Press Release
CSU CHAPMAN LIBRARY TO HOST SECOND EDITION OF LIBRARY MONTH CELEBRATION
Kumasi, Ghana – Thursday, March 26, 2026 – The Chapman Library of Christian Service University (CSU) will host the second edition of the Chapman Library Month Celebration in March 2026 under the theme: “Stewarding Knowledge in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”
The month-long celebration is designed to promote responsible knowledge management, digital innovation, and ethical engagement with artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, learning, and research.
First Three Weeks: Awareness and Exposure
The celebration opens with “Library Goldmine – Know Your Library” (3rd–20th March), a sustained awareness campaign to bridge the gap between available library resources and their effective use. The initiative will spotlight the Library’s print collections, electronic databases, e-books, institutional repository, research tools, and user support services. The campaign seeks to empower students, faculty, and staff to maximise library resources to enhance academic performance and research output.
On 19th March, CSU will organise a study tour to the KNUST Library Mall. The visit will expose participants to a modern academic library environment and best practices in service delivery, technology integration, and space utilisation. The engagement is expected to inspire innovation, promote benchmarking, and strengthen inter-institutional collaboration.
Final Week: Celebration, Skills Development and Community Impact
Activities for the final week will commence on Monday, 23rd March, with Library Appreciation Day,dedicated to recognising the contributions of library patrons and staff. The event will promote a culture of gratitude, professional identity, and mentorship within the University community.
On Tuesday, 24th March, the Library will host a Workshop on Practical AI Tools in Research and Library Services. The workshop will equip participants with practical knowledge of AI applications in literature search, referencing, data analysis, academic writing support, plagiarism detection, and library service delivery. Emphasis will be placed on ethical and responsible AI use in academia.
The celebration continues on Wednesday, 25th March, with an Inter-University Debate between CSU and Catholic University College of Ghana (CAUC). The debate will promote critical thinking, scholarly discourse, and ethical reasoning while strengthening relations between the two faith-based institutions.
On Thursday, 26th March, the Library will host inclusive Chess and Scrabble competitions to encourage strategic thinking, vocabulary development, and intellectual recreation. The activities underscore the Library’s role as both an academic and community space.
The celebration will conclude on Friday, 27th March, with a Donation Outreach to a less-privileged school or orphanage. The initiative reflects CSU’s commitment to social responsibility and its mission of service, compassion, and societal transformation through education.
The Second Chapman Library Month Celebration reaffirms Christian Service University’s dedication to stewarding knowledge responsibly while embracing innovation in the AI era.
For more information, please contact:
Vivian Amponsah
Librarian, CSU Chapman Library
Email: vamponsah@csuc.edu.gh
Phone: +233243736620
