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Article Information:
Title:
Information literacy: a case study of the KFUPM library
Author(s):
Mohammed-Saleh Ashoor
Journal:
Year:
2005
Volume:
Issue:
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