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Item Barriers to successful university library automation in Ghana with particular reference to the Balme library(The International Information & Library Review, 1995) Amekuedee, J.O.Library automation assumed a great deal of importance in libraries in the mid 1960's. Since then it has become a household word in librarianship. Library automation in university libraries in Ghana is a relatively new concept. Even though computers have been installed in the three university libraries in Ghana, computerization has not had much impact on the services provided by these libraries. This paper reviews the computerization projects in the university libraries in Ghana, with a particular reference to the Balme Library of the University of Ghana. Reasons for automation, areas of application and problems associated with automation are discussed. Also highlighted are barriers militating against successful university library automation, like financial problems, attitudinal problems, lack of co-operation among university libraries, hardware and software problems and personnel problems. Recommendations are made for the improvement of automation at the university libraries in Ghana. These include evaluation of existing systems, properly planned automation project, financial support and co-operation among the university libraries.Item Rupture of hernial sac in an infant following peritoneal dialysis.(Peritoneal Dialysis International, 1994-01-01) Sackey, A.H.; Cook, R.C.M.; Judd, B.A.Inguinal hernais are a well-known compilation of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), with an estimated incidence of 15% in Children (1). We describe an infant with an unusual presentation.Item Hemiplegia after Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine.(BMJ, 1994-01-01) Sackey, A.H.; Broadhead, R.L.; Cook, R.C.M.Inguinal hernias are a well-known complication of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), with an estimated incidence of 15% in children (1). We describe an infant with an unusual presentation.Item Growth Hormone as a Nutritional Adjunct in Cystic Fibrosis.(J. Hum. Nutr. Diet, 1995-06) Sackey, A.H.; Taylor, C.J.; Barraclough, M.; Wales, J.K.H.; Pickering, N.Growth hormone (GH) stimulates linear growth and improves nitrogen balance in many catabolic states, including sepsis, and in malnutrition associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In children with cystic fibrosis (CF), these anabolic effects could aid survival and enhance suitability for transplantation. We assessed response to 0.49 IU/kg/week of recombinant human growth hormone (hGH) for 6–12 months in seven children with cystic fibrosis. All showed an initial increase in height velocity (0.33‐4.14 cm/year) and height standard deviation score (P<0.01). Knemometry also demonstrated a significant improvement in lower leg growth [P < 0.05). Weight velocity increased in five patients but there was no change in body mass index or skinfold thickness. The number of respiratory exacerbations decreased during therapy, although there was no measurable improvement in respiratory function. Growth hormone may be a useful adjunct therapy in cystic fibrosis.Item An Effective Supervision Guide for Supervisors: A Systematic Approach to Organizing Data Generated During Monitoring Sessions in Student Teaching(Physical Educator, 1988) Ocansey, R.Student teacher supervisors can use the Effective Supervision Guide to facilitate the organization of data generated from monitoring student teachers. The guide's components include: baseline performance; behaviors needing remediation; remediation strategies; evaluation criteria; and commencement and completion dates for remediating behaviors. (CB)Item The Growing Population of Ethnic Minorities in the Gymnasium: A Case for New Self-Consciousnesses in the Gymnasium: A Case for New Self-Consciousness(1988) Ocansey, R.T.A.In this discussion of the relationship between ethnic majority teachers and minority group students the following issues are addressed: (1) teacher expectations; (2) modes of conversation; (3) styles of communication; (4) teacher calling-on-student behavior; and (5) eye contact. A recommendation is that action be taken on these issues and that they be incorporated into teacher education programs. A 22-item bibliography is included. (JD)Item Mass literacy, general education, distance learning and independent learners: a role for public libraries(Ghana Library Journal, 1999) Tackie, S.N.B.Adult Education and distance education are contemporary issues in the world today. They are both types of strategy for educating the citizenry of a country. As strategies for education they have implications for libraries. libraries are considered to have a major educational responsibility as well as unique services and resources to contribute to the development and maintenance of life-long literacy skills and knowledge.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 system