Dr. Mrs. Theodosia S. A. Adanu

Librarian

Dr. Mrs. Theodosia S. A. Adanu is an accomplished academic librarian with over 30 years of progressive experience in library management. She holds a PhD in Information Science from the University of South Africa (UNISA) and advanced degrees (MPhil and Post-Graduate Diploma) in Library Studies from the University of Ghana.

Dr. Adanu has led major initiatives in library automation, research commons establishment and e-resource management. She has also served in key leadership positions, including College Librarian at the College of Health Sciences and University Librarian, both at the University of Ghana.

She served as a part time lecturer in the University of Ghana Medical School and various departments in the university of Ghana. These include the Department of Information Studies, Department of Audiology-School of Basic and Allied Health Sciences and Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

She has facilitated numerous workshops across Africa and for professional associations. She currently serves as a resource person for the Pan African Doctoral Academy (PADA) and is a member of the Ghana Medical Journal Editorial Board.

Dr. Adanu has been honoured with two awards, the 2022 Grand Prize Osmosis ‘Raise the Line’ Faculty Award and the 2023 UpToDate Champions Exemplar Award, for her impactful contributions to health education and library services.

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American Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, Emerald Literati Club, Ghana Library Association.

• University of South Africa (UNISA) 2024 – Doctor of Philosophy Information Science

• University of Ghana, Legon (2001-2003) – MPhil in library Studies

• University of Ghana, Legon (1990-1991) – Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Studies

• University of Ghana, Legon, (1984-1988) – Bachelor of Arts (French/Swahili)

• Wesley Girls High School, Cape Coast (1976-1983) – G.C.E. Ordinary and Advanced Levels

Peer-reviewed articles Kretchy, I. A., Atobrah, D., Adumbire, D. A., Ankamah, S., Adanu, T., Badasu, D. M., & Kwansa, B. K. (2025). Enhancing the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy: A scoping review of interventions and gender-informed approaches. Malaria Journal, 24(1), 49. Opuni, K. F., Kretchy, J.-P., Agyabeng, K., Boadu, J. A., Adanu, T., Ankamah, S., Appiah, A., Amoah, G. B., Baidoo, M., & Kretchy, I. A. (2023). Contamination of herbal medicinal products in low-and-middle-income countries: A systematic review. Heliyon. Adanu, T. S., & Amekuedee, J.-O. (2010). Factors influencing the choice of librarianship as a course of study at the diploma level in Ghana. Information Development, 26(4), 314-319. Adanu, T. S. (2007a). Continuing professional development (CPD) in state‐owned university libraries in Ghana. Library management, 28(6/7), 292-305. Adanu, T. S. (2007b). The Knowledge and practice of continuing professional development among professional librarians in state-owned university libraries in Ghana. Ghana Library Journal, 19(1), 1-19. Adanu, T. S. (2006). Planning and implementation of the University of Ghana library automation project. African Journal of Library, Archives & Information Science, 16(2), 101-108. Amekuedee, J.-O., & Adanu, T. S. (2006). Women Librarians in Ghana: Their Status and Career Development. African Journal of Library, Archives & Information Science, 16(1), 39-43. Alemna, A., & Adanu, T. (2005). Internet use at the Balme library, University of Ghana. Library Hi Tech News, 22(2), 25-26. Adjah, O. A., & Adanu, T. S. (2004). A guide to free online resources in African studies. Institute of African Studies Research Review, 20(1), 49-56. Gaba, T. S. (1995). Preservation practices in the University of Cape Coast library: an appraisal. Aslib Proceedings, 47 (5), 127-129. Non-peer reviewed publications • Adanu, Theodosia. Libraries in the private universities in Ghana, SCAULWA Newsletter. January- June 2001, 2 (1) 5-9 • Adanu Theodosia, The African Virtual University (AVU) and African University Libraries. SCAULWA Newsletter. July-December 2000, 1 (2) 4-7