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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 African Journals and their Use in African Universities: some conclusions(The African Book Publishing Record, 2009-10-12) Alemna, A.A.; Chiefwepa, V.; Rosenberg, D.Over a period of three years, 1996 to 1998, a survey was carried out in two African universities, those of Ghana (UGL) and Zambia (UNZA),of the use made of African published scholarly journals by academics and researchers. During the last decade there have been a number of projects which have assisted the publication, marketing and distribution of African journals with the ultimate aim of aim improving the quality and quality of research taking place in Africa ,through the provision of reliable and regular intra-African channels of communication . But there is very little information available on the use that is being made of those journals and their impact on research. Such information as there is tends to indicate that African academics do not show any special interest in African -published materials and do not consider them vital for teaching and research. The studyItem Writings on libraries in Ghana, 1998-2000(African Research and Documentation, 2001) Alemna, A.A.This annotated bibliography of writings on libraries in Ghana published between 1998 and 2000 is a follow-up of five previous compilations covering the periods 1950-1969, 1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1991-1994, and 1995-1997. The bibliography contains 37 entries, arranged chronologically by year, and within each year alphabetically by author.Item The role of libraries in harnessing indigenous knowledge in Ghana(Ghana Library Journal, 2015) Alemna, A.A.This paper begins with various definitions of Indigenous Knowledge (I.K) and goes on to consider the potential roles of three categories of libraries in Chana - Special, Public and University, in harnessing IK. The conclusion is that due to various constraints, these libraries are not doing enough in the area of IK, despite its major value as an information source