Internet Use at the Balme Library, University of Ghana

Abstract

Purpose

Aims to summarise a study of the extent of use of the internet and its services at a library in Ghana.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a descriptive summary. The study, which was undertaken within a one‐month period, was at the Balme Library, University of Ghana.

Findings

The findings indicate that among the services, e‐mail is the highest used, followed by the use for research. The least use of the internet was for e‐mail/browsing.

Originality/value

This is of interest to library and information management professionals, particularly those interested in information work in Africa.

Citation

Alemna, A. and Adanu, T. (2005), "Internet Use at the Balme Library, University of Ghana", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 22 No. 2, pp. 25-26. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050510593380