University Librarian | BTU Library

Prof. Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung

PhD, MSc, BA (Information Systems & Computing)

d.ayoung@btu.edu.gh

+233 38 209 1456

Library Admin Wing, Office 201
Bolgatanga Technical University

Office Hours: Mon–Fri 9 AM – 4 PM

Prof. Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung

University Librarian & Head of Library Services

A Warm Welcome

On behalf of the entire library team, I extend a warm welcome to all students, faculty, researchers, and visitors to the Bolgatanga Technical University Library. Our library is more than just a repository of books — it is a vibrant hub of knowledge, innovation, and academic collaboration.

The Library also has a responsibility to assist the University in developing well-rounded students by availing information that satisfies clients' information needs such as recreational, social, economic (entrepreneurial), emotional, environmental, political, and spiritual needs of library clients.

Whether you are a first-year student embarking on your academic journey, a postgraduate researcher delving into specialized resources, or a faculty member preparing course materials, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way. We are committed to providing you with the resources, spaces, and guidance you need to excel.

I invite you to explore our extensive collections — both physical and digital — take advantage of our study spaces, attend our workshops and training sessions, and above all, make the library your second home on campus. Our doors are always open, and our librarians are eager to assist you.

— Prof. Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Information Systems & Computing Brunel University London, UK, 2016

MSc in Business Information Systems University of East London, UK, 2007

BA in Information Studies University of Ghana, Legon, 2003

Areas of Expertise

Information Systems Digital Libraries ICT for Development (ICT4D) Mobile Money Information Literacy Community Informatics Research Data Management Digital Inclusion

Selected Journal Publications

Ayoung, D.A., Bugre, C. and Baada, F.N.-A. (2020). "An evaluation of the library connectivity project through the lens of the digital inclusion model." Information and Learning Sciences, Vol. ahead-of-print. DOI
Abdulhamid, N. G., Perry, M., Kashefi, A. & Ayoung, D. A. (2020). "Harnessing Social and Collaborative Tools in Digital Disaster Response Work: Implications for Design and Practice." Information Development.
Ayoung, A. D., Baada, F. N. A. & Baayel, P. (2020). "Access to library services and facilities by persons with disability: Insights from academic libraries in Ghana." Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 1-14. DOI: 10.1177/0961000620917723
Abdulhamid, N. G., Ayoung, D. A., & Kashefi, A. (2020). "A survey of social media use in emergency situations: A literature review." Information Development.
Baada, F. N. A., Ayoung, D. A., Bekoe, S., & Azindow, F. B. (2020). "Resource Constraints and Quality Public Library Service Delivery in Ghana." International Information & Library Review, 52:1, 10-31. DOI: 10.1080/10572317.2019.1607697
Adaba, G., Ayoung, D. A. and Abbott, P. (2019). "Exploring the contribution of Mobile Money to well-being from a capability perspective." Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 85(4), e12079.
Bekoe, S., Atiso, K., Ayoung, D. A., Dzandu, L. and Kubuga, K. K. (2018). "Examining Internet Usage Patterns on Socio-Economic benefits of Marginalised Communities." Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 1870.
Bekoe, S., Ayoung, D. A., Boadu, P., & Folitse, B. (2018). "An empirical study on the effects of mobile telephony usage on livelihoods in Brong Ahafo region of Ghana." The Journal of Community Informatics, 13(3).
Adaba, G. B., & Ayoung, D. A. (2017). "The development of a mobile money service: an exploratory actor-network study." Information Technology for Development, 23(4), 668-686.
Ayoung, D. A., Abbott, P. and Kashefi, A. (2017). "The influence of intangible ('Soft') constructs on the outcome of community ICT initiatives in Ghana: A Gap Archetype analysis." Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), 77(3), 1-22.
Ayoung, A. D., Boatbil, C. S., & Baada N. F. (2016). "Disaster preparedness of libraries: Insights from Polytechnic Librarians in Ghana." Information Development, 32(5), 1296-1305.
Ayoung, A. D., Boatbil, C. S., & Banbil, S. (2014). "How Secure are Library Collections? An Evaluation of Polytechnic Libraries in Ghana." Information and Knowledge Management, 4(3), 56-66.
Dasuki, S. I., Abbott, P., and Azerikatoa, D. A. (2014). "ICT and empowerment to participate: a capability approach." Information Development, 30(4), 321-331.

Selected Conference Papers

Kashefi, A., Nuhu, K., Abbott, P., Ayoung, D. A., & Alwzinani, F. (2018). "Investigating Users' IT Adaptation Behaviors: A Case of a Computerized Work System." ICIS 2018.
Sigweni, B., Mangwala, M., & Ayoung, D. A. (2017, September). "Factor subset selection for predicting sustainability of a telecentre using case-based reasoning." AFRICON 2017, IEEE (pp. 536-541).
Ayoung, A., Abbott, P. and Kashefi, A. (2015a). "Influence of 'Soft' constructs on the outcome of community ICT initiatives." Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, Negambo, Sri Lanka, 526-539.
Ayoung, A., Abbott, P. and Kashefi, A. (2015b). "Investigating Telecentre implementation through a Postcolonial lens: the Ghanaian perspective." Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Social Implications of Computers in Developing Countries, Negambo, Sri Lanka, 599-612.
Ayoung, A., Sigweni, B. and Abbott, P. (2015). "Case-based Reasoning System for predicting the sustainability of a Telecentre." The 9th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2015), IEEE, London.
Asaamoning, G., Ayoung, A.D. and Gambo N.A.A. (2015). "Assessing the effectiveness of Mobile Phone Aided Health Services for improving Maternal Healthcare." 12th Prato CIRN Conference, 9-11 November 2015, Monash Centre, Prato Italy.
Kashefi, A., Abbott, P. and Ayoung, A. (2015). "User IT Adaptation Behaviors: What Have We Learned and Why Does it Matter?" Proceedings of the Twenty-first Americas Conference on Information Systems, Puerto Rico.

My Vision for BTU Library

"To transform the Bolgatanga Technical University Library into a world-class knowledge hub where every student and researcher can access cutting-edge resources, receive personalized support, and develop the information skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. We are building a library that is inclusive, innovative, and indispensable to the academic life of this university."