Efua Mansa Ayiah
Winneba,Central Region
The supernatural is the natural not yet explained.
Elbert Hubbard
Summary
A dedicated, committed and compassionate information professional who has specialised in the field of Cataloguing and Classification, Front Desk Management and ispassionate about the information needs of students with visual impairment. Able to demonstrate strong technical skills in (Cataloguing and Classification), andinteract with staff and students. Serving persons with disabilities especially those with visual impairment is a passion. This has helped in facilitating the goals of my career. Committed to the field of research and development to improve the provision of library and information services to students with visual impairment in tertiary institutions in Ghana. I highly thrive in a pressurised and challenging working environment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificate
Work History
Head, Braille Library
University of Education, Winneba
10.2019 - Current
- Directing administration, planning, and formulating policy and recommendations, and coordinating the activities of the Braille Library
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Head, North Campus Library
University of Education, Winneba
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Providing reference services, guides users in using computer resources, analyze patrons needs and evaluate materials to develop the collection
Head Cataloguing Department
University of Education, Winneba
04.2010 - 08.2014
- Creating full MARC records according to AACR2R; RDA, assigning Library of Congress classification numbers and subject headings (LCSH) to each bibliographical record
Resource Person for the Blind
University of Ghana, Legon
02.2006 - 03.2010
- Brailling and transcribing of documents, assisting students with special needs in library research on the internet, open sources, academic databases, search engines as well as the library databases
Braillist
Ghana Education Service
09.1999 - 01.2006
- Assisting in managing and maintaining all braille, large print, and instructional materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives
Resource Person (On Secondment)
GIJ-Accra
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Assisting and advising academic on disability issues, giving guidance and counselling to students on academic and personal issues
Subject Teacher at JHS
Jukwa Catholic JHS
09.1994 - 05.1996
- Teaching subjects at the Junior High School level
Class Teacher
Bremang Catholic Primary School
09.1990 - 05.1994
- Teaching and managing a class of students
Education
M.A. Information Studies
Ph.D. - Special Education
09.2025
Certificate - Enhancing Librarians' ICT Skills For Research
05.2014
Certificate - Library And Information Science
04.2012
Skills
- Professional and Administrative Skills
- Monitoring and supervision abilities
- Ability to work closely with leaders, colleagues and subordinates to prioritise and focus on the accomplishment of mission and vision of an organisation
- Ability to motivate and evaluate a workforce in alignment with job expectations, and professional roles
- Ability to establish meaningful, measurable goals for organisational accomplishment, assess outcomes on regular basis, and develop a culture of accountability among direct reports
- Team player
- Good human relationship skills
- Excellent communicative skills
- Good customer relations
- Effective time management skills
- Information Communication and Technology Skills
- MS Office-Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Basic troubleshooting
- Library management systems (Virtua, OCLC, COHA)
- Search Engines
- Databases
- Open sources
- Adobe pro
- Assistive Technologies
- Customer Service
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Directed
- Customer Relations
Accomplishments
- Falicitated in the establishment of the Braille Library in UEW
- Head, Braille Library (UEW)
- Head, North Campus Library( UEW)
- Head, Cataloguing Section (UEW)
- Efficiently managing UEW Library Management Systems
- Produced two working manuals for the University of Education Winneba Library
- Produced a policy for the UEW Braille Library
- As an Assistant Librarian in the Cataloguing Department, I assisted the Head of Department in the management of the Library Management System for the Library
- Played an instrumental role in the Automation of the UEW Library
- As a Resource Person with the help of the University Librarian, I was able to persuade the university to buy Braille Embosser for the Resource Center to enhance work output.
- As a teacher in New Horizon Special School, I was able to teach the special needs children to learn and do routine activities independently and also organised in-service training to the staff on the preparation of an individualized educational programme.
- As a Resource Person to a blind student at the Ghana Institute of Journalism, I was able to execute my duties to the fullest which led to the successful completion of course work of the students with special needs.
- As a resource person at the Ghana School of Law (Makola) I was able to execute my duties to the fullest which aided the successful completion of course work of students with special needs.
- As an advisor and cosultant to the Komenda College of Education Library, I was able to restructure the Library to meet modern standards.
Affiliations
- Ghana Library Association
Certification
- Special Education
- Braillist
- Library
Additional Information
I am teamplayer, easy going and have a teachable spirit
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Head, Braille Library - University of Education, Winneba
10.2019 - Current
Head, North Campus Library - University of Education, Winneba
09.2014 - 01.2019
Head Cataloguing Department - University of Education, Winneba
04.2010 - 08.2014
Resource Person for the Blind - University of Ghana, Legon
02.2006 - 03.2010
Resource Person (On Secondment) - GIJ-Accra
09.2001 - 05.2003
Braillist - Ghana Education Service
09.1999 - 01.2006
Subject Teacher at JHS - Jukwa Catholic JHS
09.1994 - 05.1996
Class Teacher - Bremang Catholic Primary School
09.1990 - 05.1994
University of Education, Winneba - Ph.D., Special Education
University of Pretoria, South Africa - Certificate, Enhancing Librarians' ICT Skills For Research
Online Computer Library Center - Certificate, Library And Information Science
Educationcertificates
- University of Education, Winneba, 2017-present, PhD Candidate
- University of Pretoria, 2014, Professional Development Programme for the Next Generation African Library and Information Professionals
- University of Ghana, Legon, 2006-2007, Master of Arts (Information Studies)
- University of Education, Winneba, 1999-2000, Degree (Special Education and Social Studies)
- University of Education, Winneba, 1996-1999, Diploma (Special Education and Social Studies)
- OLA Training College, 1990-1993, Teacher's Cert 'A'
- Aggrey Mem., Zion Sch., 1985-1990, 'O' Level Cert.
Publicationsresearchprojects
- Chapter(s) in Book, Children with Physical Disabilities and other Health Impairments, Introduction to Special Needs Education: a guide for learners and teachers insights and perspectives, Y. E. Yekple & V. Mamah, 4th ed., 115-128, Frimpression, 2022
- Chapter(s) in Book, Children with Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities and other Health Impairments, Introduction to Special Needs Education: a guide for learners and teachers insights and perspectives, Y. E. Yekple & V. Mamah, 4th ed., 78-90, Frimpression, 2022
- Peer Reviewed Publication(s), Users' Perception of Library Resources in Academic Libraries: A Case of University of Education, Winneba Library, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 8(2), 601-615, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7664583, 2023
- Peer Reviewed Publication(s), Exploration of Appropriate Media for Satisfying the information Needs of Future Community of Africa Framers, Library Philosophy and Practice, 1513 (e-journal), https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1513, 2017
- Peer Reviewed Publication(s), Provision of assistive technologies in academic libraries to students with visual impairment in Ghana: A case study f the university of education, winneba, ghana, Library Philosophy and Practice, 1513 (e-journal), https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1679, 2017
- Referred conferences proceedings/articles, Effective Library leadership and management: issues for managers and subordinates in Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana, Proceedings of the 8th Seminar Of The Committee of University Librarians And their Deputies (CULD) 2013, 43-56, Committee Of University Librarians And Their Deputies, 2013
- Referred conferences proceedings/articles, Social Networking: a tool to use for effective service delivery to clients by African Libraries, World Library and Information Congress : 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly 2011, 1-14, International Federation Libraries and Associations, 2011
- Referred conferences proceedings/articles, Provision of Library and Information Services to the Visually Challenged Students in University of Ghana, Legon, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 1396, https//:digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1369, 2007
Libraryorientationpresentations
Cataloguing and classification to newly admitted students - 2010-date
Manuals
- User manual for Patrons in the use of WINNOPAC 2012
- User manual for Staff in copy Cataloguing in Virtua 2013
Roles And Responsibilities
- Head, Braille Library, Faculty Block 4th floor, 10/2019-Date
- Head, North Campus Library, Faculty Block 4th floor, 09/2014-2019
- Head Cataloguing Department, Osagyefo Library, 04/2010-2014
- Resource Person for the Blind, University of Ghana, Legon, 02/2006-03/2010
- Braillist, Ghana Education Service, 09/1999-2006
- Resource Person (On Secondment), GIJ-Accra, 09/2001-05/2003
- Resource Person, New Horizon Special School, 2001-2003
- Resource Person, Ghana School of Law(Mokola), 01/2008-01/2018
- Subject Teacher at JHS, Jukwa Catholic JHS, 09/1994-05/1996
- Class Teacher, Bremang Catholic Primary School, 09/1990-05/1994
Reports
- Library Orientation Committee report - University of Education, Winneba Library (2018)
- Cataloguing Department Annual Report - University of Education, Winneba Library (2013)
- Final Report on Library automation project: facilitating research and educational networking in UEW, 2013: Carnegie Corporation Grant - University of Education, Winneba Library (2013)
- Report on International Federation of Libraries and Associations - Puerto Rico, San Juan (2011)
- Report on training of staff on basic cataloguing processes - University of Education, Winneba Library (2011)
Policy
Draft policy for the UEW Braille Library (2021)
Personal Information
- Title: Mrs.
- Date of Birth: 04/20/73
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Membershipofprofessional
- Ghana Library Association
- American Library Library
Awards
- Fellowship 2012 - The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Programme based at OCLC's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA
- CPD PROGRAMME 2014 - Carnegie CPD programme at the University of Pretoria, South Africa
Institutionalservice
- Member- Carnegie Corporation Grants Committee (UEW), 2010-2013
- Chairperson- Library Orientation Committee (UEW), 2017-2020
- Chairperson- Library Welfare Association (UEW), 2018-present
- Chairperson- Library Procurement Committee (UEW) 2023-present
- Chairperson- Marketing, Advocacy and Outreach Committee (UEW Library), 2023-present
- Member- UEW Retiree's Committee (2020-2020)
References
- Ms. Agatha Gifty Larson, Acting University Librarian, University of Education, Winneba, Post Office Box 25, Winneba, 0240276167, agagift2003@yahoo.com
- Mrs. Valentina Aba Bannerman, Former University Librarian, University of Education, Winneba, Post Office Box 25, Winneba, 0208158477, valnin@gmail.com
- Prof. Samuel Hayford, Faculty of Educational Studies, University of Education Winneba, 0206255781
Training
- The Ghana Library Association workshop - 26th-27th April 2018
- International Workshop - 13th-17th April 2014
- World Library and Information Congress: 77th International Federation of Libraries and Associations (IFLA) General Conference and Assembly 2011 - 13th-18th August
- 25th Annual VTLS Europe, Middle East & Africa User's Group Meeting - 7th-9th September 2011
- First Sub-Regional Inclusive Educational Conference in West and Central Africa: 2012 - 6th-10th February
- 7th Seminar of the Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies (CULD) - October 28th-29th, 2010
- 8th Seminar of the Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies (CULD) - July 12th-13th, 2012
- Annual General Meeting of Ghana Library Association - 15th-18th December 2010
- Workshop on Publishing in Scholarly Journals - March 9th-10th, 2010
- Workshop on 'Responding to the needs of current users in academic libraries' - January 2022
- Workshop on 'Ghana Histo Cita-Thon 3.0. Diversify Citations' - March 2023
- Workshop on 'Wikiskills for Librarians' - March 2023
Community Service
- Advisor - Komenda College of Education Library (2019-2020)
- Resource Person - Ghana School of Law (2008-2018)
- Resource Person - Ghana Institute of Journalism (2001-2003)
- Resource Person - New Horizon Special School (2001-2003)
- Resource Person for a quiz competition organised by Ghana Library Authority, Effutu Municipal (2021)
- Member- Sister City of Charlottesville, Efutu 2018-present
Travelling, reading etc
Traveling: I love exploring new places and cultures. I have been to USA for visits and programmes, Puerto Rico, Sweden, etc
Reading: I enjoy books, articles, or other written materials for work and recreation.
Music: Listening to music relaxes me. i love to listen Jazz, countryside, cool etc.
Cooking: I have to flare of preparing food and experimenting with recipes.
Travelling, reading, listening to music and cooking
I have passion for travelling to experience different cultures and people.
reading and listening to music relaxes me while cooking for me is an expression of care and love
Educationcertificates
- University of Education, Winneba, 2017-present, PhD Candidate
- University of Pretoria, 2014, Professional Development Programme for the Next Generation African Library and Information Professionals
- University of Ghana, Legon, 2006-2007, Master of Arts (Information Studies)
- University of Education, Winneba, 1999-2000, Degree (Special Education and Social Studies)
- University of Education, Winneba, 1996-1999, Diploma (Special Education and Social Studies)
- OLA Training College, 1990-1993, Teacher's Cert 'A'
- Aggrey Mem., Zion Sch., 1985-1990, 'O' Level Cert.
Publicationsresearchprojects
- Chapter(s) in Book, Children with Physical Disabilities and other Health Impairments, Introduction to Special Needs Education: a guide for learners and teachers insights and perspectives, Y. E. Yekple & V. Mamah, 4th ed., 115-128, Frimpression, 2022
- Chapter(s) in Book, Children with Learning Disabilities Physical Disabilities and other Health Impairments, Introduction to Special Needs Education: a guide for learners and teachers insights and perspectives, Y. E. Yekple & V. Mamah, 4th ed., 78-90, Frimpression, 2022
- Peer Reviewed Publication(s), Users' Perception of Library Resources in Academic Libraries: A Case of University of Education, Winneba Library, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 8(2), 601-615, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7664583, 2023
- Peer Reviewed Publication(s), Exploration of Appropriate Media for Satisfying the information Needs of Future Community of Africa Framers, Library Philosophy and Practice, 1513 (e-journal), https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1513, 2017
- Peer Reviewed Publication(s), Provision of assistive technologies in academic libraries to students with visual impairment in Ghana: A case study f the university of education, winneba, ghana, Library Philosophy and Practice, 1513 (e-journal), https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1679, 2017
- Referred conferences proceedings/articles, Effective Library leadership and management: issues for managers and subordinates in Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana, Proceedings of the 8th Seminar Of The Committee of University Librarians And their Deputies (CULD) 2013, 43-56, Committee Of University Librarians And Their Deputies, 2013
- Referred conferences proceedings/articles, Social Networking: a tool to use for effective service delivery to clients by African Libraries, World Library and Information Congress : 77th IFLA General Conference and Assembly 2011, 1-14, International Federation Libraries and Associations, 2011
- Referred conferences proceedings/articles, Provision of Library and Information Services to the Visually Challenged Students in University of Ghana, Legon, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 1396, https//:digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1369, 2007
Libraryorientationpresentations
Cataloguing and classification to newly admitted students - 2010-date
Manuals
- User manual for Patrons in the use of WINNOPAC 2012
- User manual for Staff in copy Cataloguing in Virtua 2013
Roles And Responsibilities
- Head, Braille Library, Faculty Block 4th floor, 10/2019-Date
- Head, North Campus Library, Faculty Block 4th floor, 09/2014-2019
- Head Cataloguing Department, Osagyefo Library, 04/2010-2014
- Resource Person for the Blind, University of Ghana, Legon, 02/2006-03/2010
- Braillist, Ghana Education Service, 09/1999-2006
- Resource Person (On Secondment), GIJ-Accra, 09/2001-05/2003
- Resource Person, New Horizon Special School, 2001-2003
- Resource Person, Ghana School of Law(Mokola), 01/2008-01/2018
- Subject Teacher at JHS, Jukwa Catholic JHS, 09/1994-05/1996
- Class Teacher, Bremang Catholic Primary School, 09/1990-05/1994
Reports
- Library Orientation Committee report - University of Education, Winneba Library (2018)
- Cataloguing Department Annual Report - University of Education, Winneba Library (2013)
- Final Report on Library automation project: facilitating research and educational networking in UEW, 2013: Carnegie Corporation Grant - University of Education, Winneba Library (2013)
- Report on International Federation of Libraries and Associations - Puerto Rico, San Juan (2011)
- Report on training of staff on basic cataloguing processes - University of Education, Winneba Library (2011)
Policy
Draft policy for the UEW Braille Library (2021)
Personal Information
- Title: Mrs.
- Date of Birth: 04/20/73
- Nationality: Ghanaian
Membershipofprofessional
- Ghana Library Association
- American Library Library
Awards
- Fellowship 2012 - The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Programme based at OCLC's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA
- CPD PROGRAMME 2014 - Carnegie CPD programme at the University of Pretoria, South Africa
Institutionalservice
- Member- Carnegie Corporation Grants Committee (UEW), 2010-2013
- Chairperson- Library Orientation Committee (UEW), 2017-2020
- Chairperson- Library Welfare Association (UEW), 2018-present
- Chairperson- Library Procurement Committee (UEW) 2023-present
- Chairperson- Marketing, Advocacy and Outreach Committee (UEW Library), 2023-present
- Member- UEW Retiree's Committee (2020-2020)
References
- Ms. Agatha Gifty Larson, Acting University Librarian, University of Education, Winneba, Post Office Box 25, Winneba, 0240276167, agagift2003@yahoo.com
- Mrs. Valentina Aba Bannerman, Former University Librarian, University of Education, Winneba, Post Office Box 25, Winneba, 0208158477, valnin@gmail.com
- Prof. Samuel Hayford, Faculty of Educational Studies, University of Education Winneba, 0206255781
Training
- The Ghana Library Association workshop - 26th-27th April 2018
- International Workshop - 13th-17th April 2014
- World Library and Information Congress: 77th International Federation of Libraries and Associations (IFLA) General Conference and Assembly 2011 - 13th-18th August
- 25th Annual VTLS Europe, Middle East & Africa User's Group Meeting - 7th-9th September 2011
- First Sub-Regional Inclusive Educational Conference in West and Central Africa: 2012 - 6th-10th February
- 7th Seminar of the Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies (CULD) - October 28th-29th, 2010
- 8th Seminar of the Committee of University Librarians and their Deputies (CULD) - July 12th-13th, 2012
- Annual General Meeting of Ghana Library Association - 15th-18th December 2010
- Workshop on Publishing in Scholarly Journals - March 9th-10th, 2010
- Workshop on 'Responding to the needs of current users in academic libraries' - January 2022
- Workshop on 'Ghana Histo Cita-Thon 3.0. Diversify Citations' - March 2023
- Workshop on 'Wikiskills for Librarians' - March 2023
Community Service
- Advisor - Komenda College of Education Library (2019-2020)
- Resource Person - Ghana School of Law (2008-2018)
- Resource Person - Ghana Institute of Journalism (2001-2003)
- Resource Person - New Horizon Special School (2001-2003)
- Resource Person for a quiz competition organised by Ghana Library Authority, Effutu Municipal (2021)
- Member- Sister City of Charlottesville, Efutu 2018-present
Travelling, reading etc
Traveling: I love exploring new places and cultures. I have been to USA for visits and programmes, Puerto Rico, Sweden, etc
Reading: I enjoy books, articles, or other written materials for work and recreation.
Music: Listening to music relaxes me. i love to listen Jazz, countryside, cool etc.
Cooking: I have to flare of preparing food and experimenting with recipes.
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