About

Prof. Dadzie is an Associate Professor of Information Science at the Department of Information Studies, University of Ghana. She obtained her Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of South Africa, and MPhil, Post Graduate Diploma, B.A from the University of Ghana. She has been teaching at the Department of Information Studies since 2006 and her areas of expertise include Information Sources, Marketing of Information Services and Public Relations. She is currently the Managing Editor of the Ghana Library Journal, a member of the University of Ghana Graduate School Board as well as a member of the Africa Commons (an International project which seeks to digitise, disseminate and discover African cultural materials). Prof. Dadzie has participated extensively in many conferences both local and international and has also published widely in reputable journals. Her areas of research interest include digital libraries, information literacy, information ethics and libraries and the UN 2030. 
Prof. Dadzie was the University Librarian of the University of Ghana Library System from 2016-2021 and a Head of Department of Information Studies from 2013-2015. Prior to joining the University of Ghana, Prof. Dadzie was a practising librarian having worked in libraries in Ghana, Honduras and Jamaica.  She also served two terms as President of the Ghana Library Association from 2012 -2016 and was a member of the IFLA Africa section Committee from 2015-2017. She was also a member of the National Media Commission from 2015 -2018 and a member of the Governing Board of Accra College of Education 2022-2024.
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9224-1463. Prof. Dadzie can be contacted via pdadzie@ug.edu.gh

Education

Ph.D. in Information Science -   University of South Africa 
MPhil in Information Studies -   University of Ghana, Legon
Post Graduate Diploma        -   University of Ghana, Legon
B.A French and Linguistics   -   University of Ghana, Legon

Research Interest

Digital libraries, information literacy, information ethics and libraries and the UN 2030.

Publications

Danquah, M.M; Dadzie, P. S.; Gyesi, K.; Yeboah, F. & Nyarko, C.Y. (2024). Artificial intelligence implementation strategies for Ghanaian academic libraries: A scoping review. The Journal of Academic Librarianship. Vol. 50 issue 6.

Buondau, A., Danquah, M.M & Dadzie, P.S. (2024). Faculty members perceptions of open access publishing in Ghana. Ghana Library Journal Vol.29 (1) p. 1-62.

Owusu-Ansah, Yaw & Dadzie, Perpetua S. (2024). Assessing ethical misconduct among librarians in selected nursing training colleges in Ghana. The Journal of Academic Librarianship. Vol. 50 issue 1.

Osei-Kofi, P.S., Badu, E. E., Dadzie, P.S., & Bandaana, J. (2023). Demographic Demographic Characteristics of Farmers and the Effectiveness of Disseminating Information on Agriculture in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science, 58 (2).

Dadzie, P.S., Danquah, M.M. & Gyesi, K. (2022). Academic libraries in Ghana and their strategies for coping with the first wave of the Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Libraries. 7(2), 30-45. https://doi.org/10.23974/ijol.2022.vol7.2.232

Mensah, M. & Dadzie, P.S. (2022).  Interlibrary cooperation and resource sharing: Fiction or Reality. Library Resource Sharing. DOI: 10.1080/1072303X.2022.2110350

Dadzie, P.S. & Mensah, Monica. (2022). Change Management in Libraries: the case of the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS). Library Leadership & Management.Vol. 36 No. 1.

Amofah-Serwaa, N. Dadzie, P.S. & Owusu-Ansah, C. (2021). Awareness and use of digital reference services in academic libraries in Ghana.  International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology.

Fiawotafor, T.  Dadzie P.S. (2021). Motivation for doing scholarly publications among professional librarians in Ghanaian public Universities. Ghana Journal of Higher Education Management. Vol. 7, pp. 35-46.

Atta-Obeng, L & Dadzie, P.S. (2020). Promoting sustainable development goal 4: the role of academic libraries in Ghana. International Information & Library Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2019.1675445.

Fiawotafor, T.  Dadzie P.S. & Adams, M (2019). Publication output of professional librarians in public university libraries in Ghana. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal).  2303.https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2303

Alu, A.A., Bardy, R & Dadzie, P.S. (2017). Improving the Literacy of Medical Students: A Collective Knowledge Management Effort by the University for Development Studies Medical School in Ghana and the Community Surrounding the University. US-China Education Review B, October 2017, Vol. 7, No. 10, 467-484.  

Tachie-Donkor, G. & Dadzie, P.S. (2017). An Exploration of High School Teachers’ Information Literacy in the Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. Journal of Applied Information Science, Volume 05 Issue 02.

Tachie-Donkor, G. & Dadzie, P.S. (2017). Developing teachers' information literacy capabilities in secondary schools in Ghana: A comparative study of two best schools in the central region, Library Philosophy and Practice July 2017.

Yeboah, Patience; Dadzie, Perpetua S.; and Owusu-Ansah, Christopher M., "Information access and evaluation skills of secondary school students in Ghana" (2017). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 1552 http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1552

Dadzie, P.S. & Van der Walt, T. (2015). Digitising university libraries in Ghana: how technology is facilitating access to digital content and services. Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies 33(3):95-114.

Borteye, W. & Dadzie, P.S. (2015). Awareness and use of open access journals by graduate students of the University of Ghana. Innovation: journal of appropriate librarianship and information work in Southern Africa : Open issue. Issue 50: 44-62

Dadzie, P.S., & Van der Walt, T. (2015). Access and use of digital resources: a survey of their value for faulty in three Ghanaian universities. Libri, 65(1), 57-70.

Dadzie, P.S., & Van der Walt, T. (2015). Planning for digitization of university libraries in Ghana: challenges and prospects.  Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 1206. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1206

Amofah-Serwaa, N., & Dadzie, P.S. (2015). Social media use and its implications on child behaviour: a study of a basic school in Ghana. Int. J. Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, 3(1), 49-62.

Badu, E.E., & Dadzie, P.S. (2014). Developing library leaders in Ghana. Journal of Education Research and Behavioral Sciences, 3(6), 163-168.

Osae, F.O., & Dadzie P.S. (2013). Personal information management practices of students and its implications for library services at the University of Ghana. Aslib Proceedings, 65(2), 143-160. 

Aduko, A.A., & Dadzie, P.S. (2013). Social media challenges in marketing of library and information services at the Balme Library, University of Ghana.  Innovation, 47, 213-230.

Dadzie P.S. (2013). Information literacy for public libraries. Ghana Library Journal, 25(2), 1-11.

Dzandu, L., & Dadzie, P.S. (2012).  Facilitating information and communication technology (ICT) adoption among research scientists in Ghana.  Library Philosophy and Practice. 3(1), 1-13.

Dadzie, P.S. (2011). Rethinking information ethics education in Ghana: Is it adequate? International Information & Library Review, 43(2), 63- 69.

Agyemang, B.K., & Dadzie, P.S. (2010).  Providing Information     Communication Technology Support to Distance Education Students: A Case     of the University of Ghana, Legon.  Turkish Online Journal of Distance     Education, 11(3), 129-145.

Dadzie, P.S. (2009). Information literacy initiatives in higher education: overview of initiatives at two Ghanaian Universities. African Journal of Library, Archives & Information Science, 19(2), 165-175.

Dadzie P.S. (2009).  E-Learning and E-Library Services at the University of Ghana: prospects and challenges. Information Development, 25(3), 207-217.

Dadzie P.S. (2009). Whither reference services? Views of some Ghanaian library school students. Library Review 58(1), 56-67.

Dadzie P.S. (2008). Reading for education – the role of libraries. Ghana Library Journal. 20(1), 1-14.

Dadzie, P.S. (2008). The Renaming of the Library School in Ghana – Any Lessons for Administrators? African Journal of Library, Archives & Information Science, 18(1), 33-42.

Dadzie, P.S. (2007). Information Literacy: Assessing the Readiness of Ghanaian Universities. Information Development, 23(4), 266-277.

Dadzie, P.S. (2005). Electronic Resources:  Access and Usage at Ashesi University College. Campus-Wide Information Systems, 22(5), 290-297.  

Dadzie, P.S. (2004). Libraries of Private Tertiary Institutions in Ghana: Panacea for Excellent Information Provision? Education Libraries Journal, 47(3), 11-17.

Dadzie, P.S. (2004). Quality Management Initiatives in Balme Library: possibilities, challenges and constraints for top management commitment. Library Management, 25(1/2), 56-61.

Dadzie, P.S. (2003). Planning for Quality in Balme Library: the Need and Challenge. Ghana Library Journal, 15, 45-51.