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Staff development of Library Assistants in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Abstract
The study utilized the questionnaire instrument to collect and analyze data to determine the state of staff development of Library Assistants in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. All Library Assistants were taken through staff orientation and on the job training. They also received instruction in user/reader services. Over 89% of the Library Assistants were satisfied with the in-service training given. Only 29% of them had enjoyed study leave with pay, while over 55% were desirous to be granted study leave to pursue further studies in Library and Information related programmes. It was revealed that most Library Assistants did not have the opportunity to participate in seminars, workshops, Library Association Meetings and Conferences. Recommendations have therefore been given to correct these anomalies.
Keywords: Librarianship, Paraprofessionals, Training, University Libraries
