Librarian, faculty, and student perceptions of academic librarians: Study introduction and literature review

JC Fagan, H Ostermiller, E Price… - New Review of Academic …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
A survey concerning perceptions of academic librarians was conducted at a large, 4-year
university with three populations: librarians, faculty, and undergraduate students. The high …

Overview of cultural capital theory's current impact and potential utility in academic libraries

E Reed, B Johnson - The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2023 - Elsevier
This literature review introduces academic librarians and library administrators to Pierre
Bourdieu's Cultural Capital Theory (CCT). CCT originates from the fields of sociology and …

First-generation students and the first-year transition: State of the literature and implications for library researchers

ML Hodge - The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2022 - Elsevier
Few researchers have investigated the library needs of first-generation students in their first
year of college or of the structurally disadvantaged groups who disproportionately comprise …

The impact of cultural capital on searching as strategic exploration in incoming first-year students

B Johnson, E Reed - The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Information literacy is important for students' academic and professional
development as they begin to engage with the world as adults in college. However, students' …

The social mission of academic libraries in higher education

S Corrall - The social future of academic libraries: New …, 2022 - cambridge.org
Sheila Corrall https://doi. org/10.29085/9781783304738.007 Published online by
Cambridge University Press being and literacy development, while our final section provides …

The pathway to success: Facilitating first-generation student learning in academic libraries through cross-campus collaborations

L Deng - Journal of Library Administration, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Due to the unique economic, cultural, and family background first-generation students
possess, they often require holistic support to help bridge the achievement gap they …

Strategic alliances: The library as a partner for student success

M Dennis, AS Dees - The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The University of Mississippi Libraries (UML) has a longstanding partnership with
campus units, such as The Center for Student Success and the First Year Experience …

African American Undergraduate Students' Perceived Welcomeness at a Midsized University Library

KI Duffin, EK Corrigan - Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2023 - erudit.org
Objective–This project assessed African American students' feelings of comfort and
belonging about engaging with library resources and services at a public regional …

First-gen and the library: a survey of student perceptions of academic library services

EH Stocking, R Bucy, C Ramirez-Reyes - … Measurement and Metrics, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose Although a significant share of undergraduates, first-generation college students
(FGCS) remain difficult to characterize. Consequently, academic libraries are challenged to …

How should cultural capital theory inform library practice?

BL Johnson, E Reed - 2023 - scholarsphere.psu.edu
This paper will briefly review available library literature that discuss the intersection of
libraries and cultural capital, as well as introduce participants to the presenters' longitudinal …