http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/38 2026-04-22T11:38:18Z 2026-04-22T11:38:18Z Mohammed, H. Ibrahim, A. K. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4272 2025-01-10T16:25:45Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: PROMOTING THE USE OF LIBRARY SERVICES: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IN SOME GHANAIAN TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES Authors: Mohammed, H.; Ibrahim, A. K. Abstract: The study examines marketing practices in some selected academic libraries in Ghana which include; Sunyani, Tamale and Accra technical university libraries. The study relied on both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Two hundred and eighty-four (284) students and twenty (20) professional library staff of these universities were studied. The data collected through questionnaire was analyzed with the use of SPSS whiles that of the interviews were recorded, transcribed and interpreted. The findings of the study revealed that the techniques and tools used by these universities were found to be inadequate and social media tools were highly not considered. Inadequate facilities, lack of funds, lack of staff and knowledge of staff in marketing and lack of marketing policies were identified as major challenges faced by the selected libraries in promoting the use of their services. Some recommendations were however suggested and include; advocate for more facilities and funds for marketing, increase number of staff and skills in marketing and develop best marketing policies, tools and techniques for effective promotion activities in their libraries. The study shall be useful to academic libraries and more especially to TUs in terms of policy formulation such as informing library management of the challenges facing their libraries in carrying out promotional activities in their libraries.

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Akeriwe, M. L. Ayoung, D. A. Abagre, F. Bekoe, S. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4253 2024-12-04T13:04:29Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: THE IMPACT OF MISINFORMATION AND FAKE NEWS ON THE QUALITY OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH Authors: Akeriwe, M. L.; Ayoung, D. A.; Abagre, F.; Bekoe, S. Abstract: The spread of misinformation and fake news has become a significant problem in recent years. While this issue is often discussed in the context of politics and social media, it can also have serious consequences for academic research. This study aims to examine the impact of misinformation and fake news on the quality of academic research. This study examines the impact of misinformation and fake news on the quality of academic research, particularly in terms of its influence on the research process, bias, dissemination of findings, and trust in research. Using a qualitative research methodology, the study will employ a literature review to examine the existing research on the subject, analyse the ways in which misinformation and fake news can affect the quality of academic research, and identify potential solutions to mitigate the negative impact. The study will examine how researchers can be influenced by fake news or misinformation and how it can impact the research process, lead to biased research, and affect the dissemination of research findings. This study highlights the critical need to address the problem of misinformation and fake news in the academic research community. By doing so, we can help to safeguard the integrity of research, promote the dissemination of accurate and reliable information, and maintain the public's trust in the scientific community. The paper further proffers some recommendations to help combat the menace of misinformation and fake news in academic and research activities.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Wumbie, B. A-M. Issah, D. Issifu, I. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4201 2024-07-17T13:02:51Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY STUDENTS OF TAMALE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY Authors: Wumbie, B. A-M.; Issah, D.; Issifu, I. Abstract: The study investigates use of social media by students of Tamale Technical University in Ghana, with faculties of Business (FoB) and Applied Science and Technology (FAST) selected for a case study. The objectives of the study include; types of social media platforms used by students, reasons for the use of social media by students, the level of exposure of students to social media sites. A sample size of 280 out of a population of 934 of third year 300 students were participated, out of which 272 (97.1%) of the questionnaire were retrieved. The findings of the study revealed that the most frequent use of social media tool by students of Tamale Technical University was WhatsApp. Entertainment and up-to-date information were found to be some of the reasons Tamale Technical University Students use social media. Correspondingly, the study revealed that students spent much time on social media which could affect the amount of time they spent studying. The study recommended that restriction of social media use during classes time. It also recommended students to allocate much time for their studies and use of social media for the right purposes, particularly academics.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Rashid, M. A. Issah, D. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4135 2024-01-12T11:24:26Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: THE AVAILABILITY, AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF GHANAIAN LANGUAGE MATERIALS IN LIBRARIES: THE CASE OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA Authors: Rashid, M. A.; Issah, D. Abstract: Ghanaian Language and Culture is one of the courses offered in the College of Education (CoE) in Ghana. As a result, several Ghanaian Languages are approved to be studied in these CoE. With this approval, every College is designated to study a particular language depending on the location of the college and/or the dominant language spoken at the college location coupled with the choice of the student. Notably, students find it difficult to read accurately with the right speed and prosody in the various Ghanaian Languages of study, through observation. Essentially, language acquisition occurs in continual interaction with peers, teachers, and the content. Consequently, contents could mainly be found in written materials or documents made available to students for interactions. Each college is thus supposed to have a library equipped with at least these content materials on the programs they offer. However, the availability of these materials at the colleges had been a bone of contention between students, tutors, and librarians. This study, therefore, seeks to quantitatively investigate the availability, awareness and utilization of Ghanaian Language materials in the libraries of CoE in the Northern Region of Ghana. Through random sampling with questionnaires, data collected from 84 students, 7 tutors, and 4 librarians were coded and analyzed using SPSS as a tool and following Blumler and Katz’s ‘Uses and Gratification Theory’. The study reveals that materials on these Ghanaian languages of the study found in the libraries of these colleges are woefully inadequate to be utilized. Even, the little materials available in these libraries are under-utilized by these students. The study further establishes that the lack of materials coupled with under-utilization affects bilingual education and the performance of these students in their various Ghanaian languages of study in the CoE in the Northern Region of Ghana. The study also reveals that 57% against 43% and 51% against 49% of students and tutors respectively are aware of the availability of these Ghanaian Language materials in the CoE libraries but under-utilize them or use them only when they need information or when they are preparing for exams or other reasons.

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