The role played by academic libraries in the enhancement of information literacy : a study of Fort Hare library

Many technological challenges today require libraries and various stakeholders to embark on student learning and empower students with the necessary information skills to function efficiently and effectively in the global information age. The aim of this study was to investigate the role played by the University of Fort Hare Library in the enhancement of information literacy. A survey method was selected. Findings and recommendations from students, the lessons of information literacy at the University Fort Hare library and other libraries are presented. Recommendations about what the library needs to do to empower students for lifelong learning is also presented.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Library and Information Studies Centre (LISC)

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Author dc:creator

• Somi, Ntombizodwa Getrude

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• De Jager, Karin

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/7956

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/7956