Library user education program 1993/1994
In conjunction with the Orientation Week organised by the Student Affairs Division of the University of Malaya, the Library undertook a Library User Education Programme for new students of the 1993/94 academic session. With the objective of inculcating lifelong skills and encouragement of indepen...
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| Language: | English |
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Perpustakaan Universiti Malaya
1993
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/15896/1/0001.pdf |
| Summary: | In conjunction with the Orientation Week organised by the Student Affairs
Division of the University of Malaya, the Library undertook a Library User Education
Programme for new students of the 1993/94 academic session. With the objective of
inculcating lifelong skills and encouragement of independent learning the user education
programme that lasted for a month was drawn up incorporating library orientation
and the more indepth library instruction. During the library tour students were introduced
to the library, its collection and services. OPAC sessions were conducted to
instruct students on information retrieval to meet their needs. Follow-up sessions for
more indepth searching was facilitated and a reference enquiry desk service was set
up. In future the Library will playa more determining role in the University's orientation
programme to further improve the effectiveness of user education. |
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