Mac-anthony Cobblah

University Librarian

University Librarian, University of Cape Coast, since 2017per ORCID

Publications: 301991–2026
Citations: 114to those papers
h-index: 6i10-index 3
Field-weighted impact: 1.251.00 is the world average
World top 10%: 17%2 of 12 scored papers
Open access: 58%7 of the 12 whose access is recorded

In 2016–2025: 10 publications, 66 citations to them, h-index 4.

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Google Scholar shows 196 citations, h-index 8 and i10-index 5 (129 citations and h-index 6 since 2021), as of October 5, 2026. It also counts theses, books and web pages, so it runs higher.

By year

Papers, and the citations to them

Publications, left axisCitations to that year’s papers, right axis2026 still in progress

Citations received each year

PeerfordGoogle Scholar

To all their work, old papers included. Google Scholar also counts citations from theses, books and web pages, so its line runs higher.

What they work on

From the classification of each paper

Subfields

Information Systems413%
Library and Information Sciences413%
Management Information Systems310%
Artificial Intelligence27%
Health Informatics27%
Information Systems and Management27%
Management Science and Operations Research27%
Applied Psychology13%
Biomedical Engineering13%
Computer Science Applications13%

Health Sciences
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences

Topics most written on

Library Science and Administration3
Library Science and Information Literacy3
AI in Service Interactions2
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education2
Big Data and Business Intelligence2
American Literature and Humor Studies1
Big Data Technologies and Applications1
Biomedical and Engineering Education1
Business Strategies and Management Research1
Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence1
Copyright and Intellectual Property1
Data Quality and Management1

Who they write with

21 co-authors, here and elsewhere

Same unit
Same university
Same country
Elsewhere in Africa
No African institution

Circle area and line width are papers written together; the strongest ties sit nearest. “No African institution” is anyone the papers place outside Africa’s institutions; Peerford records affiliations only there.

Where their co-authors are

33% of their 12 papers with recorded affiliations have a co-author abroad

papers co-written1122334Home

Most frequent partner countries

South Africa4
Nigeria1

Papers with at least one author in that country.

Institutions written with most

University of South AfricaZA3 papers
Methodist University College GhanaGH3 papers
Council for Scientific and Industrial ResearchZA1 paper
Institute for Scientific and Technological InformationGH1 paper
University of PretoriaZA1 paper
Heritage Christian UniversityGH1 paper
Council for Scientific and Industrial ResearchGH1 paper
Enugu State University of Science and TechnologyNG1 paper
University of GhanaGH1 paper
Central UniversityGH1 paper

Where they publish

Information Development5
Ghana Library Journal3
International Journal of Library Science2
International Journal of Research in Education2
Journal of Methodist University College Ghana2
29th Annual IAMSLIC Conference Proceedings, Mystic, Conncticut, USA1

Development goals addressed

From each paper’s title and abstract

4Quality education4
9Industry, innovation and infrastructure1

Most cited

Staff training and development programmes and work performance in the university libraries in Ghana
Mac-anthony Cobblah
Information Development
201633 citations
Relevant Issues in the Provision of Digital Information in Africa
Mac-anthony Cobblah
Library Hi Tech News9
200512 citations
The Contribution of Effective Library and Information Services to Academic Achievements at Some Selected Universities in Ghana

Career

As their ORCID record read on October 4, 2026

Positions

University Librarian, University of Cape Coast Library SystemUniversity of Cape Coastsince 2017
Librarian, LibraryMethodist University College Ghana2012–2017
Deputy Librarian, LibraryMethodist University College Ghana2008–2012
Snr Assistant Librarian, LibraryMethodist University College Ghana2005–2008
Librarian, LibraryCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research2002–2005
Assistant Librarian, LibraryCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research2000–2002
Junior Assistant Librarian, LibraryCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research1999–2000

Education

Masters of Business Administration (Human Resource Management), Business AdministrationMethodist University College Ghana2007–2009
PG Certificate in Information Management, Information ManagementVrije Universiteit Brussel2001
Master of Arts in Library Studies, Information StudiesUniversity of Ghana1998–1999
Bachelor of Arts in History & Archaeology, History & ArchaeologyUniversity of Ghana1990–1994
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science, Information ScienceUniversity of South Africa2015

Honours, memberships and service

Chairman, Licensing and Negotiations CommitteeConsortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghanasince 2015
Chair, Electronic Resources Sub-CommitteeConsortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghanasince 2013
Member, Governing CouncilConsortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghanasince 2009
Chartered Member, MemberGhana Library Authoritysince 1999
Chairman, Management CommitteeConsortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana2019–2024
Vice Chairman, Management CommitteeConsortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana2013–2020
Coordinator, LicensingINASP Ghana2013–2018
Member

Recent publications

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Unlocking the potential: A systematic analysis of big data applications in Ghanaian academic libraries
Mac-anthony Cobblah
Information Development
20269 citations
Enhancing Information Access in an Era of ChatGPT and Other Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Mac-anthony Cobblah
Ghana Library Journal4
20260 citationsOpen access · Diamond
Improving Health Literacy Knowledge Using AI-Assisted Technologies among University Lecturers
Gloria Tachie-Donkor, Mac-anthony Cobblah
Ghana Library Journal4
20260 citationsOpen access · Diamond
Artificial intelligence in higher education: The interplay of competence, perception, and artificial intelligence influence on self-learning outcomes
Beatrice Asante Somuah, Diana Atuase, Gloria Tachie-Donkor, Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Mac-anthony Cobblah
Social Sciences & Humanities Open4
20260 citationsOpen access · Gold
Strategic approaches for enhanced digital scholarly publishing and digital literacy in African academic and research institutions: A systematic review (2000–2024)
Gloria Tachie-Donkor, Mac-anthony Cobblah
Information Development
20251 citationOpen access · Hybrid
Smart Health Monitoring Devices with Artificial Intelligence-Driven Technologies for Health Promotion among University Faculty Members: A Qualitative Study
Gloria Tachie-Donkor, Jacob Owusu Sarfo, Mac-anthony Cobblah
International Journal of Media and Information Literacy
20250 citations
Unlocking the potential: A systematic analysis of big data applications in Ghanaian academic libraries
Mac-anthony Cobblah
Information Development
20244 citations
An Assessment of the Multiple Challenges Associated with Student’s Access to Electronic Resources at a Public University Library in Ghana
Mac-anthony Cobblah, Nesba Adzobu-Armah
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)
20214 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Green
Connecting industries to research outputs: The role of academic libraries
Christopher Filson, Diana Atuase, Ebenezer Martin-Yeboah, Gloria Bosomtwi Amoah, Gloria Tachie-Donkor, Mac-anthony Cobblah, Nesba Adzobu-Armah, Osman Imoro, Paulina Afful-Arthur
Information Development
20213 citations
Assessments of Collection Security Management in Academic Libraries:A Case Study of Central University Library
Mac-anthony Cobblah
European Scientific Journal ESJ
20177 citationsOpen access · Green

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