Information Literacy of Student Teachers of Zaria
Keywords:
nformation Retrieval, Information Literacy skills, Library Orientation ProgrammesAbstract
The present study aims to assess Information Literacy, Information Retrieval Skills and identify the attitude towards information literacy acquisition of Student Teachers of Zaria. Information Literacy is a pre requisite for lifelong learning. It helps an individual to access, critically evaluate and use information effectively and efficiently. The investigator adopted normative survey method and a four point scale questionnaire was used to collect data from student teachers. The sample consisted of 150 student teachers in Zaria. The obtained data were subjected to necessary statistical computation. The study reveals that most students lack the basic knowledge to retrieve information resources and found very much uncomfortable to ask library personnel for guidance on how to use the library resources. It highlights the need for planning orientation programme to new students and including Information Literacy into National Commission of College of Education (NCCE) curriculum.References
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