Library Literature in Ghana, 1950 - 1994

Abstract

Library literature in Ghana between 1950 and 1994, as listed in the two bibliographies compiled by Alemna (1994 and 1995) was analysed using bibliometrics as the method of research. The findings revealed that the number of published materials in librarianship in Ghana increased over time, with the upsurge noticeable in the last five years of the study, which recorded 26.30% of all the publications. It was revealed that journals, theses and books were the major formats of publication. Also, more research was published in foreign journals than local journals. The findings also show that the levels of literature scatter, as well as collaborative work was low.


(African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science: 2002 11 (2): 89-96)