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Research paper thumbnail of An Analysis of the Correlation Between Academic Library Use and Student’s Academic Performance: A Case Study of UDS -Wa Campus

Information and Knowledge Management, 2017

The University for Development Studies (UDS) was established in May 1992 by the Government of Gha... more The University for Development Studies (UDS) was established in May 1992 by the Government of Ghana to "blend the academic world with that of the community in order to provide constructive interaction between the two for the total development of Northern Ghana, in particular, and the country as a whole" (PNDC Law 279, Section 279). The UDS Library complex provides information and bibliographic support for the four campuses (Nyankpala, Wa, Navrongo, Tamale) and the Graduate School. The collection of the Wa Campus Library has been split into two: one at Kambali, and the other at Bamahu. The Input-Environment-Output (I-E-O) model was adapted to explain relationships between students' development and students' input and learning environments. This study discusses the impact library usage has on academic achievement and performance of students. Usage statistics were gathered at the Wa campus library (Bamahu and Kambali). The results showed that students who use the library have a higher CGPA and higher academic performance than non-library users. The findings reveals that students' use of the library is statistically significant to student grade point average (CGPA), and that access to electronic resources will be the most beneficial resource students should have in order to attain excellent academic performance and development.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Mass Communication in Ghana’s Rural Development: A Case Study of Wa West District

New media and mass communication, 2016

Broadcasters cover diverse issues and events and report them in mass media without any scruple an... more Broadcasters cover diverse issues and events and report them in mass media without any scruple and scarcely factual. Despite the overhyped impartiality and self-acclaimed devotion to justices, a case can be made that Ghana mass media has over the years, solely neglected the rural areas. This research used both qualitative and quantitative data based on some programme analysis. Study data for this research work was collected through first hand details of information. The study selected one district from the Upper West Region and 3 communities from the selected district (Wa West district). The communities include Siriyiri, Dorimo and Ballefia. The research findings suggest that, rural broadcasting in the Ghana mass media is still below appreciable standard to enable us position an assertion that, rural broadcasting plays any worthwhile role in rural development in Ghana. This is due to the imbalance in information flow (urban to rural) which has no useful value; rather it exacerbates the disparity between urban and rural populace and advance rural-urban drift, thus deteriorating the current unemployment situation in Ghana.

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges 1to Building Synergy between Indigenous Knowledge and Academic Libraries in Ghana

Research paper thumbnail of School Libraries and Students' Academic Achievements in Bunkpurugu- Yunyoo District of Northern Ghana

Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018

School libraries are key agents in the educational system in Ghana. Therefore, this study sought ... more School libraries are key agents in the educational system in Ghana. Therefore, this study sought to assess the impact of school libraries on students’ academic success in BunkpuruguYunyoo District of Northern Ghana. The descriptive survey design was employed to determine the level of impact on the various variables deplored for the study. The population for this study was made up of Circuit Supervisors, teachers and students within the study area. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select three junior high schools with libraries and another set of three without libraries. Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table was used to select (150) students from a population of (240). Simple random sampling technique was used to proportionally select 25 respondents from each of the six schools. The instruments used for the study includes questionnaire, interviews, observation and existing document analysis. Key informants of 10 were interviewed and a visit to each of the schools included in th...

Research paper thumbnail of Weeding: A strategy for effective management of library stock at University of Ghana Medical School, Korle-bu

This paper titled ‘Weeding: A strategy for effective management of library stock at University of... more This paper titled ‘Weeding: A strategy for effective management of library stock at University of Ghana Medical School, Korle-bu’ covers the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) library and the population for the study consisted of all professional and para-professional staff of the UGMS Library. A survey design making use of structured interviews were used to elicit data. The study showed that there was no weeding policy in the UGMS Library, that lack of funds, fear of creating space without replacement and lack of time among others accounted for non-weeding in the library. Also, weeded items were kept in a special store room, donated to other schools or sold at moderate prices to students. It was recommended that a collection development policy be formulated by the UGMS library which will include all aspects of the weeding process. Key words: Weeding, academic libraries. medical school libraries, collection building, collection management.

Research paper thumbnail of An Analysis of the Correlation Between Academic Library Use and Student’s Academic Performance: A Case Study of UDS -Wa Campus

Information and Knowledge Management, 2017

The University for Development Studies (UDS) was established in May 1992 by the Government of Gha... more The University for Development Studies (UDS) was established in May 1992 by the Government of Ghana to "blend the academic world with that of the community in order to provide constructive interaction between the two for the total development of Northern Ghana, in particular, and the country as a whole" (PNDC Law 279, Section 279). The UDS Library complex provides information and bibliographic support for the four campuses (Nyankpala, Wa, Navrongo, Tamale) and the Graduate School. The collection of the Wa Campus Library has been split into two: one at Kambali, and the other at Bamahu. The Input-Environment-Output (I-E-O) model was adapted to explain relationships between students' development and students' input and learning environments. This study discusses the impact library usage has on academic achievement and performance of students. Usage statistics were gathered at the Wa campus library (Bamahu and Kambali). The results showed that students who use the library have a higher CGPA and higher academic performance than non-library users. The findings reveals that students' use of the library is statistically significant to student grade point average (CGPA), and that access to electronic resources will be the most beneficial resource students should have in order to attain excellent academic performance and development.

Research paper thumbnail of The Role of Mass Communication in Ghana’s Rural Development: A Case Study of Wa West District

New media and mass communication, 2016

Broadcasters cover diverse issues and events and report them in mass media without any scruple an... more Broadcasters cover diverse issues and events and report them in mass media without any scruple and scarcely factual. Despite the overhyped impartiality and self-acclaimed devotion to justices, a case can be made that Ghana mass media has over the years, solely neglected the rural areas. This research used both qualitative and quantitative data based on some programme analysis. Study data for this research work was collected through first hand details of information. The study selected one district from the Upper West Region and 3 communities from the selected district (Wa West district). The communities include Siriyiri, Dorimo and Ballefia. The research findings suggest that, rural broadcasting in the Ghana mass media is still below appreciable standard to enable us position an assertion that, rural broadcasting plays any worthwhile role in rural development in Ghana. This is due to the imbalance in information flow (urban to rural) which has no useful value; rather it exacerbates the disparity between urban and rural populace and advance rural-urban drift, thus deteriorating the current unemployment situation in Ghana.

Research paper thumbnail of Challenges 1to Building Synergy between Indigenous Knowledge and Academic Libraries in Ghana

Research paper thumbnail of School Libraries and Students' Academic Achievements in Bunkpurugu- Yunyoo District of Northern Ghana

Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018

School libraries are key agents in the educational system in Ghana. Therefore, this study sought ... more School libraries are key agents in the educational system in Ghana. Therefore, this study sought to assess the impact of school libraries on students’ academic success in BunkpuruguYunyoo District of Northern Ghana. The descriptive survey design was employed to determine the level of impact on the various variables deplored for the study. The population for this study was made up of Circuit Supervisors, teachers and students within the study area. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select three junior high schools with libraries and another set of three without libraries. Krejcie and Morgan (1970) table was used to select (150) students from a population of (240). Simple random sampling technique was used to proportionally select 25 respondents from each of the six schools. The instruments used for the study includes questionnaire, interviews, observation and existing document analysis. Key informants of 10 were interviewed and a visit to each of the schools included in th...

Research paper thumbnail of Weeding: A strategy for effective management of library stock at University of Ghana Medical School, Korle-bu

This paper titled ‘Weeding: A strategy for effective management of library stock at University of... more This paper titled ‘Weeding: A strategy for effective management of library stock at University of Ghana Medical School, Korle-bu’ covers the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) library and the population for the study consisted of all professional and para-professional staff of the UGMS Library. A survey design making use of structured interviews were used to elicit data. The study showed that there was no weeding policy in the UGMS Library, that lack of funds, fear of creating space without replacement and lack of time among others accounted for non-weeding in the library. Also, weeded items were kept in a special store room, donated to other schools or sold at moderate prices to students. It was recommended that a collection development policy be formulated by the UGMS library which will include all aspects of the weeding process. Key words: Weeding, academic libraries. medical school libraries, collection building, collection management.