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Library Environmental Factors And Students’ Patronage Of Library Services In The University Of Uyo Main Library, Clement Udo, Edidiong Nyong Ben Mr
Library Environmental Factors And Students’ Patronage Of Library Services In The University Of Uyo Main Library, Clement Udo, Edidiong Nyong Ben Mr
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study examined the influence of library environmental factors on students’ patronage of library services in the university of Uyo main library. The factors under investigation are library aesthetics, library lighting, library ventilation, library spacing and students’ patronage of library services. Four specific purposes were coined using the factors. Four research questions and hypotheses coined from the specific purposes were stated to guide the study. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. The study was conducted in Akwa Ibom State using the University of Uyo main library as a case study. The population was 150 respondents, comprising level …
Asking The Right Questions: Accessibility And Library Study Rooms, Jessica Schomberg, Christopher R. Corley
Asking The Right Questions: Accessibility And Library Study Rooms, Jessica Schomberg, Christopher R. Corley
Library Services Publications
This article assists administrators who want to ensure their libraries are inclusive of people with disabilities but don’t know where to start. We argue that organizations should understand not only the basic dimensions of ADA law but also dimensions of disability. They should also become familiar with multiple domains of disability and proactively incorporate reflective questions posed by researchers and advocates into the library space planning process. The article uses examples of common missteps in the development of study rooms with some reflection on how to learn from the experience.