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2017-02-03
Engaging reluctant readers is a common topic among library professionals as the literary lives of young people appear to be changing or declining. Although much research has already been conducted about the nature of reluctant readers, there is little on how to combat it and even less on...
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Oral Histories and the Library slides
2016-02-05
The slide deck and notes for a presentation given by School of Library and Information Studies student Richard Bee at the Forum for Information Professionals 2016 conference.
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Oral Histories and the Library notes
2016-02-05
The slide deck and notes for a presentation given by School of Library and Information Studies student Richard Bee at the Forum for Information Professionals 2016 conference.
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Sex in the Stacks: Teenager Sex Education Information Seeking Behaviour and Barriers to the Use of Library Resources
Download2015-02-06
The proliferation of sex education information sources in the 21st century has left teenagers with a wealth of available sources on the topic. However, hegemonic narratives from classroom education alienate certain youth, while negative misinformation from unreliable sources has the power to...
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2015-02-06
Romance fiction remains one of the most read but least respected literary genres. Traditionally, public libraries have shunned romance fiction, either refusing to stock romance novels or purposefully limiting their collection. Nevertheless, the unwavering demand for romance fiction and the shift...
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2015-02-06
An increase in the prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) motivated this investigation into the information seeking behaviours of parents of children with ASD in Edmonton, Alberta. A qualitative approach based on a non-random, purposive sampling method was used. Semi-structured interviews...
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2015-02-06
Marshall, Kyle, Ottenbreit, Caitlin
Library cards evoke a sense of membership in the “club of the library” that goes beyond access to collections and members-only services. Many libraries have policies that require proof of address or identification in order to qualify for a library card, restrictions that inhibit members of...