An evaluation of information Literacy Skills of Parliamentarians in Kenya: A Case Study of County Women Representatives

Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 6

Abstract

Abstract: This study was an evaluation of information literacy skills of County Women representatives in Kenya. The study adopted quantitative research approach techniques. The findings established that there is great need of information literacy skills amongst County Women representatives. The study recommended a continuous training in all aspects of information literacy to both parliamentarians and parliamentary library staff to keep them on board with advancing information technology. This will help in enhancing the quality of information generated at parliament for policy development in social, economic and political spheres. Keywords: information literacy, information search, retrieval, information needs

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Andrew Chege, Andrew M. Mankone

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Andrew Chege, Andrew M. Mankone (2017). An evaluation of information Literacy Skills of Parliamentarians in Kenya: A Case Study of County Women Representatives. Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2(6), 437-442. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-396193