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Information Skills in an Age of Information Technology
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Argues that information skills are critical for life in the information age. With the widespread use of information technology, information literacy now requires knowledge of computer-based information in the form of hardware, systems, applications, and use of the information itself. (DGM)
... Johnson (2001) has stated that, the information skills and information literacy are one and same, the study described the work of the SCONUL task force on information skills, set up as a result of the increased awareness on information skill training which was an important strategic issue for university and college libraries. Clyde (1997) has mentioned that, the information skills in terms of the development of information literacy and the skills needed to use information purposefully and effectively are very crucial. ...
Information Literacy is such an important factor in self-empowerment and lifelong learning. Information literacy is the key word of information society, in this information society, information play very dynamic role and person cannot live without information. This paper traces the sources of information literacy i.e. Library literacy, ICT literacy, Ethical and legal use of information literacy, Information literacy skills and competency and etc., Retrospective literature searched on LISA, LISTA, Emeraldinsight and subject bibliographies has revealed that a number of studies have been reported from abroad including India.
... Proficiency in a specific computer based application like knowledge of word processing is not a yard stick for computer literacy [16]. Reference [7] insinuates that there are different areas of knowledge and skills that are required for one to use computer-based information sources: Hardware or equipment-related knowledge and skills, including the ability to use the mouse and keyboard; System knowledge and skills, including knowledge of network procedures, and of the DOS, Windows system interfaces; Applications software knowledge and skills, including word processing, electronic mail software and Internet software; Knowledge and skills associated with the use of information system itself which entails the way in which information is stored in the system, research procedures needed and access techniques; Knowledge and skills associated with using the information that is contained in the source or service. ...
Computer literacy is essential for a workforce to compete favorably in this increasingly computerized environment. Most organizations and institutions require a workforce that is computer literate. This calls for schools to equip more students with computer skills. Schools should be adequately equipped to offer hands-on experience and nurture rapid learning, yet be intuitive and interesting to students. Setting up and maintaining a computer laboratory goes with a cost which most schools cannot keep pace with thus the need to embrace other effective computer architectures. The aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of thin-client computing over stand-alone computing for service delivery in computer laboratories. Survey research method based on quantitative research design was adopted for this research. Data collection was done using a questionnaire, interview and observation. A sample size of thirty percent of the secondary schools which offer computer studies in Bungoma County was used for data collection. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select the schools to take part in the research. The research findings revealed that the main computer architectural configuration deployed by secondary schools for computer studies is stand-alone computer architecture. Thin-client computer architecture is more cost-effective compared to stand-alone computer architecture which if deployed in computer laboratories, schools will be able to offer computer studies to more students thus making more people computer literate.
This paper adopted the descriptive method of research. The researcher used questionnaires to gather data together with interview and observation. The interview technique was used to validate data that has been gathered in the questionnaires. The aim of the study was to determine the level of computer literacy of non-information technology students. The study involved the third year non-information technology students in the different campuses of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology during the first semester school year 2012-2013. The findings disclosed that students of non-information technology courses have moderate computer literacy, especially in some complex applications, operating and information systems.
Early in 1996 South Ayrshire Libraries submitted a proposal to the British Library Research and Innovation Centre’s Digital Libraries Programme, outlining a plan to enhance public library support to users who were engaged in open or distance learning by identifying and classifying a range of learning resources which could be accessed via the Internet. This was to be accomplished by designing and developing a Web-based directory to support open learners. In addition it was planned that references to locally held open learning material should also be included in the directory. The proposal included a preliminary stage which involved collaboration with the Robert Gordon University School of of Information and Media, to develop information and skills training for independent learners. It was envisaged that this would take the form of a Web-based resource which collated various learning skills packages which are currently available on the Internet. This could then be used as the basis for developing information skills courses which could be run locally by public library staff. The aim of this paper is to describe the procedure and rationale for developing the Information Skills Web site and to report on progress to date. Examines the question of why information skills training was seen to be a key starting point for the project and the issues and challenges which have surfaced during the development and implementation of the Web site designed to facilitate this training. The Web site itself can be accessed at http://www.rgu.ac.uk/~sim/staff/mmcc/ ayr/intro.htm
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