Re-Positioning University Libraries for Relevance in a Dynamic Learning Environment
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2023
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Journal of Information and Knowledge Management
Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, university libraries are characterised as highly responsive and
receptive to technological innovation, and emergent teaching and learning paradigms in the
educational landscape. The exploratory design was adopted to gain insight from library
leaders/directors in Ghana. A purposive sampling method was used to sample library directors
from four universities in Ghana. Our paper found that libraries in Ghana provide virtual services
including libguides, e-resources, online chat systems, etc. to support the changing user needs in
the information environment. However, major innovations instituted during the pandemic are
discovery services, web 3.0-based, multimedia technology services and research data
management. Our paper revealed that, major shifts in pedagogy and technology have occurred in
education, demanding effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork by library staff in
meeting universities' teaching, learning, and research mandate. Consequently, providing
innovative library services and facilities aligned with university pedagogy must be strongly
emphasised by the library leaders.
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COVID-19 Pandemic, repositioning, higher education, information services, technology, Ghana
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Onwusu-Ansah, S. & Korkuvi, P.J. (2023) Re-positioning University Libraries for Relevance in a Dynamic Learning Environment Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 14:2, 63-86, DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/iijikm.v14i2.5