Electronic Information Services and Bibliographic Retrieval Education Programs at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Library in Saudi Arabia

Author: KANAMUGIRE A.B.

Source: The International Information & Library Review, Volume 28, Number 3, 1996 , pp. 233-248(16)

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Abstract:

The article reviews various definitions of information literacy and discusses a study conducted at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Library to reassess the need for information literacy, to identify factors which influenced non-attendance, to evaluate the impact of the program, and comments and suggestions used. The major findings include: there is a dire need for information literacy; participants found the programs useful; and one-on-one method coupled with seminars were more effective and more preferred by the participants. The article also advances a set of recommendations for improving bibliographic retrieval education programs at the KFUPM Library and other libraries in Saudi Arabia and other countries.

Language: English

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Affiliations: A.B. Kanamugire, Manager, Reference & Information Services Division, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals #630, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia

Publication date: 1996-01-01