Purposes and Uses of Residence Hall Libraries.

Oltmanns, Gail; Schuh, John H.

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Publication Date: 1985

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Purposes and Uses of Residence Hall Libraries.

Oltmanns, Gail; Schuh, John H.

College and Research Libraries, v46 n2 p172-77 Mar 1985

Study of student use and perceptions of residence hall libraries at Indiana University (telephone survey in residence centers, user survey in libraries) reveals that students do use such libraries. Magazine and newspaper collections are used most frequently; records, audiocassettes, class-related materials, and study space are also popular. (7 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education, Information Needs, Library Services, Library Surveys, Questionnaires, Research Methodology, Tables (Data), Use Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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