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Information literacy instruction to distance students in higher education : librarians’ key role

Sacchanand, Chutima (2002) Information literacy instruction to distance students in higher education : librarians’ key role. In Proceedings IFLA Council and General Conference (68th : 2002 : Glasgow), Glasgow (UK).

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Abstract

This paper describes the changing of distance education environment, characteristics of distance students in higher education and their problems in using library resources and services. Information literacy instruction as the key role of distance education librarians is described based on STOU’s experience in Thailand as a case study.

Keywords:Information Technology, Education Society, Learning Processes
Subjects:C. Users, literacy and reading. > CZ. None of these, but in this section.
C. Users, literacy and reading. > CD. User training, promotion, activities, education.
ID Code:5249
Deposited By:Gaikwang, Kanchana
Deposited On:22 December 2005
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