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Asmawu Abubakar

Senior Assistant Librarian

  • Profile



    Asmawu Abubakar serves as a Senior Assistant Librarian at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) specifically at the Graduate Resource Center. She holds both a Master of Philosophy (MPHIL) and a Master of Arts (MA) in Information studies from the University of Ghana, Legon.

    She plays a crucial role in supporting the overall management and operation of the library. She oversees daily operations and manages library staff in the absence of the head librarian, ensures efficient and effective library services and procedures and maintains and update library policies and procedures. Her research interests include library information systems and library automation management.

    Her dedication to continuous learning and professional development underscores her commitment to enhancing library services and embracing technological advancement in the field.

  • Publications

    No. PUBLICATION
    1 Asmawu Abubakar (2022) Adoption and use of information communication and technology in academic libraries in Ghana: a case study of Central university, Accra Ghana. United International Journal for Research & Technology (UIJRT) | Volume 03, Issue 11
    2 Asmawu Abubakar & Afua Frempong Kore,. Adoption, training and satisfaction of ICT usage in private academic libraries in Ghana: a case study of Methodist University, Ghana. International Journal of Humanities & Social Science Studies (IJHSSS): 2349-6959 (Online),

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    2020 MHPIL Information Studies University of Ghana, Legon
    2008 MA Information studies University of Ghana, Legon

  • Professional Training

    • Library science and Information management training
    • Technology and digital resources training
    • Reference and research skills

  • Positions Held/Served

    POSITION
    Campus Librarian (GCTU Koforidua Campus)
    Welfare committee Chair (Koforidua Learning Center)
    Adjunct Lecturer (Koforidua Learning Center)

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE
    Collection development management.
    Library automation system management
    Research in ICT usage in library

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    CONFERENCES / SEMINARS
    AI and the Future of Digital Learning, Britannica Education, (30th January 2025), 2019
    September 2024, Conference of Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies (CULD
    August 2022 Seminar on Effective Communication for Improving Personal and Organizational Culture.
    February 2022, workshop on administrative write-up.
    November 2021, KOHA training.
    July 2013: Seminar on changes in the cataloguing environment. Organized by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. (CSIR
    2008: Seminar on strengthening the network among Ghanaian libraries and information professionals. Organized by Ghana Library Association and Goethe Institute

  • Honours/Awards