Antecedents of Library Anxiety.

Jiao, Qun G.; Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.

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ERIC Number: EJ552699

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Publication Date: 1997

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Antecedents of Library Anxiety.

Jiao, Qun G.; Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.

Library Quarterly, v67 n4 p372-89 Oct 1997

A study of 522 university students identified variables related to library anxiety: use of computerized indexes and online facilities, gender, year of study, native language, frequency of library visits, number of library skills courses undertaken, and reasons for using the library. Recommends measures to reduce library anxiety. Includes a demographic information form. (PEN)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Anxiety, College Students, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Language, Library Instruction, Library Skills, Online Systems, Records (Forms), Sex Differences, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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