Public Library Quarterly Pub Date : 2021-08-23 , DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2021.1964336 Aditi Gupta 1 , Sarbjit Kaur Randhawa 2 , In-In Po 1
ABSTRACT
This study is the first to explore a wide gap in our understanding of the information needs, library perceptions, reading habits, library usage and barriers that prevent a growing population of South Asian users in British Columbia, Canada from visiting libraries. The results highlight the age groups of South Asian users that visit libraries frequently, reasons why respondents are more likely to visit libraries in the future, and the barriers faced by them. The outcomes of the study can help libraries to strategically discern barriers, implement and strengthen outreach programs to attract users, and recruit diverse multilingual staff.
中文翻译:
加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省南亚人口的阅读习惯、图书馆认知和图书馆使用情况
摘要
这项研究首次探讨了我们对信息需求、图书馆认知、阅读习惯、图书馆使用和阻碍加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省越来越多的南亚用户访问图书馆的障碍的理解方面的巨大差距。结果突出了经常访问图书馆的南亚用户的年龄组,受访者未来更有可能访问图书馆的原因,以及他们面临的障碍。研究结果可以帮助图书馆从战略上识别障碍,实施和加强外展计划以吸引用户,并招聘多元化的多语种员工。