Staff development of Library Assistants in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

Abstract

The study utilized the questionnaire instrument to collect and analyze data to determine the state of staff development of Library Assistants in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. All Library Assistants were taken through staff orientation and on the job training. They also received instruction in user/reader services. Over 89% of the Library Assistants were satisfied with the in-service training given. Only 29% of them had enjoyed study leave with pay, while over 55% were desirous to be granted study leave to pursue further studies in Library and Information related programmes. It was revealed that most Library Assistants did not have the opportunity to participate in seminars, workshops, Library Association Meetings and Conferences. Recommendations have therefore been given to correct these anomalies.

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl.) Schlechter

“…Schlechter (Apocynaceae), is a plant of interest in West African ethnomedicine. Traditionally, the shrub is used in the treatment of various diseases such as malaria, bacterial respiratory diseases, hypertension, and diarrhea and as a cicatrizant [ 1 – 4 ]. The plant has received a lot of research attention for decades, leading to the identification and characterization of certain secondary metabolites, some of which have served as lead compounds in drug development processes [ 5 – 9 ].…”