SDGs corners of selected Academic Libraries in Accra: Nuggets for UniMAC-GIJ Library to engage clients

Abstract

This poster presents the success stories, impact and way forward of SDGs corners of the Richard McMillan Library of UniMAC-Institute of Journalism and Methodist University Library, Accra Ghana. The SDGs corner is a joint project by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) which supports academic libraries to dedicate spaces to showcase publications on SDGs. The corners provide promotional materials, training, research support, outreach services and awareness on SDGs. There are dedicated shelves which showcase publications on SDGs such as newsletters, reports, magazines, posters created by students etc. Among the success stories are increased access to publications and research support on SDGs projects with lifelong learning, digital inclusion and literacy skills. As part of the corner’s activities at the Institute, press -cutting service of media and newspaper coverage on all SDGs such as health, governance, gender, environment (illegal mining), water and sanitation, climate actions and food security are indexed. This is a web-based directory that facilitates access to news report and information for teaching, research, and learning. It is an annotated bibliography that serves as a source of comprehensive reference on SDGs for student, faculty, media and other practitioners. The impactful nature of the corners on research and learning requires redesigning and painting.