About

Dr. Patience Emefa Dzandza Ocloo researches and teaches on how information and information systems are used to meet information needs of individuals and organizations. Beyond her work in academia, Dr. Ocloo contributes to the information ecosystem at the international, regional and national levels by contributing to policy initiatives and interventions through her work as an Expert on UNESCO Expert Hub for Memory of the World in Africa, a member of the International Panel on the Information Environment and a member of the Multi-stakeholder Advisory Board for UNESCO's Internet Universality Indicators for Ghana. 

Education

She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy Degrees from the University of Ghana and obtained a PhD from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa.

Research Interest

Her research interests and expertise span across digital inclusion, social media use, digital scholarship, information behaviour, and community engagement in the context of developing countries. Her scholarly pursuits are strongly rooted in understanding how technology intersects with society, particularly in the areas of formal and informal economies, governance, and academic libraries.

Publications

Published Research Work in Refereed Journals 

Eshun, S. N., Manu, A. A. O., Ocloo, P. E. D., & Salifu, I. (2025). Unpacking the Challenges of Proctored Online Examination in Higher Education: A Case Study of a Ghanaian University. International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation, 32(1), 233-253. https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7920/CGP/v32i01/233-253
Adetsi, P., & Ocloo, P. E. D. (2025). Evaluating Digital Library Services in Ghanaian Private Universities: Challenges and Strategic Advantages. Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology, 15(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.70112/ajist-2025.15.1.4309
Buadi, D. W., & Ocloo, P. E. D. (2024). Use of Reference Management Software among Students: Experiences from Ghana’s Technical Universities. International Journal of Information Science and Management, 22(3), 177–196. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.22034/ijism.2024.2008451.1198

Ayisi, A., Yeboah-Banin, A. A., Oye, A., & Ocloo, P. E. D. (2024). Access to Digital Media and Digital Literacy among Ghanaian Youth: An Explore, Engage, Empower Model Study. African Journalism Studies, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/23743670.2024.2341925
Ocloo, P. E. D., & King, L. (2023). Proposed standard guideline for managing information systems ( ISs ) in libraries in Africa systems. Digital Library Perspectives. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-04-2023-0029
Koranteng, E. O., & Ocloo, P. E. D. (2023). User perspective of reference service provision at the National and Television Institute(NAFTI), Ghana. Library Philisophy and Practice (e-Journal), March. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7490
Ocloo, P. E. D., Ayisi, A., & Oye, A. (2022). Exploring MIL opportunities in senior high schools in Ghana : perspectives from teachers and students. Journal of Communication, Media and Society, 8(1), 65–87.
Ocloo, P. E. D., & King, L. (2022). Adoption and Utilisation of Integrated Library Management Systems in Ghanaian Academic Libraries. African Journal of Library Archives and Information Science, 32(1), 1–19. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajlais/article/view/226799
Ocloo, P. E. D., & King, L. (2022). Management of Information Systems in Academic Libraries in Ghana. Technical Services Quarterly, 39(4), 381–411. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317131.2022.2125677
Ocloo, P. E. D., & King, L. (2021). Information Systems Evaluation in Ghanaian Academic Libraries Using DandM IS Success Model. Library Philosophy and Practice, 2021, 1–27. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=12103&context=libphilprac
Dzandza, P. E. (2019). Digitizing the intellectual output of Ghanaian universities. Collection and Curation, 39(3), 69–75. https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-05-2019-0012
Dzandza, P.  E. & Akussah, H. (2018). Professional development in private university libraries in Ghana. Library Management, 39(6–7), 488–502. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-06-2017-0055
Dzandza, P.E., & King, L. (2018). Managing library resource information using information systems in academic libraries for academic development in Ghana. KIU Journal of Education, 13(2), 1–30.
Bernard, K. J., & Dzandza, P. E. (2018). Effect of social media on academic performance of students in Ghanaian Universities: A case study of University of Ghana, Legon. Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018(February). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4687&context=libphilprac
Dzandza, P.  E. (2017). The preparedness of Ghana ’s school libraries towards the achievements of the SDGs : a study of senior high schools in the Akwapim North. Ghana Library Journal, 27(1), 17–35. Retrieved from https://ghanjol.org.gh/index.php/glj/article/view/661/33
Dzandza, P.E. (2017). ICT services to students in the greater Accra region of Ghana: An initiative of the Ghana Library Board (GhLA) towards the development agenda. Information and Learning Science, 118(7–8), 393–405. https://doi.org/10.1108/ILS-06-2017-0052
Dzandza, P.E. (2017). Information system as a tool for sustaining and enhancing service delivery in academic libraries. International Journal of ICT and Management (IJICTM), 6(2), 1–6. Retrieved from http://www.ijictm.org/admin/html/mail/attach/2018-04-27-10-31-38.pdf
Buadi, D. W., & Dzandza, P. E. (2015). Information seeking behaviour of traditional leaders in the Shai Osudoku District of Ghana. Library Review, 64(8–9), 614–628. https://doi.org/10.1108/LR-04-2015-0036
Dzandza, P.E., & Alemna, A. . (2011). Challenges and prospects of consortia: a case study of the consortium of academic and research libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH). Alexandria, 22(1), 19–37. https://doi.org/doi/10.7227/ALX.22.1.3

Review Articles

Ocloo, P. E. D. (2020). Power of information is a double-edged sword in a pandemic. African HSS Responses: COVID-19. Retrieved from https://www.nihss.ac.za/sites/default/files/Covid Articles/power_of_information_is_a_double-edged_sword_in_a_pandemic_-_covid-19_0.pdf

Published conference proceedings

Dzandza, P. E., & King, L. (2019). From library management system to library service platform. In P. Jain, N. M. Mnjama, O. Oladokun, & K. H. Moahi (Eds.), Proceedings of the DLIS 2019 international conference (pp. 356–366). Gaborone: University of Botswana.
Dzandza, P. E. (2018). Information System (IS) issues in managing Institutional Repositories (IR) in academic libraries. In I. K. Antwi & C. E. Mensah (Eds.), Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (pp. 119–117). Accra: Consortium of Academic Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH).
Dzandza, P. E. & Akussah, H. (2018). Commitment to professional development by private sector academic library staff in the 21st century: A study of Ghana. In H. Asamoah-Hassan & V. J. . Bannerman (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2nd international conference of the consortium of academic and research libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH) (pp. 97–113). Accra: Consortium of Academic Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH).