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The Ghana Library Association (GLA) is the main professional organisation representing libraries and information services in Ghana.[1] It was founded in 1962 by the West African Library Association (WALA). Eve Evans had started the WALA and she was to have an important role in creating a library service in Ghana.[2]

The GLA is a registered professional association under the Professional Bodies Decree NRCD 143 of 1973 with Registered No. PB 21 on 2 August 1986 in accordance with the laws of Ghana.[3] [4]It publishes the Ghana Library Journal, a peer-reviewed journal of Library science.[5] The association has been in existence for over 54 years.[6] It went through a period of activity and inactivity in the 1970s, but since 1983 it has been revived and growing steadily.

The Association has an elected governing council for a two-year tenure, chaired by the President, who sees to the running of the association.

The 19th President of the Association is Mr. Samuel Bentil Aggrey,[7] a senior librarian at Accra City Campus, University of Ghana.

Membership

  • Fellow
  • Chartered Member
  • Associate member
  • Student
  • Retired Member
  • Life Member
  • Ordinary member[3]

Constitution

There is a constitution which guides the activities of the association and this can be found here.[1]

Code of Ethics

This is available here.[1]

Membership of Professional Bodies

The Association is a member of the following professional bodies:

  • International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
  • African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA)[8]

List of Presidents

List of Presidents
Number Name Tenure
1st Mr. R. G. M. Pitcher 1962-1963
2nd Mr. E. K. Koranteng 1963-1964
3rd Mr. A. G. T. Ofori 1963-1964
4th Mr. E. K. Amedeke 1965-1967


Mr. Samuel Bentil Aggrey 19th President 2017 - date

Mrs. Perpetua S. Dadzie 18th President 2013-2016

Mr. Albert K. A. Fynn 17th President 2010-2012

Mrs. Valentina J. A. Bannerman 16th President 2006-2010

Mrs. Helena R. Asamoah-Hassan 15th President 2002-2006

Mr. Clement Entsua-Mensah 14th President 1998-2002

Mrs. Matilda Amissah-Arthur 13th President 1996-1998

Nana Asiedu 12th President 1992-1996

Mr. Daniel B. Addo 11th President 1990-1992

Mr. Samson Afre 10th President 1988-1990

Mr. J. A. Villars 9th President 1983-1988

Mr. G. C. O. Lamptey 8th President 1977-1983

Mr. A. N. De Heer 7th President 1971-1977

Mr. David Cornelius 6th President 1969-1971

Mr. David E. M. Odoi 5th President 1967-1969



See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Background". www.gla-net.org. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  2. ^ Association, American Library (1993). World Encyclopedia of Library and Information Services. American Library Association. ISBN 9780838906095.
  3. ^ a b "Ghana Library Association - Background". www.gla-net.org. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  4. ^ "Professional Bodies Registration Act, 1973 (nrcd 143)". lawsghana.com. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  5. ^ "Ghana Library Journal". www.ajol.info. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
  6. ^ "Ghana Library Association - Background". www.gla-net.org. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  7. ^ "Let the children read, ignorance is an abomination to God – Librarian". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  8. ^ "Membership – African Library & Information Associations & Institutions". Retrieved 2020-05-27.

Bibliography

  • Anaba Alemna (2006). "Current Information Issues and Developments in Ghana". Alexandria. 18. UK. ISSN 0955-7490.


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