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Mr. Christopher Kwame Filson
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Mr. Christopher Kwame Filson

Deputy Librarian - ( Senior Member ) Collection Management and Technical Services

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Collection Management and Technical Services
Field(s) of Specialization
Information Literacy Skills
Librarianship
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Collection Development and Management
Provision of Library Services for Persons With Disabilities
The Impact of Information Literacy Skills on Students’ Performance
The Role of Libraries in Education
About

Christopher Kwame Filson started assisting in the teaching of Information Literacy Skills since 2013. Currently, he is the Coordinator of the Information Literacy Unit under the Faculty of Arts. He is a librarian by profession and a Senior Assistant Librarian of the Sam Jonah Library of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. In the Library, he doubles as the Acting Head of Department for the Collection Management and Technical Services Department and an Acquisition Librarian.

He has the following publications

PUBLICATIONS

Journal publications

1. Afful-Arthur, P., & Filson, C. K. (2016). Knowledge management in indigenous medicine: the

expected  role of Ghanaian University Libraries. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal).

Available at  http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1388.

 

2. Afful-Arthur, P., & Filson, C. K. (2015). Strengthening the teaching of information literacy skills: case     

              of University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology,     

              8(2), 72-79.

3. Agyekum, B. O., & Filson, C. K. (2013). The Challenges of School libraries after the

 Implementation of the new educational reforms in Ghana  Library  Philosophy and Practice (e-

journal). Available at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/932

4. Anafo, P., & Filson, C. K. (2013). Promoting  Information Literacy Skills among students of Ashesi

University College Library Philosophy and Practice-(e-journal). Available at 

http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1032

5. Filson, C.K. (2017). Collection management and the challenges of library users: A descriptive

              study. International Journal of Distributed and Clod computing. Vol.5 (1)

6. Filson, C. K. (2018). Comparative study of collection management practices academic

libraries. Library Management, 39 (1), 66-77.

7. Filson, C.K. (2018). Collection management influence on usage of library materials. KIIT Journal of

Library and Information Management 5 (1), 15-24.

8. Filson  C . K., & Edumadze, E.  (2017). Prospects and constraints of the University of Cape

Coast satellite libraries" The Bottom Line, 30 (2), 120-131.

9. Filson, C.K., & Anafo, P. (2015). Use of school libraries by students on teaching practice: A case study   

               of the Seventh-day Adventist College of Education in Ghana. Journal of Applied Information

               Science and Technology  8 (2), 61-71.

10. Filson, C. K., & Baffour, O. A. (2014). Colleges of  Education Libraries in Ghana: An evaluative  

study Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 4 (1), 7-19.

11. Filson, C.K., & Kwafoa, P. N. Y. (2016). The Impact of Information Literacy Skills on the

                performance   of past students at their workplaces; The case of University of Cape Coast,

               Ghana. Journal of Applied Information Science 4 (2), 2-8.

12. Filson, C..K., & Afful-Arthur, P.  (2017). UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and AU

2063 the African Union Aspirations: a paradigm Ghanaian Public University Libraries

           Cannot Ignore. Journal of International Academic Research f or multidisciplinary 5 (9), 17-

              36.

13.Tachie-Donkor, G., & Filson, C..K. (2017) Use of internet resources in higher education: a

case of  Faculty of Arts of the University of Cape Coast, Ghana International Journal of

Knowledge Based Computer Systems. 5(2).

14. Tachie-Donkor, G.& Filson, C.K.,. &  Opare-Adzobu, J. (2016). Motivation and performance of the

              middle Level manpower in academic libraries: the case study of University of Cape Coast  

              Ghana. Journal of International Academic Research f or multidisciplinary 4(7), 164-173.

15. Afful-Arthur, P. and Filson C. K. (2019) Information needs and Information-seeking       

         behaviour of auto mechanics in Siwdu, Cape Coast, Ghana. International

Journal of Content Development & Technology Vol.9, No.1, 7-18 

Degrees
  • Master of Philosophy in Information Studies

    University of Ghana 2015
  • in Library Studies

    University of Ghana 2008
  • Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies with Swahili

    University of Ghana 2004
  • in Library Studies

    University of Ghana 1997
  • Facilitator

    September, 2024

    Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.

  • Presenter

    October, 2024

    International and Regional Fisheries Institutional Frameworks and Bodies. Workshop on Destabilising Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) in the Gulf of Guinea Yaounde, Cameroon.

  • Guest Speaker

    October, 2024

    “Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Co-Facilitator

    October, 2021

    “Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.

  • Presenter

    November, 2024

    “Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.

  • Facilitator

    November, 2024

    “Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    November, 2023

    Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    March, 2024

    Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.

  • Presenter

    June, 2024

    Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy. National Consultative Workshop for the Formulation of a National Blue Economy Strategy for Angola Luanda, Angola.

  • Panelist

    June, 2024

    Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.

  • Facilitator

    July-August, 2012

    Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.

  • Co-Discussant

    July, 2023

    “Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2022

    Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2019

    Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.

  • Speaker

    August, 2024

    Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.

  • Presenter

    August, 2023

    Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.

  • Guest Speaker

    April, 2024

    Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.

  • Participant

    2021

    6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).

  • Panelist

    2014

    Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.

  • Guest Speaker

    2010

    “West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.

  1. 2004

    Patron

    Eastern Region Senior High School Library Association

  2. 2000

    member

    Ghana Library Association

  1. 2024-2025

    Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP

    Cefas/UKAID

  2. 2024

    Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi

  3. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract for development of a short course on Marine Litter for the West Africa Region

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  4. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract services to conduct data collection surveys on abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Ghana

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  5. 2023

    Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia

    IDA-V3100

  6. 2023

    Panel Chair, Evaluation of Applications for recruitment of Environmental, Social Safeguards Officers for Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)

    World Bank funded West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme

  7. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Consultancy to review and align national fisheries and aquaculture polices and laws with the PFRS, regional instruments and global best practices for 15 AU Member States

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  8. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  9. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  10. 2022

    Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area

    Calgary Zoo Foundation

  11. 2021

    Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana

    University of Liverpool

  12. 2021

    Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana

    Valued at US$32,365.00

  13. 2021

    Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia

    Conservation International

  14. 2021

    Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop

    World Bank

  15. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program

    World Bank

  16. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom

  17. 2020

    Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana

    Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland

  18. 2019-2020

    Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management

    World Bank

  19. 2017

    Lead Consultant, Review of the Fisheries Act 2002 (act 625) and the Development of Draft Regulations for the conduct of Fisheries Impact Assessments

    Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and GOGIG funded by DFID/UK

  20. 2013

    Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession

    AERC Ltd.

  21. 2012

    Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis

    UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.

  22. 2011

    Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana

    Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  23. 2010

    Principal Investigator, Biodiversity Assessment of Urban Wetlands in the Western Region, Ghana with focus on Essei and Butuah Lagoons and the Whin River Estuary

    USAID through Friends of the Nation

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