scholarly journals Professional Development Programmes and their Effect on Staff Performance: A Study of Technical University Libraries in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 456-469
Author(s):  
Micheal Owusu Acheaw ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Staff Performance ◽  
Technical University

Critical success factors for total quality management implementation and implications for sustainable academic libraries

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 545-563
Author(s):  
Edward Asante ◽  
Patrick Ngulube
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Total Quality Management ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Critical Success Factors ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Technical University

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the critical success factors for total quality management implementation and implications for sustainable academic libraries in Ghana. This study is part of a PhD project that focussed on selected technical university libraries in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted a quantitative approach to collect the data. Samples of 124 participants were involved in this study. PLS-SEM (Smart PLS3) software was used to analyse the data. Convergent, discriminant validity assessment was computed. Eight variables of critical success factors were tested in relation to total quality management implementation at selected academic libraries in Ghana.FindingsThis study established that out of the eight variables tested, six of them (i.e. top management commitment, employee innovation employee training, organisational culture, teamwork and effective communication, quality performance) indicated a significant positive relationship with total quality management implementation apart from strategic planning and human resource management.Research limitations/implicationsThis study was limited to eight variables as the critical success factors mentioned in the previous paragraph. The use of one methodology might be a limitation as the use of multimethod might have given a more comprehensive picture than the case. This study was limited to only technical university libraries in Ghana hence caution must be exercised when applying the results to contextually different academic environments. The results are applicable to academic universities library in Ghana and beyond if they are adjusted to suit the context.Practical implicationsThis study is timely as it may lead to effective total quality management implementation and the sustainability of technical university libraries in Ghana and Africa in general.Originality/valueThe proposed model can be used to enhance the smooth implementation of total quality management in academic libraries in general and Ghana in particular. The framework is termed as Eddie and Pat's Achievement of Quality Performance (EPAfQP) model.

FORMATION OF COMPETENCIES OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY IN THE LIGHT OF THE CONCEPT OF EDUCATION MODERNIZATION

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Екатерина Владимировна Брылева
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Technical University

Выявлены проблемы формирования профессионального становления будущих специалистов в процессе обучения в техническом вузе. Проанализированы положения компетентностного подхода как целостного опыта решения насущных проблем. Сформулированы основополагающие принципы составления программ учебной дисциплины «Иностранный язык». The problems of the formation of professional development of future specialists in the process of training at a technical university are revealed. The statements of the competence-based approach as a holistic experience in solving current problems are analyzed. The basic principles of framing programs of the academic discipline "Foreign language" are formulated.

Professional development in private university libraries in Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 488-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patience Emefa Dzandza ◽  
Harry Akussah
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Private University ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Budgetary Allocation

Purpose There has been a significant change in the provision of library services due to the application of technology to every aspect of library services. This has posed a major challenge to library staff as they need to be abreast with current technologies and their application to library services. One means by which a librarian can overcome this challenge is through professional development (PD) programs. The purpose of this paper is to determine PD opportunities in private university libraries in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey of 61 staff and interviews with 20 heads of libraries was conducted to collect data from 25 private universities in Ghana. Findings The study revealed that not all library staff in the private universities were allowed to attend PD programs. None of the private universities studied had a policy on PD and only three institutions made budgetary allocation to PD programs. Majority of the private universities did not have in-house PD programs and there were no means of knowledge sharing in most of the libraries studied. Originality/value In this paper, the researchers identified the major challenges encountered by library staff in private universities in Ghana and propose that librarians should see PD as a part of their own responsibility while, libraries should have a PD policy and make budgetary allocation toward PD.

scholarly journals ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF IMPLEMENTING THE MODEL OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS’ PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT OF A TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ельвіра Василівна Лузік ◽  
Анжеліка Миколаївна Кокарєва ◽  
Леся Олексіївна Хоменко-Семенова
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Information Environment ◽  
Technical University ◽  
Organizational Principles

scholarly journals Noteworthy: News Briefs from PA Libraries

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-190
Author(s):  
Linda Neyer ◽  
Larissa Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
State University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
University Of Pittsburgh ◽  
Library System ◽  
University Library ◽  
Duquesne University ◽  
Penn State ◽  
125Th Anniversary ◽  
E Mail

Accomplishments, experiences, events, and news about Pennsylvania librarians and libraries. In this issue: Chatham University Appointments and Professional Development Clarion University Libraries Appoint Two New Library Faculty Duquesne University Library News Lehigh Libraries Go Live with OLE The Library Company of Philadelphia’s African Americana Graphics Collection Now Online PADIGITAL E-mail List Penn State University Libraries News Seton Hill Library Marks 125th Anniversary with Makeover University of Pittsburgh Library System News

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