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ERIC Number: EJ1336929
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-May
Pages: 23
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-2150-6701
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"Looking for Pictures of Clouds": Defining the Unique Research Needs of Creative Communities
Smyth, Laura Dimmit; Moore, Ian; Saylor, Kodi
College & Research Libraries, v83 n3 p393-415 May 2022
The purpose of this study is to define the unique research needs of creative communities as seen by the academic librarians supporting those communities. After surveying academic librarians, visual practice, information relating to the practice of a creative discipline, and inspiration were identified as unique research needs of these populations. Survey respondents also identified challenges to serving creative communities, including perceptions of library relevance, buy-in, and scheduling. While past literature has engaged with supporting specific creative disciplines, this study focuses on the collective research needs of creative communities.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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