Female librarians in Ghana

There are several renowned Female Librarians in Ghana. Although the Department of Information of Studies at the University of Ghana trains both male and female, most of the male colleagues divert to other areas at the masters level or continue to become lecturers without practicing librarianship. It is one of the professions perceived to be dominated by female, regardless of the technical nature of the training. This article presents notable female librarians who have made significant contributions in the Information Science and Librarianship profession The female librarians have worked in various capacities in higher institutions in Ghana and have contributed tremendously to the growth of the library profession in Ghana. A few of them have retired from regular official duties, but are working to support of the librarianship profession in various capacities Female librarian working to support the development of upcoming librarians and to attach prestige to the library profession has increased within the African region of which the leadership of AfLIA who are mostly females contributing to connect Africa's libraries and the information profession to the World. These are mostly done through professional development activities.Female librarians in Ghana are very necessary and important because it motivates other female to venture into the profession.
Dr.Helena Asamoah-Hassan
Dr. Helena Asamoah-Hassan is currently the Executive Director of AfLIA and one of the founding members of African Library and Information Associations and Institutions - AfLIA. Currently, She is the Board Chairperson of the Ghana Library Authority, INASP Associate and Open Access advocate.
Education
* Ph.D. (2011) - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
* Master of Arts ( 1981) University of Ghana
* Bachelor of Library Science (1977) Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
Positions Held
*Some of her previous held positions includes:
**University Librarian at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, from October 2000 to July 2014
**Member, Governing Board - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 2007 to 2011
**Chairperson - International Advisory Committee for UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme 2013 - 2015.
**Chairperson - Advisory Board of the Electronic Information for Libraries Network (eIFL.net) January 2009 to 2011.
**Chairperson - Africa Section Standing Committee, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) 2005 to 2007.
**Consultant - eIFL.net, INASP
**Regional Advisor for Africa - Emerald Publishing, April 2011 - 2013
**Consultant - Carnegie Corporation of New York, 2004
**Member - Planning Committee of the Sub-Saharan Africa Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning Colloquium, March 2006 to 2008
**President- Ghana Library Association 2002-2006
Publications
She has ninety six publications to her credit.
Mrs.Matilda Amissah-Arthur
She is a librarian and the wife of the late Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur.
Career
* Board Chair- Worldreader.
*Former Board Member for Ghana Library Authority
*Book expert in the DFID project
*Set up and managed the USAID computerized library
*Consultant for top book publishers since 2006.
*13th President of the Ghana Library Association between 1996-1998.
* NGO - Reading for life
Professor Perpetua Sekyiwa Dadzie
*Prof. Perpetua Sekyiwa Dadzie is currently the University Librarian of the University of Ghana with a wealth of experience, from previously being the Head of Department for the Department of Information Studies in the same University, a Lecturer and the President of the Ghana Library Association.
Education
* Ph.D (2013) University of South Africa (UNISA)
* M.Phil Library Studies (2003) University of Ghana
* Post-Grad Dip. Library Studies (1989) University of Ghana
* B.A. French and Linguistics (1981) University of Ghana
Experience
*University Library, The Balme Library - University of Ghana, Legon - till date.
*Lecturer, Department of Information Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, 2006- Date
* Ashesi University Library, 2002-2006
* Calvin McKain Library, University of Technology, Jamaica (1997-1999)
* Escuela International Sampredrana, Honduras (1993-1995)
* Ghana Standards Board (1993- 1996)
Experience
* University Librarian, Wisconsin University College, Ghana - till date
* Librarian- Ghana Standards Board (now Authority) up to 2011
* Treasurer - Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana.
* EIFL Copyright Coordinator in Ghana.
Areas of Interest
* Intellectual Property and Copyright issues
Publications
* Innovations in the Marketing of Library Services: Lessons for the Academic Librarian in Ghana
* Intellectual Property and Libraries: balancing the rights of stakeholders in academic libraries in Ghana
Dr. Olive Akpebu Adjah
Dr. Olive Akpebu Adjah is currently the Electronic Resources librarian at the Balme Library of the University of Ghana.
Publications
* What do you know? Health Literacy Level of Junior High School (JHS) 3 Pupils: University Basic School
* What is in a name? Ghanaian personal names as information sources
* A Study of the Reading Interests of Graduates on National Service Scheme in Ghana
* Combating illiteracy with libraries: the Kathy Knowles example
* Making university students in Ghana information literate and information competent: the role of librarians
* What Do Our Digital Native Students do or Do Not Do in Our Academic Libraries?
*Ghanaian funeral brochures: an unexplored rich source of biographical information
*Library Services For Neo-Literates: Some Challenges
*Career progression of female librarians in public university libraries in Ghana
*A guide to select reference sources in African Studies.
Mrs. Nina Chachu
*Mrs. Nina Chachu - Ashesi University
*AMICAL
Education
* University of Ibadan, Nigeria - PGDipLib, Librarianship 1975 - 1976
* Yale University - BA, History - 1969 - 1973
Work History
* Head Librarian Ashesi University 2008 to date
*Knowledge & Learning Manager, British Council, Accra, Ghana, 2003-2007
* Director, Kumasi, British Council, Ghana, 1984-2003
* Librarian, Ghana Library Board, Kumasi, Ghana, 1980-1984
* Librarian, Kainji Lake Research Institute, New Bussa, Nigeria, 1977-1980
* Graduate Assistant, Dept of Library & Archival Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria,
Mrs. Valentina Bannerman
She is the retired University Librarian of the University of Education Winneba, Ghana. Past President of the Ghana Library Association 2006-2010
Education
* M Phil (Educational Psychology) 2000, University of Cape Coast
* Post Graduate Diploma in Library Studies 1984, University of Ghana
* BA (Ed) 1976, University of Cape Coast
Career
* General Secretary, African Library and Information Association (AfLIA) 2013-2015
* Member, American Library Association 2006
* Member, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Board 2013
* Member, Board of Directors, Open Learning Exchange 2013
* Director, PenTrust, 2013-2015
* Member, National Media Commission 2007-2012
* Member, IFLA Africa Section -elected 2009-2011, Re elected 2013-2015
* Member Copyright and Legal Matters Committee of IFLA 2011-2015
* Chairperson, E-Resource Work Group, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH) 2006-2013
Publications
* Knowing is not Enough: Engaging in the Knowledge Economy
* Ghana Library Association and Networking: The Challenges
* The role of libraries in Education: The situation in Ghana. OLE Ghana Newsletter
* The critical role of libraries in the Information Society
Dinah Koteikor Baidoo
Dinah Koteikor Baidoo is a Snr. Assistant Librarian of Ashesi University in Ghana. She plays a tremendous role in the provision and dissemination of print and electronic information to students and faculty of Ashesi University. She has worked with the University since May 17, 2010.
Education
* Master of Arts in Librarianship; University of Ghana, Legon - 2007 - 2008
* Bachelor of Education in Guidance Counselling; University of Education, winneba - 2004 - 2006
* Diploma in Librarianship; University of Ghana, Legon - 1999 - 2001
* Teacher's Certificate "A'; Accra Training College - 1992 - 1995
Publications
* LAMPTEY, Richard Bruce and BAIDOO, Dinah Koteikor and HASSAN, Anna Adwoa and HOLMNER, Marlene (2016) Enabling Technology Driven Library Environment in Sub-Saharan African Universities: a study of the Carnegie Continuing Professional Development Programme experience vis-a-vie the participants work enhancement. Paper presented at: IFLA WLIC 2016 - Columbus, OH - Connections. Collaboration. Community in Session 145 - Africa.
* BAIDOO, Dinah Koteikor (2016) Assessing and choosing an appropriate library management software that is compatible with the South African Bibliography Catalogue (SABICat). Paper presented at: IFLA WLIC 2016 - Columbus, OH - Connections. Collaboration. Community in Session 101 - Poster Session.
*African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) - Institutional membership since 2015
*The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana - Institutional membership
*The Committee of University Libraries and their Deputies (CULD)
*Ghana Library Association
Ms. Ayesha Mariama Yewande Labinjo
Ms. Ayesha M. Y. Labinjo - Kibi Presbyterian College of Education
Education
*Master of Arts in Library Studies; University of Ghana, Legon - 2008 - 2009
*Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology; University of Ghana, Legon - 2003 - 2006
*Diploma in Study of Religions; University of Ghana, Legon - 1999 - 2001
*Teacher's Certificate "A'; Holy Child College of Education, Takoradi - 1991 - 1994
Professional Association
* Ghana Library Association
*Association of Higher Education Librarians & Deputies - Ghana
Janet Odetsi Twum
Janet Odetsi Twum is currently the head Librarian at the Ghana School of Law
Education
* Bachelors of Law (LLB) ; Central University of Ghana, Mateheko 2015 - 2019
* Masters of Information Technology; University of Pretoria, South Africa: 2016 -2018
* Masters of Library Studies, University of Ghana;2008-2010
* Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Information Studies, University of Ghana 2005-2008
* Diploma in Librarianship:University of Ghana, 2000-2001
Experience
Librarian; Ghana School of Law; 2013 to date
Head of Circulation, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration; 2005 - 2013
Library Assistant; SOS Herman Gmeiner international College, 2003-2005
Library Assistant; Ghana Book Trust Children's Librarian 2002-2003
Teacher, LA Angilcan JSS - 2001
Teacher Odumase -1996 -2001
Awards
Bitner Fellow at Cornell Law School;USA
Professional Association
*Ghana Library Association
*Association of Higher Education Librarians & Deputies - Ghana
*International Association of Law Librarians - USA

Francisca Yaba Asante (Mrs)
Francisca Yaba Asante is currently the Head,Library Directorate of Central University
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* Master of Arts in Library Studies,University of Ghana,Legon
* Bachelor of Arts in information Studies, University of Ghana,Legon
* Diploma in Library studies,University of Ghana,Legon
Professional Association

*Ghana Library Association
*Association of Higher Education Librarians & Deputies - Ghana

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