Self-directed Learning in an Internet Age: the Role of Academic Libraries in Nigeria
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Date
2014
Authors
Onuoha, U.D
Ukachi, N.B
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Publisher
Zambia Library Association Journal
Abstract
Advancement in technology has given rise to the explosion of information resources on the Internet
which has invariably drawn many self-directed learners to seek learning online. While this is a
welcome development, the use of the Internet for learning, however, is not without challenges.
Learners may be overwhelmed by the volume of resources online; they have to ascertain the
reliability of information resources and at the same time make ethical use of them. It, therefore,
behooves on librarians as information professionals to take a leading role in impacting information
literacy skills. This paper, explores the use of internet for learning, identifies the challenges
associated with it and the roles academic libraries could play in supporting learning in Nigeria.
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Keywords
Academic Libraries , Information Literacy , Internet Age , Self-directed Learning , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Other social sciences::Library and information science
Citation
Onuoha, U.D and Ukachi, N.B (2014). Self-directed Learning in an Internet Age: the Role of Academic Libraries in Nigeria.Zambia Library Association Journal, Vol.30(1 & 14), 84-92pp.