New Skills Bring New Opportunities. A case study on information literacy at the University of Zimbabwe

In 2004, the University of Zimbabwe embarked on an information literacy programme with the aim of empowering students

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Country:
Zimbabwe
Document Type:
Case Study
Theme:
Education
Authors:
Mlambo, E.

Abstract

Information Literacy is, in a sense, learning to learn. It has been seen as a vehicle for the empowerment of individuals. In 2004, the University of Zimbabwe embarked on an information literacy programme with the aim of empowering students so that they would be able to transform information and create knowledge to solve problems. One of the key aspects was the University's inclusion of information literacy in the curriculum. This case study examines the successes and challenges of implementing an information literacy course.

Citation

INASP, Oxford, UK, 2 pp.

Published 1 January 2010
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