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Information literacy: a case study of the KFUPM library

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Title:

Information literacy: a case study of the KFUPM library

Author(s):

Mohammed-Saleh Ashoor

Journal:

The Electronic Library

Year:

2005

Volume:

23

Issue:

4

Page:

398 - 409


ISSN:

0264-0473


DOI:

10.1108/02640470510611463

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – This paper seeks to provide an overview of information literacy (IL) from a global prospective, to highlight problems facing developing countries in initiating IL programs, and state the trends of IL, with a focus on the development of IL programs at KFUPM.

Design/methodology/approach – A general review and survey of current development areas.

Findings – IL, which is a resource-based mode of education, has created a greater need to teach students the skills of accessing and evaluating appropriate information resources and use them effectively.

Originality/value – This paper provides an overview of IL from a global prospective.

Keywords:

Information management, Literacy, Saudi Arabia, Skills


Article Type:

General review


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02640470510611463

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