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LUnlocking the Potential of Public Libraries in supporting teaching and learning through ODL: A case of B.Ed Programme at Makerere
University
By: Harriet Nabushawo, Jessica Aguti & Mark Winterbottom
Introduction
Makerere a dual university was running conventional (internal) programs until 1991.
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is a mode of study where teachers and students are often separated by time and space.
The main teaching tool are specially prepared materials in print, CDs, Audio, video and audio-visual.
Supplementary materials like text books, readers, reports, e resources etc.
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Place of Library Services
Library services are key in any educational enterprise more so in ODL
Offered both on campus and off campus
ODL students are entitled to library services like others library services like other students
are key in any education enterprise 05-05-2015
Motivation for the study Earlier studies indicate that library services are inadequate
in study centres: (Mayende & Obura, 2013: Bbuye, 2012: Kawalya, 2010: Wrightson & Otto, 2005, Aguti, 2004)
They are geographically far from the ODL students They have inadequate interactive materials Inadequate ICTs facilities No reading space No qualified/technical staff
Ptg
Due to the challenges many students have found solace in public libraries
A public library is a local center of information; books, reference collections, computer and Internet access) accessible to the general public.
According to Meredeth (2010), public libraries have always supported distance learners as members of the community
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The study and the Research questions
What services and resources are available in public libraries to support teaching and learning in ODL?
How can ODL students benefit from these services to support learning?
Why are ODL students not effectively utilising public libraries?
Methodology
The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative research approaches
Sampled 300 students and key informants Used Primary and Secondary data collection methods
( Questionnaires, Interviews, FGDs) Qualitative data was categorized and thematically coded while
numerical data was analyzed with descriptive statistics.
Findings: Availability resources/services in Public Libraries Available Library resources /services in PL
YES NO
ODL Study Materials 126 (42 %) 174 (58%)Other supplementary reading materials 112 (37 %) 188 (63%)Computers and other accessories 198 (66%) 102 (34%)Internet and online data bases 223 (74%) 77 (26%) Technical staff (Librarians and IT) 220 (73%) 80 (27%)Reading Space 189 (63%) 111 (37%)
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Findings cont’d
There are 32 public libraries in Uganda.
As much as these resources existed in the PL, some students did not make use of them due to;
Limited information by students about the existence of public libraries and the services therein
Findings cont’d
No official Partnership to facilitate effective support
Geographically far from the ODL students
Inadequate supplementary study materials.
Inadequate varieties of study materials in the PL (audio, video etc.)
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Conclusion & Recommendations
Makerere University has embraced ODL by providing library services to students however these services are not only inadequate but also centralised.
There is need for the university to partner with other institutions with facilities and resources to ensure continuity of learning.
Since the University has subscribed to several data bases, these resources should be accessible to ODL students as well through either study centres or public libraries
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Recommendations
Sensitising the ODL students on the availability of resources in PL
Stocking PL with a variety of up to date interactive study materials.
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Thank you for your attention
END
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