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Public library users: perspectives of socially vulnerable populations

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dc.contributor.authorRichter, Solina
dc.contributor.authorJackson, Margot
dc.contributor.authorDashora, Pushpanjali
dc.contributor.authorSurette, Soleil
dc.contributor.authorLee, L. D.
dc.contributor.authorBell, J.
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-07T23:06:01Z
dc.date.available2023-02-07T23:06:01Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractModern public libraries strive for inclusivity. Part of this effort involves enhancing staff capacity for engaging with socially vulnerable populations. This paper presents the outcomes of a study on library use by homeless adults, one of the most vulnerable of populations. The study employed a mix of methods. Part one was quantitative: a survey of library patrons. A second, qualitative phase involved focus groups – two of which were comprised of homeless patrons. Several areas of concern and need emerged, including physical space, safety, library services, and interactions with the library staff.
dc.description.urihttps://library.macewan.ca/cgi-bin/SFX/url.pl/DSO
dc.identifier.citationS. Richter, J. Bell, M. K. Jackson, L. D. Lee, P. Dashora & S. Surette (2019) Public Library Users: Perspectives of Socially Vulnerable Populations, Journal of Library Administration, 59:4, 431-441. https://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2019.1593711
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1080/01930826.2019.1593711
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/2976
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAll Rights Reserved
dc.subjectEdmonton Public Library
dc.subjecthomeless
dc.subjectinclusivity
dc.subjectlibrary behavior policy
dc.subjectlibrary staff
dc.subjectpublic space
dc.subjectsafety
dc.subjectsocially vulnerable population
dc.titlePublic library users: perspectives of socially vulnerable populationsen
dc.typeArticle

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