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Book Chapters
Akotia, P., Akussah,H. and Danquah, V.(1994) “Legal Records in Accra” In. Twining. W & Quick E.V, (edt.) Legal Records in the Commonwealth, Singapore, Dartmouth Publishing, UK
Akussah,H. (2017) Preservation of Traditional Archival Materials in the “Harsh” Ghanaian Environment with emphasis on Document Deterioration in the National Archives of Ghana, In A. A. Alemna, P.S, Dadzie E.Adjei , & M. Adams,A.(Eds).Information Studies in Ghana: A Reader(pp.183-210) Accra, University of Ghana.
Akussah, H. &Fosu, V.(2017) Disaster Management in Academic Libraries in Ghana. In A.A.Alemna, P.S, Dadzie E.Adjei , & M. Adams,A.(Eds).Information Studies in Ghana: A Reader(pp.211-232) Accra, University of Ghana.
Journal Articles
Akussah, H. (1987)“Teaching Conservation and Reprography in the Department of Library and Archival Studies, University of Ghana”, Newsletter in Education and Training Programme for Information Personnel, Vol.9, Issue 2,
Akussah, H. (1989) “Information Resource Management in Ghana: The Case of the National Archives”, International Records Management Journal, Vol.4, No.6,
Akussah, H. (1990) “Archival Development: Ghana”, International Council on Archives (ICA) Education and Development News, No.1. Spring
Akussah, H. (1991) “The Preservation of Traditional Library and Archival materials in the ‘Harsh’ Ghanaian Environment”, African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, Vol.1, No.1, April 1991.
Akotia, P., Akussah, H. and Danquah V.(1992) Legal Records in Accra: A Case Study, London: The Commonwealth Legal Education And the Association of Commonwealth Archivists and Records Managers,
Akussah, H. (1993) “A Calender of Kwame Nkrumah Papers in the Documentation Centre of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana 1935-1948, History in Africa 21 (1994), 389-402, No.61,
Akussah, H. (1994) “The Management of Microforms in the Balme Library, University of Ghana, Legon, “African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, Vol.4, No.1,
Akussah, H. (1994) “A Guide to the Post Independence Ministerial Records in the National Archives of Ghana 1920-1988”, African Research and Documentation, No.64,
Akussah, H. (1996) “Records Management in Ghana: An Overview”, African Journal of library, Archives & Information Science. Vol.6 No.2
Akussah, H. and Tiamiyu, M.A (1999) “Electronic Records Management in Ghana Public Agencies: Trends, Practice and issues” Accepted for publication in Ghana Social Science Journal vol. 1
Akussah, H., Tiamiyu M.A and Tackie, S N. B(1999) “Entry-level Perceptions andMotivation of Archives and Librarianship students at the University of Ghana”. In African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science. Vol. 9 no. 2
Akussah, H., Tiamiyu M.A and Tackie, S N. B(1999)“Changes in perceptions an motivations of archives and library students during training at the University of Ghana” Education for Information, volume 17, No.4,
Akussah H. and Millar L. (1999)14. “Developing an Automated National Records Centre Management System in Ghana” In Michael Roper and Laura Millar (edt). Managing Public Sector records: Case Studies, Vol. 1 London. International Records Management Trust;
Akussah H. and Fosu, V.K (2001) 15. “Disaster Management in AcademicLibrariesin Ghana” in the African Journal ofLibrary, Archives and Information Science, Vol. 11, No. 1, April, pp 1 - 16
Akussah H (2002) 16. Preserving Electronic Records in Ghana: Implications for National Heritage “Ghana Library Journal Vol.14,
Akussah, H. and Fosu, V.K (2002) “Disaster Awareness, Prevention, Preparedness and Recovery in Special Libraries in Ghana”. Journal of Library and Information Science in Africa, Vol, 2 No.1,
Akussah, H. (2002) “Records Management and Preservation in the Ministries and departments in Ghana” AfricanJournal of Library Archives and Information Science. Vol. 12, No.2 October 2002.
Akussah, H. (2005) “Preservation of Public Records in Ghana: the Training, Education and Awareness Factors” Information Development, Vol.21. No.4,
Akussah, H. (2006) “The State of Document Deterioration in the National Archives of Ghana” African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science Vol.16 No.1,
Akussah, H. and Tamakloe, T. (2006/2007) “Copyright Awareness and Photocopying at the Valley View and Central Universities in Ghana” Ghana Social Science Journal, Vol.3 &4, No. 1 &2, June/Dec 2006/2007
Darkey, M. E, Alemna A. A and Akussah H. (2009) “Copyright and the Story of Books”. Ghana Library Journal, Vol. 21, No.1,
Darkey, M.E, and Akussah, H. (2009) “Academic Libraries and Copyright Issues in Ghana:The University of hana in Focus. International Journal of Legal Information, Vol.36, 3.
Akussah, H. and Bentil, W. (2010) “Abuse of Library Materials in Academic Libraries: Case Study of the University of Cape Coast Main Library. African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science; Vol.20, No. 2,
Akussah, H. and Onwuchekwa, E. (2011) “Disaster and Risk Management in an Electronic Environment: A Study of the Planning and Management Information Services Directorate of the University of Ghana, Legon” Ghana Library Journal, Vol.21, No.1,
Akussah, H.(2011) “Managing and Preserving Records and Archives that Guard against Collective Amnesia” ESARBICA JOURNAL, Vol. 30, pp.5 – 15, 2011.
Akussah, H, Dzandu, M. and Osei-Adu M. (2012) ”Stress and Coping Mechanisms among workers of the Public Records and Archives Administrative Department (PRAAD) Headquaters in Ghana.” Mousain; South African Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 30 (1);
Akussah, H. and Asamoah. C; (2015) Management of Public Sector Records in Ghana: A Descriptive Survey. Records Management Journal, Vol. 25, Issue 2,
Ahenkora, M. and Akussah, H. (2016). Changing the face of Reference and User Services: Adaption of Social Media in Top Ghanaian Academic Libraries. Reference Service Review, Vol. 44, Issue3, and pp.219 – 236
Ahenkora, M. and Akussah, H. (2016) Being where the Users Are. Library Review, Vol. 65, Issue 8/9, pp.549 -563
Ahenkora - Marfo, M. and Akussah, H. (2017) Information on the Go: Perspective of Academic Librarianship on the Use of Social Media in Reference Service. International Information and Library Review, Vol: 49. Number2
Bosomtwi –Amoah, G. Akussah. H. (2017) Human Capital Development and Performance of Academic Librarians: Sam Jonah Library in Focus. Library Philosophy and Practice. Electronic Journal, 1521.
Asamoah, C, Akussah, H. and Musah Adams (2018) “Record Keeping and Disaster in Public Sector Institutions in Ghana” Records Management Journal, Vol.28 Issue: 3
Dzandza, P.E and Akussah,H.(2018) “Professional Development in Private University Libraries in Ghana” Library Management, Vol.39 Issue 6-7.
Amankwah, S., Akussah, H. and Musah, Adams. (2018) “Post graduate Student’s Perception towards the Use of ICT in Research in Ghanaian Public Universities” Library Philosophy and Practice.
Attafuah. H, Akussah. H. and Banji, G.T, (2020) Information Needs of Teachers in Second Cycle Institutions in Ghana: A Case of Lower –Manya Krobo Municipality. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Sciences, 33(10): 1-14, 2020
Kodua-Ntim, K., Akusah, H. and Adjei, E. (2021) Managing Stress among Library Staff in Public University Libraries in Ghana. Journal of Academic Librarianship
47 (2021) 102362
Kodua-Ntim, K, Adjei, E and Akussah, H. (2021) Categories of Stress among Librarians in Public Universitie: The Causes and Effects. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 4957
Animante, M. A, Akussah H, and Darko –Adjei N, (2021) The Use of Social Media for Church activities among Charismatic Churches in Ghana. African Journal of Emerging Issues Online ISSN: 2663 – 9339
Darko – Adjei N, Animante M. A, and Akussah H, (2021) Use of Social Media by Leaders of Charismatic Churches in Ghana, Library Philosophy and Practice, 5450.