Public Libraries and Distance Education in Tanzania: Issues and Dilemmas
Alli Mcharazo · Libri · 2000
This work highlights issues and dilemmas facing libraries and distance learners in Tanzania. It is based on interviews carried out with Open University of Tanzania students, deans of the Open University, public librarians, and academic librarians. Inadequate reading materials, inadequate reading space, charging for services, and lack of qualified staff are some of the issues facing public libraries in serving distance learners. Distance learners are also unfamiliar with the requirements of distance education. There is a need to embark on new approaches to support these students.