The Role of Library Boards in Academic Libraries: The Case of Ghana′s Three Oldest Universities

In all the three oldest established universities in Ghana, namely,University of Ghana, University of Science and Technology and University of Cape Coast, there exist Library Boards which are considered statutory committees of the various Academic Boards. Discusses these Library Boards with particular reference to their composition and functions as well as problems confronting them. Gives detailed information on the composition of each University Library Board. Concludes that University Library Boards in Ghana are useful in helping the university libraries to achieve the goals, objectives and purpose of the institutions of which they are part.