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Book SynopsisThe rise of the global information economy has ushered in enormous changes in teaching and learning methods in higher educational institutions world-wide. "The Segregated Information Highway" provides an overview of the status of information literacy among students at universities and technikons in the Western Cape.
Table of ContentsMotivation for the Study; The concept of Information Literacy; Information in Comparative Context (South Africa, Malaysia and Australia); Research Design and Methodology; Overview of Information Literacy in the Western Cape - by institution; Students information-literacy - abilities and needs; Factors Explaining Students' Information-literacy - abilities and needs; Synopsis of Findings and Recommendations; Conclusion - Quo vadis?; Appendix; Bibliography
