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What is Library Anxiety

Chapter 29
Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technologies and Adult Education Integration
Library anxiety is defined as the negative and uncomfortable thoughts and feelings experienced by many adult learners when using, or contemplating using, the resources or services of a library. The affects of library anxiety include feelings of hopelessness, frustration, and lack of competency.
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Library Issues in Adult Online Education
Linda Marie Golian-Lui (University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaii, USA) and Suzy Westenkirchner (Auburn University, USA)
Copyright: © 2011 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61692-906-0.ch029
Abstract
Adult online learners have unique information and technology needs which are best met by libraries and library professionals. Combining the concept of andragogy along with best practices for the library profession significantly assists librarians in providing meaningful learning opportunities. Effective library support for adults in online learning experiences incorporates the concepts of learning style theories, thinking style theories, and library anxiety research. Best practices in information literacy and technology literacy assist librarians in supporting the broad needs of adult online learners.
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Academic and School Library Partnerships: An Organization-Led Collaboration
A fear of both the library space, which can be seen as overwhelming and confusing, and of the process of using the library to find materials.
Published in Chapter: Academic and School Library Partnerships: An Organization-Led Collaboration; From: Cases on Establishing Effective Collaborations in Academic Libraries
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