The Use of Public Libraries by Native Americans
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| author | Burke, Susan K. |
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| contents | The Use of Public Libraries by Native Americans Burke, Susan K. Information Needs Family (Sociological Unit) American Indians Public Libraries Library Services Comparative Analysis Racial Differences Whites Socioeconomic Influences Geographic Location Library services to Native Americans have expanded greatly in the past several decades, but more work still needs to be done to provide for the information needs of Native Americans. Data from the U.S. Current Population Survey were used to compare library use rates of Native American households to rates of Anglo households. Results show that Native Americans still lag behind Anglos in public library use rates. Of households that report library use, Native Americans are more likely to engage in certain types of library use than are Anglos. Socioeconomic and geographic variables are indicated as factors in the lower library use rates of Native American households. Study results could be useful for groups working to improve Native American library and information services. |
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| publishDate | 2007 |
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| spellingShingle | The Use of Public Libraries by Native Americans Burke, Susan K. Information Needs Family (Sociological Unit) American Indians Public Libraries Library Services Comparative Analysis Racial Differences Whites Socioeconomic Influences Geographic Location The Use of Public Libraries by Native Americans Burke, Susan K. Information Needs Family (Sociological Unit) American Indians Public Libraries Library Services Comparative Analysis Racial Differences Whites Socioeconomic Influences Geographic Location Library services to Native Americans have expanded greatly in the past several decades, but more work still needs to be done to provide for the information needs of Native Americans. Data from the U.S. Current Population Survey were used to compare library use rates of Native American households to rates of Anglo households. Results show that Native Americans still lag behind Anglos in public library use rates. Of households that report library use, Native Americans are more likely to engage in certain types of library use than are Anglos. Socioeconomic and geographic variables are indicated as factors in the lower library use rates of Native American households. Study results could be useful for groups working to improve Native American library and information services. |
| title | The Use of Public Libraries by Native Americans |
| topic | Information Needs Family (Sociological Unit) American Indians Public Libraries Library Services Comparative Analysis Racial Differences Whites Socioeconomic Influences Geographic Location |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ875977 |