User Information Literacy: Case studies from university library programmes in the SCANUL-ECS region

With the increasing complexity of information and information resources, the effectiveness of teaching and learning at the university level relies on students and their teachers having the necessary information skills. This volume provides an analysis of the information literacy programmes undertaken in the SCANUL-ECS region. Each study covers the development of user education, information literacy (IL) strategies, programme content, who does the teaching, how the programme has been evaluated, the challenges faced and plans for the future.

Compiled at the request of SCANUL-ECS, the book aims to provide an impetus for the further development of IL programmes among its member libraries, through the sharing of experiences. It will also be of interest to all those concerned with the development of libraries in Africa.

Publication and ordering details

Published by INASP and the Standing Conference of African National and University Libraries in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (SCANUL-ECS) c/o The Library, University of the North, Private Bag X1112, Sovenga 0727, South Africa
252pp, 205x145mm
ISBN-10 1 902928 27 X
ISBN-13 978 1 902928 27 2
£12.00
Publication date: 2005
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A limited number of complimentary copies of this publication (in print) are available to libraries in developing and emerging countries. To request a free copy, please email inasp@inasp.info