دور برامج محو الأمية المعلوماتية عن بعد في المكتبات الجامعية السعودية أثناء جائحة كورونا

Abstract EN

There has become an urgent need for online information literacy programs to keep pace with the torrents of information flowing around the world and the rapid changes in the quality and quantity of information.

University libraries have a pivotal role in information literacy within social enlightenment and knowledge education.

This stud;y therefore sought to verify the levels of implementation of remote information literacy programs among Saudi university libraries in general, from the point of view of employees, in terms of presentation methods and strategies.

To this end, the stud;y analysed the data collected between September and October 2020 through a survey sent to more than 29 libraries, the outcome of which was the completion of 369 questionnaires answered by the employees of those libraries.

The respondents acknowledged the importance and usefulness of online information literacy programs, and indicated the main obstacles that limit their implementation, including a lack of technological resources and qualified personnel to carry out tasks.

The main challenges faced by libraries that offer online programs were found to be related to the lack of institutional support, lack of cooperation from faculty members, low student motivation, and the experience of library staff.