Information Literacy Skills Among the Undergraduate Students at the University of Livingstonia, Malawi

Background To The Study

The University of Livingstonia (UNILIA) was established on 27^th August, 2003 as a Christian private university in Malawi (UNILIA, 2012). The Synod of Livingstonia believes that the Christian University provides an exceptional education for the young people of Malawi. The mission statement of the university is “To educate and inspire learners, guided by Christian values, to become principled leaders who will transform society through excellence in teaching, research, consultancy, and learning environment for the glory of God” (UNILIA-Strategic Plan, 2012). To date, the University of Livingstonia has four faculties offering various certificates, diplomas and undergraduate degree programmes (UNILIA, 2014).