Educating library users at the Copperbelt University

Abstract

In 1987 the library of the Copperbelt University in Zambia introduced a library user education programme as a course at the campus. The course was introduced with the objective of improving students' awareness of the available information resources, as well as adjusting them to the university style of learning. Describes the programme in detail, including: establishing the need for the course; planning the project; the course content and structure; and how it was presented. The results achieved are evaluated in relation to the initial objectives and to the fact that the course has so far been offered only for two academic years. Concludes with general observations and recommendations for the improvement of the course.