Breaking barriers: Collaboration as a catalyst for accessing distance library services

Collaborative initiatives ensure equal access to library resources and services for all students. This study examined how collaborative efforts between libraries, academics, and other stakeholders may encourage library usage amongst distance learners in Ghana. The study employed a mixed research approach. Quantitative data were gathered from 1170 distance learning students, and semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data from six librarians and six faculty members. The data were analyzed thematically and computed using the WordItOut online software to generate word clouds for analysis. The study found that collaboration among libraries and between libraries and faculty is essential for providing access to library services for distance learning students.