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Afua Frempong-Kore

University Librarian, GCTU

  • Profile

    Ms. Afua Frempong-Kore is the University Librarian at 爆料吃瓜网 (GCTU). She holds both an MPhil and an MA in Information Studies from the University of Ghana, Legon, and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of South Africa (UNISA).

    She is a highly motivated lady and a team player who is ready to learn from all manner of persons. Her research interests include collection management, user education, the use of social media in academic libraries, and total quality management. Ms. Frempong-Kore is a member of the Ghana Library Association (GLA) and the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH).

    She is recognized for her organized, analytical, and personable approach, as well as her strong team collaboration and leadership skills. She is a member of the academic board and library board. In addition to her role as University Librarian, she serves as an adjunct lecturer and has fourteen publications to her credit.

  • Publications

    No. PUBLICATION
    1 Afua Frempong Kore. The relevance of collection development policy in the Collection development of Maranatha University college and Ghana Christian University College Libraries (2012) Library Philosophy and practice e-journal 4997.
    2 Krampah Akoto Bitterman Bennedicta and Frempong Kore Afua., Impact of social media on academic performance of undergraduate students in Ghana communications Technology University (2021) Library philosophy and practice (e-Journal).
    3 Ameyaw, S & Frempong-Kore, Afua. (2021) Records management practice practices in Ghana Tertiary Institutions: A case study of 爆料吃瓜网. UDS international Journal of development, 7(2), 461-472
    4 Afua Frempong Kore, Bennedicta Krampah Akoto Bitterman and Gorden Derby Collection development practices in academic libraries in Ghana: the case study of Ghana Communications Technology University library. United International Journal of research and technology (UIJRT) 3 (9), PP. 37-45
    5 Afua Frempong Kore (2022) 鈥淓ffects of donation on collection development of private academic libraries in Ghana: A case study of Central University鈥� Library Philosophy and Practice.
    6 Frempong Kore A, A Ameyaw,S., and Asante E. (2022) Disaster Preparedness in Selected University Libraries in Ghana. ADRRI Journal (Multidisciplinary),
    7 Krampah Akoto Bitterman Bennedicta and Frimpong Kore Afua., 鈥淩esource Acquisition and the Role of Collection Development Policy in the Development of Ghana communications Technology University Library Collection鈥� (2022). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal)
    8 Afua Frempong Kore and Bitterman BKA., The use of Collection and Services of Academic Libraries in Ghana: a case study of Ghana communications Technology University, Accra Ghana. United International Journal for Research and Technology (UIJRT) 2(6), PP 1-9
    9 Afua Frempong Kore. The role of donation on collection development in 爆料吃瓜网 Library. International Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Vol 3 issue 6
    10 Afua Frempong Kore (2020) Donation as a source of acquisition in Trinity Theological Seminary and Ghana Christian University College Libraries. ADRRI Journal of Art and social sciences,
    11 Abubakar A & Frempong-Kore A (2022) Adoption, Training and Satisfaction of ICT Usage in Private Academic Libraries in Ghana. International Journal of Humanities and social sciences studies (IJHSSS)
    12 Samuel Ameyaw, Charles Nana Eleduh Amoah, Afua Frempong-Kore, (2024) Who are the Culprits? Evaluation of Theft and Mutilation of Academic Library Materials: Experience from the Walton Whaley Library INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP, 9(3), 47-74 ISSN: 2474-3542.
    13 Ameyaw Samuel, Ghana Afua Frempong-Kore, Ghana Bitherman Benedicta Krampah Akoto. (2022). An Albatross on the Neck: Social Media use and its Effects on Students鈥� Academic Performance in Ghana: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies Vol.8, No.2, pp.35-52

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    2021- Date PHD Candidate University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa
    2017-2018 MPHIL Information Studies University of Ghana, Accra
    1997-1998 MA Information Studies University of Ghana, Accra

  • Professional Training

  • Positions Held/Served

    POSITION
    University Librarian
    Acting University Librarian
    Head Librarian
    Tutor

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    CONFERENCES / SEMINARS
    Sept. 2019 International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICETE) 2019
    Sept 2016 Second CARLIGH International Conference at INSTI
    July 2014: First CARLIGH International Conference at INSTI
    November 2013: LIBRARY MANAGEMENT: Proposal writing, Change
    Management, Staff Management, Budgeting and Grants Management.
    JUNE 2013: Strategic Planning Workshop, organized by INASP, CARLIGH Secretariat, CSIR
    FEBRUARY 2013: Searching e-resource databases, Ghana-Korea Centre, University of Ghana.
    APRIL 2009: Trends in Librarianship, Information Resource Centre, American Embassy, Accra.
    MARCH 2009: DATAD and International Advocacy Seminar on Institutional Repositories, Airport West Hotel, Accra.
    JANUARY 2009: Information Literacy and Curriculum Development, University of Education, Winneba.
    JUNE 2008: Power Point Presentation and Internet Research, Information Resource Centre, American Embassy, Accra.
    May 2008: - Author Workshop by Emerald - Aluka Digital Training by Aluka - Customer Care by CARLIGH, ICT Centre, University of Ghana.
    APRIL 2008: Author Publishing, Research and Online Usage and dissemination of Author Works 鈥� By Emerald, ICT Centre, University of Ghana.

  • Honours/Awards

    AWARDS / HONOURS
    Meritorious Award 鈥� Ten years of service to the university community