Information Literacy in Ghanaian Academic Institutions: Case of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (K.N.U.S.T), Ghana

Authors

Lilian Atta-Obeng Miss, Entrepreneurship Training InstituteFollow
Ernest Boakye Mr., Webster University, GhanaFollow
Fynn Paapa Kwamena Mr., Takoradi Technical UniversityFollow

Date of this Version

Fall 12-19-2017

Document Type

Article

Citation

Atta-Obeng, L., Boakye, E., & Fynn, P. K. (2017). Information literacy in Ghanaian academic nstitutions: Case of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (K.N.U.S.T), Ghana. Library Philosophy and Practice.

Abstract

A case of a credit bearing information literacy skills class, offered to first year undergraduate students though not across all colleges at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana was analysed. The survey research methodology was used and questionnaire was distributed to 136 students. The findings indicated that the course was relevant and should be maintained though students’ knowledge on ethical use of information, citation skills, and information searching skills were poor. The study recommends a collaborative partnership between librarians and faculty for the teaching and learning of information literacy skills.