Going the full distance: Strategic support for digital libraries in distance education at the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana
Going the full distance: Strategic support for digital libraries in distance education at the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana
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2018
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Owusu-Ansah Mfum, Christopher
Antonio Da Silva, Rodrigues
Van Der Walt, Thomas
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Journal of Librarianship and Information Science
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Many African universities have employed distance education to expand access to education and digital libraries can ensure seamless
access to information for distance learners. The purpose of this study was to investigate the availability of policies and strategic
initiatives for developing digital library services in distance education at the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana. The study
relies on the results of semi-structured interviews with selected librarians of the University, and institutional document analysis.
The study found that digital library use in distance education at the University is seriously hampered due to the absence of strategic
support, consistent policies and dedicated funding for digital library initiatives.
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Owusu-Ansah, C. M., Rodrigues, A. D. S., & Van Der Walt, T. (2021). Going the full distance: Strategic support for digital libraries in distance education at the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 53(1), 3-15.