Abstract:
The study focused on the implication of the introduction of new academic programmes on the
resources of Balme Library in University of Ghana, Legon. The case study methodology was used
with a study population of 47 staff constituting both senior members and senior staff of Balme
Library and the Director of Academic Affairs respectively. Data collection instruments used were
questionnaire and interview. The responses were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social
Science (SPSS). The study revealed that, the Balme Library was not consulted or involved during
the introduction of new academic programmes. In addition, student enrolment was increasing
every year due to the introduction of new academic courses as well as general increased in access
to tertiary education, but there was no corresponding increase in resources like staff, materials and
space at the Balme Library. Also special funds are not allocated to Balme Library to support the
introduction of new academic courses. In order to improve the service and resource base of Balme
Library to support the introduction of new academic programmes it was recommended that the
University of Ghana should consider establishing a virtual library, increase staff strength, expand
physical infrastructure, seek alternative source of funding and ensure collaboration between the
Balme Library with satellite libraries on campus to ensure quality academic output.
