User education in university of library: It is in university of library at Istanbul

This research set out with the idea that it would be more useful to give user education with a holistic approach (with and without program). In this thesis theoretical and practical information pertaining to the user education in the university library systems are explained. The study covers also information on why, how, when and by whom the user education in the university library will be provided. It tries primarily to explain the theoretical structure of the user education, and the relevant chapter makes use of survey method. Besides, historical method is used in presenting the historical development of the matter. In the following chapter, with the extent of user education in mind, education is discussed in two groups. And the final chapter tries to ebtablish the level of user education provided by die university libraries in Istanbul and the relevant date is assessed by comparative method. Education is a process made up of stages. The processes differ with the programmed and non-programmed ededucation. An individual benefits from various libraries in accordance with his /her age level. In these libraries user education is provided in different forms and step by step. At the heart of the educational applications are users with individual differences. The librarians should know the characteristics of the educational process as well as the individual differences of user. This thesis has reached conclusions which will shed light on the applications of user education in the university libraries. Yet, the thesis has not touched upon the user education on libraries and information retrieval systems to be received by students at the levels of primary and secondary education. I believe that it will be quite useful to conduct scientific studies in the future on the education of younger library users