Information Literacy Delivery in Tanzanian Universities: An Examination of its Effectiveness
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2008
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African Journal of Library and Information Science
Abstract
This paper presents the findings regarding
information literacy (lL) delivery) in four
Tanzanian universities in terms of IL content and
delivery methods and their effectiveness. Based
on a questionnaire survey of librarians and
undergraduate students, the study found that the
main IL teaching methods used include lectures,
web pages and seminars, while content covered
in IL sessions include information search skills,
use of library facilities, information evaluation,
and use of information sources. However, it is
concluded that because of a number of factors,
including lack of clear lL policy, inadequate
time, the teaching of IL as stand-alone
programme on voluntary basis, and non involvement
of teaching staff, the current IL
delivery approach is not effective for imparting
adequate IL skills. A new IL delivery approach
that addresses the identified weaknesses is
therefore recommended.
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Afr. 1. Lib, Arch. & Inf. Sc. Vol. 18, No.2 (2008) 157 - 168
Keywords
Information literacy, teaching methods, evaluation, universities, Tanzania