About

Professor De-Graft Johnson Dei is an Associate Professor of Information Science in the Department of Information Studies at the University of Ghana, Legon. He holds a PhD in Information Science from the University of South Africa, a Master’s degree in Library Studies, a Bachelor’s degree in Information Studies and Political Science from the University of Ghana, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems. His research interests include Knowledge Management, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Information Science, Digital Innovation, Academic Librarianship, and Sustainable Development.

Prof. Dei previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. He has published extensively in reputable international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. He serves as an editor, reviewer, examiner, and research supervisor for several international journals and universities. He has also undertaken consultancy and capacity-building engagements for institutions including the Bank of Ghana, GIMPA, Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, and the Rural Enterprises Programme.
 

Education

1. PhD, Information Science: University of South Africa, Pretoria
2. MA, Library Studies: University of Ghana, Legon
3. PGDip, Business Information Systems: Institute of Business & Information Systems, 
4. BA, Information Studies & Political Science: University of Ghana, Legon

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
BECHS-Africa Fellow - Mellon Foundation
 

Research Interest

1. Knowledge Management
2. Indigenous Knowledge Systems 
3. Emerging Technologies 
4. Digital Literacy and Academic Libraries
5. E-learning and Blended Learning Systems
6. Library and Information Science
 

Publications

Dei, D. G. J. (2026). Library and information service delivery in the artificial intelligence age.Journal of Librarianship and Information Science 1–14 DOI: 10.1177/09610006261 
Dei, D. G. J., & Anane-Donkor, L. (2026). Knowledge, perception, and myths about the COVID-19 virus by indigenous communities. Discover Public Health, 23(1), 338.
Anane-Donkor, L., Dei, D. G. J., & Dzandza Ocloo, P. E. (2026). Indigenous knowledge for innovation and sustainable livelihood in Ghana’s informal economy. Discover Global Society, 4(1), 17.
Anane-Donkor, L., Dei, D. G. J., Dzandza Ocloo, P. E., & Peasah Aidoo, T. A. (2026). Mainstream media, social media and quality education during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Information Discovery and Delivery, 1-13.
Anane-Donkor, L., Dei, D. G. J., Ocloo, P. E. D., & Aidoo, T. A. P. (2026). Information technology as a strategic enabler of enrolment management in tertiary educational institutions. Discover Education.
Annan, E., Marfo, M., Ofei, E. F., Aidoo, T. A. P., Dei, D. G. J., Anane-Donkor, L., ... & Hope, E. (2026). The influence of exchange rate fluctuations on Import-Export performance in Ghana: moderated by hedging strategies. SN Business & Economics, 6(1), 32.
Dei, D.  J. (2025). Analysis of content, services, and resources available and accessible on websites of academic libraries. Digital Library Perspectives. 41(1). 100-118. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-02-2024-0027
Dei, D. J., Dzandza Ocloo, P. E., Anane-Donkor, L., Peasah-Aidoo, T. E., & Asamoah, C. (2025). Leveraging information technology and systems for the sustainable management and preservation of indigenous knowledge. Information Development. https://doi.org/10.1177_02666669251370351 
Dei, D. J., Anane-Donkor, L., Dzandza, P. E., Peasah, T., & Puttick, C. P. (2025). Synthesizing the Characteristics and Applications of Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review. SAGE Open, 15(3), 21582440251383843.
Dei, G. J., Anane-Donkor, L., Dzandza, P. E., Peasah, T., & Puttick, C. P. (2025). Synthesizing the Characteristics and Applications of Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Development: A Systematic Review. SAGE Open. https://doi.org/10.1177_21582440251383843 
Dei, D. J. (2024). Strategies for capturing, managing, and sharing indigenous knowledge. Information Development, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669241248832
Dei, D. J., and Danquah, M. M. (2024). Mirrors of Knowledge and Indigenous Knowledge Management. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006241269170 
Dei, D. J. (2024). Sustainability and development of EWE communities in Ghana through indigenous knowledge management practices. Collection and Curation, 43(4), 111-123. https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-11-2023-0035 
Dei, D.J. (2024). Promoting quality education through blended learning during and post COVID-19 pandemic, Quality Education for All. 1 (1), 256-276. https://doi.org/10.1108/QEA-10-2023-0011
Dei, D. J., Kankam, P. K., Anane-Donkor, L., Puttick, C. P., & Peasah, T. (2024). Knowledge Repositories for Managing Knowledge in Learning Organizations. Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, 22(1), 01-13. https://doi.org/10.34190/ejkm.22.1.3018
Dei, D. J & Anane-Donkor, L. (2024) "Strategies for Competitive Advantage in Libraries and Information Centers". Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 8287. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/8287
Kankam, P. K., Adjei, E., & Dei, D. J. (2024). Evaluation of health information needs and dissemination among market women in rural communities in Ghana. Cogent Social Sciences, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2024.2350136
Kankam, P. K., Acheampong, L. D., & Dei, D. J. (2024). Dissemination of scientific information through open access by research scientists in a developing country. Heliyon, 10(7), e28605. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28605
Dei, D. J., Kankam, P., Anane-Donkor, L., Peasah, T. E., & Puttick, C. P. (2023). Strategies for enrolment management in private universities in Ghana during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Educational Research Open, 5, 100294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro.2023.100294 
Dei, D. J. & Asante, F.Y. (2022). Role of academic libraries in the achievement of quality education as a sustainable development goal,  Library Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-02-2022-0013
Dei, D. J., Anane-Donkor, L., & Okyere, F. (2022). Social Media for Information Dissemination among Students. International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM), 20(3), 123-139.
Dei, D. J. & Tetteh, C.F. (2022). Adoption and Use of Open-Source Software in Academic Libraries in Ghana. Ghana Library Journal, 27 (1), 125-133
Abah, M., Nasir Koranteng, A., & Dei, D. J. (2022). Knowledge Management Strategies in Libraries: A Systematic Review. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 6779.
Dei, D. G. J. & Anane-Donkor, L. 2021. Marketing Mix and Students Enrolment in Institutions of Higher Learning. Journal of Management and Business Education, 4(2), 150-164.
Dei, D. G. J & van der Walt, T.B. 2020. Knowledge Management Practices in Universities: The Role of Communities of Practice. Social Sciences and Humanities Open, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2020.100025 
Dei, D. G. J. 2020. Assessing adoption and implementation of mobile technology-based library services in academic libraries. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 9(3)
Dei, D. J. & Anane-Donkor, L. 2020. Total Quality Management in Libraries and Information Centers. Total Quality Management, 4(11), 78-83.
Acheampong, E. & Dei, D. J. 2020. Management Preparedness towards the Implementation of Mobile Technology Library Services in Academic Libraries. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 3967. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/3967
Dei, D. J & van der Walt, T.B. (2020). Strategies for Managing Knowledge in Organisations: A Conceptual Study. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 4073. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4073
Acheampong, E & Dei, D. J. 2020. Investigation into the Challenges Associated with the Delivery of Library Services on Mobile Technology Platform. IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijl.9.1.04 
Dei, D. J. 2019. Developing an Integrated Framework for Knowledge Management Practices in Organisations. Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies, 37 (3). https://doi.org/10.25159/0027-2639/6324
Dei, D. J. 2019. Assessing Quality Assurance Practices in Institutions of Higher Learnings. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research 18(12): 30-45. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.18.12.3
Dei, D. J. 2019. Entrepreneurship and the Application of Knowledge Management Practices in Ghana. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 19(6):19-25. 
Dei, D. J & van der Walt, T.B. 2018. Exploring the extent to which Universities in Ghana Deploy Knowledge Management Processes in their Activities. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 2193.
Dei, D. J. 2018. Assessing the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 2003. 
Dei, D. J. 2018. Deployment and Adoption of E-Learning Systems in Ghanaian Universities. KIU Journal of Education 13(1): 1-16.
Dei, D. J. (2017). Implementation of Knowledge Management Systems in Universities. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Mauritius.
Adjei, K.K. & Dei, D. J. 2015. Assessing Implementation of Knowledge Management Systems in Banks, a Case of Ghana. Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 5(1):133