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Friendly Librarians.

Authors :
Bodaghi, Nahid Bayat
Cheong, Loh Sau
Zainab, A. N.
Riahikia, Mehdi
Source :
Information Development; Jun2017, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p229-242, 14p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

An academic library is a spiritual home to support users in their pursuit of lifelong learning. This study approaches the issues from the visually impaired students’ (VIPs) perspective towards librarians’ support. This study was conducted by using the qualitative approach. Data was collected through interviews and focus group discussions. For trustworthiness of data, member checking and audit from experts are also used. The participants of the study remarked that the librarians’ friendly behaviour provided them a sense of being accepted, valued, cared for, respected, and welcomed which fostered the creation of their sense of belonging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02666669
Volume :
33
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Information Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
123044865
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0266666916641178