Adopting Computer Technology to empowerRural School Learners:The Case for Katsande Rural School Library,Zimbabwe: 1​​Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship and the 23rd International Forum on Research in School Librarianship, Dubrovnik, Croatia,October 21-25, 2019

Abstract

In most countries, the introduction of computer technology in schools has seen the role of school librariestransformed. Adoption of new technologies are now seen to be enhancing school libraries’ ability to performtheir mission, vision and role, that is, providing learners access to a wide range of reading material to enablethem to acquire knowledge as well as ability to read books online. This paper will address the impact computertechnology is having on rural school learners at Katsande Primary School. It will explain how embracing ofcomputer technology has influenced learners concerning achieving quality education.