, oral tradition is of the greatest'importance as a depository of the cultural past of Africa. Lastly, material drawn from the oral tradition is used in the study of African cultures and African languages (UNESCO 1974?: 15). As far back as 1966 an international committee of experts met in Abidjan, Cote d'lvoire to propose regions and periods to be covered and the themes to be dealt with and, secondly, , decide what types of research should be undertaken in view of the sources and periods involved and the importance, abundance or scarcity of documentation. Since then, there have been other meetings on the coordination and planning of the collection of oral tradition in Ouagadougou, Niamey and Porto NovoItem Removing barriers to library development in Ghana(Ghana Library Journal, 1997) Alemna, A.A.The topic, - "Removing Barriers to Library Development in Ghana," presupposes that there are some barriers to library development in the country. And indeed, there are barriers. Fortunately for me, some of the barriers are in the sub-themes for this Congress. This makes my work easier, because specialists in these areas are going to dilate on these issues. All the same, I shall touch on a few of the barriers that have not been highlighted in the sub-themes and then attempt to provide ways of removing the barriers.Item The development of school libraries in Ghana(International Library Review, 1983) Alemna, A.A.Libraries occupy an important position in the learning and teaching programmes of any educational system. “To become educationally effective and significant however, the school library programme must be planned and developed as an integral component of the overall educational design.“i The same serious thought and ingenuity required for shaping an academic programme of excellence must be employed in designing and structuring the school library programme. Not enough has been done in research on school library facilities and services in Ghana. Perhaps people do not appreciate its usefulness or people are apathetic about what goes on in the schools provided their children and wards are able to pass their examinations. But a serious reflection on the issue of the importance of school libraries in the educational programme may lead to more considerations being given to the need for changes and improvement in the library facilities, if the library is to play its role to direct involvement in the learning and teaching process.Item Cataloguing of Ghanaian names: problems and possible solutions(Libri, 1984) Antwi, I.K.; Alemna, A.A.There are not less than 50 indigenous languages and dialects in Ghana. Languages follow tribal divisions and although English is the national language, there are other important languages such Twi, Dagbani, Ewe and Ga. These follow the major tribes of Akan, MoIe-Dagbani, Ewe and Ga respectively. Fortunately, the diversity of tribes and language has been kept under control, largely, as a result of imaginative governmental policies over many decades, and it is possible to speak of a single national consciousness embracing, all the diverse elements with their varied traditions and cultures. Even so, a distinction can be made between the southern people on the one hand, who have come most directly and longest under the influence of modem European life and the Christian religion, and the northern people on the other hand, whose traditional modes of life and religion have under gone relatively little change. Even among the southern people, there are significant disparities, the Akan group dominating all the rest in size and extent. it will be interesting to note that despite the fact that majority of the tribes and languages are found in the northern part of the country, the problems with names are more predominant in the southern part than the northern partItem Special libraries in Ghana: an appraisal(Aslib proceedings, 1989-01) Alemna, A.A.This paper describes the state-of-the art of special libraries in Ghana. Based on observations and original research, the paper discusses a variety of issues such as facilities, staff, materials and services that are provided in these libraries. It has been found that one of their major problems is funding. Recommendations are made towards the improvement of the libraries, which include the need for more library co-operation, especially at the international level, and the establishment of a National Documentation Centre in the country.