UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FIRST ANNUAL LIBRARY RETREAT

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Theme:
“Creating a responsive Library organization in a new public university: Opportunities and
challenges”


Special Guest of Honour: Prof. FK Sarfo, Vice Chancellor
Guest Speaker: Dr Mac Anthony Cobblah, University Librarian, UCC
Chairman: Prof Ebenezer Bonya, Ag. Director, DRID

Day 1: Wednesday, 18 January, 2023


Session 1: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Keynote Address:
“Creating a responsive Library organization in a new public university”: The role of the Consortium
of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana
Dr Mac Anthony Cobblah, University Librarian, UCC
Q & A


10.30-12.30pm
Practical Session
“Getting the best out of electronic resources”: Access options and search strategies
A facilitation by Dr Mac Anthony Cobblah, University Librarian, UCC
Q & A


Lunch Break: 12.30 – 1.30pm


Session Two: 1.30 – 4.30pm


1.30 – 3.30pm
Presentation 2
“Marketing Library services in the era of Google, Social Media, and AI”
A facilitation by Dr Mac Anthony Cobblah, University Librarian, UCC
Q & A


3.30 – 4.30pm
Presentation 3
“Cultivating a positive work ethic for a strong Library organizational culture”
A presentation by Dr Mac Anthony Cobblah, University Librarian, UCC
Q & A


Day 2: Thursday, 19 January, 2023: 9.00am- 5pm
Session 1: 9.00 – 12.00pm


9.00-10.00am
Improving productivity in a new public university: The role of work ethics
A presentation by Dr Isaac Marfo Oduro, Acting Internal Auditor


10.00 -12.00pm
“Optimising the new Library Webpage for enhanced library service delivery”
A facilitation by Mr Donald Yeboah, IT Unit
Q & A


Lunch break: 12.00 -1. 00pm


Session 2: 1.00 -5.00pm
1.00- 2.00pm
Library Asset Management & ICT Resources:
A presentation by Mr Christian Adu Boahen
Q & A


2.00-3.00pm
A glimpse of the new organizational structure of the University Library
A presentation by Dr Isaac Marfo Oduro, Acting Internal Auditor
Q & A
3.00 – 4.00pm
The role of professional development in enhancing the Library organization: Seminars and
Conferences; Charterships; Research & Publications; Further Education.
A facilitation by Dr CM Owusu-Ansah, Acting University Librarian
Q & A


4.30pm
Unconference and Departure