Information Literacy: An International State of the Art

B. IL Products for users
The literature shows that IL takes a variety of forms that differ from institution to Institution and from country to country. The types of IL programs offered in different sub Saharan African countries can be put into three categories

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  Formalized credit bearing or examinable courses
  
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  User education programs structured for different user groups
  
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  Courses integrated instructions
  

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   Credit courses
   

IL forms part of an accredited Communication Skills Course at the University of Nairobi Kenya, while at the University of Botswana the IL component is offered as part of the Computing and Information Skills Course, which is compulsory for all first year students.

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   User Education Programs
   

The user education programs cover similar topics as those offered in examinable courses above. However they are offered at different levels in those countries where they are practiced. The programs range from one off sessions on the use of the library and its resources to structured sessions offered throughout the year. These instruction lessons are not compulsory. They are offered to those who register for them.

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   Course Integrated Instruction
   

In some institutions Librarians are continuously forging partnership with faculties to develop course integrated approach in which Information skills and problem solving skills are integrated into the teaching and learning of one of the core courses of the program of study.