Office of the University University Librarian
Mr. Ibrahim Kwabena Antwi has distinguished himself nationally and internationally, in a professional career spanning over thirty-three years. He is the University Librarian of the University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana and is currently Chairman, Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies, Ghana.
He has over the years been instrumental in generally promoting the cause of librarianship, not only in Ghana but within the West African sub-region. He played a pivotal role in revival of SCAULWA and was elected its Chairman from 1999 to 2003.
As an established academic, he has authored well over forty publications, including twenty-seven refereed journal articles. The Ghana Library Association in recognition of his achievements awarded him its highest honour of Fellow in 2006.
Mr. Antwi is a member of the Ghana Institute of Management; an external examiner for the Department of Information Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. He is also an external assessor for professionals in a number of institutions and a tutor in Information Studies at the Tamale Workers’ College run by the Institute of Adult Education, University of Ghana, Legon.
His passion to help emerging scholar has motivated him to facilitate a number of workshops in various tertiary institutions on fundamentals of getting published in scholarly journals. He has been the Editor-in-Chief of the Ghana Library Journal since 2005, and serves on the editorial boards of several journals including the Development Spectrum, and the Ghana Journal of Development Studies. He is also a founding member and Vice President of the West African Association of Library and Information Science Journal Editors.
His dedication to the library profession has seen him as a staff of key university libraries both in Ghana and Nigeria. Starting at Balme Library, University of Ghana, Legon in 1976, he continued to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Bauchi in Nigeria, where he rose to the status of Deputy University Librarian in 1989 and acted as University Librarian from 1990 to 1991. Back in Ghana, he was at the University of Cape Coast Library and then finally moved to become the first University Librarian of the University for Development Studies in 1993, where he has successfully established a multi campus library system involving four campus libraries spread over three regions in Ghana.
He was a Visiting University Librarian to the University of Education, Winneba in 1988 and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. during the 2009/2010 academic year. By this feat, he has the unparalleled privilege of working in all five public universities in Ghana.
Mr. Antwi has been involved in consultancies for polytechnics at Ho, Wa and Sunyani, all in Ghana, where he actually wrote the blue print for their establishment and management. He also played a key role in pioneering the set-up of a community library at Nsuta in the Ashanti Region in 2008, with an initial stock of 10,000 volumes and a variety of ICT equipment.
Through his initiative, the Committee of University Libraries and their Deputies instituted a seminar series; the maiden one he successfully organized in 1996.
While in Nigeria, Mr. Antwi was the Treasurer of the Bauchi State Chapter of the Nigeria Library Association from 1981 to 1985, and Secretary of the Academic and Research Libraries Section of the association from 1986 to 1990.
Mr. Antwi has been listed in International Who is Who of Twentieth Century Achievement, 1999.
PUBLICATIONS OF MR. I. K. ANTWI, UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, TAMALE
A. Journal Articles
1. Antwi, I. K. and Alemna, A. A.
Cataloguing of Ghanaian names: Problems and possible solutions. Libri, Vol. 34, No. 4, 1984, pp. 333 – 340.
2. Antwi, I. K.
Cooperation and resource sharing among Nigerian libraries. International Library Movement, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1984, pp. 124 – 136.
3. Antwi, I. K.
The reading habits and interests of secondary school students in Bauchi metropolis: A case study. Nigerian Libraries, Vol.21, No. 2, 1985, pp.
50 – 60.
4. Antwi, I. K.
The state of development of training college libraries in Ghana. International Library Movement, Vol. 9, No. 3, 1987, pp. 110 – 118.
5. Antwi, I. K.
The development of public libraries in Nigeria: The case of Bauchi State Library Service. Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 41, No. 10. October 1989, pp. 285 – 293.
6. Antwi, I. K.
The relevance and adequacy of Bauchi State Library Service: An appraisal by users. Nigerian Library and Information Science Review, Vol. 7, No. 2, 1989, pp. 9 – 16.
7. Antwi, I. K.
The problem of library security: The Bauchi experience. International Library Review, Vol. 21, 1989, pp. 363 – 372.
8. Antwi, I. K.
The National Library of Nigeria: A case study of Bauchi State Branch. Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 42, No. 4, April 1990, pp. 127 – 135.
9. Antwi, I. K.
The contribution of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Bauchi, to library development in Nigeria. Education Libraries Journal, Vol. 33, No. 3, 1990, pp. 41 – 53.
10. Alemna, A. A. and Antwi, I. K.
Library co-operation practices of university libraries in Ghana. International Library Review, Vol. 22, 1990, pp.273 – 282.
11. Antwi, I. K. and Nwali, L. O.
Staff development of librarians: The case of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Bauchi, Nigeria. Library Management, Vol. 11, No. 6, 1990, pp.30 –34.
12. Antwi, I. K.
Promoting the effective use of library resources: An overview of the experiences of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Nigeria. African Journal of Academic Librarianship, Vol. 8, 1990, pp.19 – 26
13. Alemna, A. A. and Antwi, I. K.
Towards a re-interpretation of public library purpose. Public Library Quarterly, Vol. 12, No. 3, 1992, pp.49 – 58.
14. Antwi, I. K.
Focus on Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University New Library building. Library Management, Vol. 13, No. 1, 1992, pp.22 – 26.
15. Antwi, I. K. and Bantai, R. C.
Staff development of library assistants: The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library experience. African Journal of Academic Librarianship, Vol. 10, 1992, pp.13 – 18.
16. Antwi, I. K. and Bello, M. A.
Motivation and productivity in academic libraries: A case study of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Nigeria. Library Management, Vol. 14, No. 5, 1993, pp.27 –34.
17. Antwi, I. K.
Status of librarians in Ghanaian universities. Aslib Proceedings,Vol. 45, No.9, 1993, pp. 242 – 246.
18. Antwi, I. K.
Review of “Libraries and information provision in Ghana” by A A Alemna. African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, Vol. 6, No. 1, 1996, p.57.
19. Alemna, A. A., Kisiedu, C. O. and Antwi, I. K.
Library facilities in the polytechnics of Ghana in view of their roles as tertiary institutions. Aslib Proceedings, Vol. 48, No.10, 1996, pp. 233 – 240.
20. Antwi, I. K.
Funding university libraries: The way out. Ghana Library Journal, Vol. 9, 1997, pp.23 – 29.
21. Yeboah, P. A. and Antwi I. K.
Motivation and productivity in academic libraries: A case study of the University of Cape Coast Library, Ghana. Ghana Library Journal, Vol. 13, 2001, pp.1-11
22. Alemna, A. A. and Antwi, I. K.
A review of consortia building among university libraries in Africa. Library Management, Vol. 23, No. 4/5, 2002, pp.234 – 238.
23. Antwi, I. K.
Publishing the Ghana Library Journal: Trends, challenges and the way forward. Ghana Library Journal, Vol. 18, 2006, pp.79 – 89.
B. Books
1. Antwi, I. K., Mohammed, D. S. and Asuquo, E. E. Bauchi guide. Bauchi: Federal University of Technology Library, 1984, 134p.
2. Antwi, I. K.
Library cooperation practices among university libraries in Nigeria. In
P. N. Kaula, Krishan Kumar et al ( Eds), International and comparative librarianship systems : Ranganathan Memorial Volumes. New Delhi: B R Pub, 1996, 942p ( 2 vols)
C. Conference Proceedings
1. Antwi, I. K. Communication in academic libraries: The case of Ghanaian university libraries. In S. N. Amanquah, I. K. Antwi and M. Osei Bonsu (Eds), Academic libraries in a changing World. Proceedings of the Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies, University College of Education of Winneba, February 11 – 13, 1998. Accra: Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies, 1998, pp.107 -118.
3. Antwi, I.K. and Ibrahim, A.K. Country report: Ghana. In A.A.Alemna (Ed.), Networking and resource sharing in African University Libraries: Proceedings of SCAULWA 2001 Conference, GIMPA Accra, Ghana. Accra: SCAULWA, 2002, pp.76-82.
4. Antwi, I.K. Management of library and information science journals: The experience of the Ghana Library Journal. In L.O. Aina, A.A. Alemna and I. Mabawonku (Eds), Improving the quality of library and information science journals in West Africa. Ibadan: Third World Information Sciences, 2005,pp.63-73.
D. Research Report
1. Antwi, I. K.
Science and technology reference materials: An annotated bibliography, 1984, 111p (Unpublished).
E. Edited Works
1. Amanquah, S. N., Antwi, I. K. and Bonsu, Osei M.
Academic libraries in a changing environment. Proceedings of the Seminar of Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies, College of Education of Winneba, February 11 – 13, 1998. Accra: Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies, 1999, pp.107 – 117p.
2. Antwi, I. K.
Directory of university libraries and professional librarians in the West African Sub-Region/Compiled by Valentina Bannerman. Accra: SCAULWA, 2002,411p.
3. Antwi, I. K., and Asamoah – Hassan, H. R.
ICT in academic and research libraries in Ghana. Proceedings of the Seminar of Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies, University Library, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, July 31 – August 3, 2002. Kumasi: Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies, 2003, 123p.
4. Antwi, I. K.
Development of libraries in West Africa in the new millennium: The role of National Library Associations. Proceedings of the West African Library Association Conference, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Accra, September 12 – 14, 2001. Accra: West African Library Association, 2002, 78p.
5. Antwi, I. K.
Donor support and sustainability. Proceedings of the Standing Conference of African University Libraries, Western Area Conference, Erata Hotel, Accra, November 3 – 5, 2003. Accra: SCAUWLA, 2003, 250p.
F. Conference/Seminar/Workshop Papers
1. Antwi, I. K.
Communication in academic libraries in Nigeria: An overview of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library experience. Paper Presented at a Seminar on Communication in Academic and Research Libraries in Nigeria by the Academic Libraries Section of the Nigerian Library Association, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, November 10 – 13, 1991, 18p.
2. Antwi, I. K.
University for Development Studies Library, Tamale: The first two years. Paper Presented at the Department of Library and Archival Studies Seminar, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana, April 17, 1996, 17p.
Funding Ghanaian university libraries: The way out. Paper Presented at the Ghana Library Association Annual Congress, Accra, Ghana,
December 11 – 12, 1997, 10p.
4. Antwi, I. K.
ILL/DD project in Ghana: The UDS experience. Paper Presented at the 6th International Conference on Inter lending and Document Supply, Pretoria, South Africa, October 25 – 29, 1999, 8p.
5. Antwi, I. K.
The role of library attendants. Paper Presented at TRAX Programme Support Workshop on Skill Sharing and Resource Management, TRAX Conference Room, Bolgatanga, Ghana, June 19, 2002, 57p. (Unpublished)
6. Antwi, I. K.
Referencing and documentation of sources in research work. Paper Presented at Workshop on Research and Related Issues for Academic Staff of University for Development Studies, Tie Tear Conference Room,
Bolgatanga, Ghana, December 15 -17, 2008, 15p. (Unpublished)
7. Antwi, I. K.
Ethical issues in publishing. Paper Presented at a Capacity Building Workshop on How to Publish through Research for Tamale Polytechnic Academic
Staff, Radach Memorial Conference Centre, Tamale, May 11-12, 2009, 19p. (Unpublished)
8. Antwi, I. K.
Fundamentals of getting published in scholarly journals. Paper Presented at a Research Workshop on Getting Published in Scholarly Journals, J. N. Aryeteey Auditorium, University of Education, Winneba, October 12-13, 2009, 73p (Unpublished).
9. Antwi, I. K.
Publishing in scholarly journals. Paper Presented at a Workshop on Publishing in Scholarly Journals, Pharmacy Conference Room, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, November 17-18, 2009, and 120p (Unpublished).
10. Antwi, I. K.
Determinants of publishing in scholarly journals. Paper Presented at a Workshop on Publishing in Scholarly Journals for Librarians. GNAT Hall, Accra, July 15, 2010, 140p (Unpublished).
11. Antwi, I. K. and Alemna, A. A.
Proposal writing and scholarly publishing. Paper Presented at a Workshop on Author Aid Writing Skills, UDS Guest House, Accra, December 5-11, 2010, 160p. (Unpublished)
12. Editorial concerns and scholarly publishing. Paper Presented at a Workshop on Publishing in Scholarly journals for Academic Staff of faculty of Planning and Land Management, University for Development Studies, Wa Campus, October 12-13, 2011, 24p. (Unpublished)
G. Newsletters
1. Antwi, I. K.
Report on the 6th ILDS Conference, South Africa, October 25-29, 1999. IFLA/DANIDA Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2000, pp. 1-2.
2. Antwi, I. K.
From the Chairman’s desk. SCAULWA Newsletter, Vols. 1 – 4, 2001 - 2003
3. Bannerman, V. and Antwi, I. K.
Report on 2001 SCAULWA Conference. SCAULWA Newsletter,
Vol.3, No. 1, 2002, p.2.