The purpose of a university education is defined here as the need to guide the student towards becoming a self-directing individual. This paper examines this pnrpose in terms of student needs and the awareness of both academic and library staff. Psychological principles of learning as applied to this purpose are considered together with the use of audio-visual methods. The paper ends with a consideration of some present practical constraints and the possibilities for future action.
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