Ghana Library Association
About Us
The GLA is the main recognized parasol body representing libraries and information services in the country
Ghana Library Association
Championing the Professional Interest of Librarians & Information Professionals
The Ghana Library Association (GLA) was founded in 1962 as an offshoot of the West African Library Association (WALA). After the independence of the Anglophone West African countries the main regional body (WALA) began to suffer as each country began to concentrate on its internal national affairs. This in part caused the disintegration of WALA. The GLA was registered as a Professional Association under the Professional Bodies Decree NRCD 143 of 1973 with Registered No. PB 21 on 2nd August 1986 in accordance with the Laws of Ghana.
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The GLA is the main recognized parasol body representing libraries and information services in the country. Though the GLA is over 50 years old, there were extraordinary inactive years in the life of the Association from the mid 1970’s to the early 1980’s. This was marked by a period of inactivity and constraints such as lack of finance and inadequate commitment of the leadership and members. The revival in 1983 put the Association back on its feet. The current – as of 2013 – total membership stands at 400 with 200 in good standing.
Our Vision
To be the parasol body representing Librarians and Information Professionals
Our Mission
Rallying Library and Information Professionals for academic and professional excellence ready for the jobs/roles in Ghana, Africa and the World.
The AIMS of the Ghana Library Association are:
- To be a rallying point for all library and information professionals
- To promote the highest quality of library and information practice
- To provide leadership support for professionals and libraries
- To provide continuous professional education to its members
Our Objectives
- To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of professional practice and conduct.
- To promote and safeguard the professional interest of librarians and information professionals.
- To encourage personal development and research into librarianship and information science.
- To be instrumental in promoting the establishment and development of library and information services, bibliographical work and library co-operation.
- To unite all librarians and institutions in Ghana interested in libraries, information centres, librarianship and information science.
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Location: University of Ghana, Accra City Campus Library, Accra.
Office Hours: Mon – Fri (8:30am – 5:00pm)
Telephone: +233 (0) 24 417 9701
Email: info@gla.org.gh
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