Strengthening the Teaching of Information Literacy Skills: Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Abstract

Purpose: The main aim of this paper is to find out what is been done to strengthen the teaching of Information Literacy Skills at University of Cape Coast. Methodology: As a case study design, the random sampling technique was used to select lecturers and final year students of University of Cape Coast. The data collection instruments used were questionnaire and interview. Data obtained from the questionnaire was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). This was reinforced by qualitative inferences from interviews with lectures of the course. Findings: The finding was that the teaching of Information Literacy Skills at University of Cape Coast can positively revolutionalise the way students study. Secondly, the duration for the teaching of the course should be extended; thirdly, the teaching of information literacy has a positive impact on the usage of the library; fourthly, the course is taught by professional librarians who are also professional teachers as a result the right pedagogical skills are applied. Implication: Other universities yet to start with the teaching of Information Literacy may consider the structures laid down by University of Cape Coast Originality: The advocacy role supposed to be played by the lecturers and students of the course will ensure that the duration of the course is extended so that the impact of the course will be deeply felt.