2022 report on the experiences of Black students at Atkins Library

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Moore, J., Croxton, R. A., Davis, T., Krumbine, T., Ornat Bitting, N., & Perry, C. (2022). 2022 report on the experiences of Black students at Atkins Library.
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This report describes the study our team conducted to better understand the needs and experiences of Black students at UNC Charlotte related to the spaces, services, and resources of Atkins Library. The research team for this study was comprised of representatives from the library’s committees for Assessment, Diversity & Inclusion, and Student Engagement. To make this assessment, we used a multi-method approach that included focus groups and Photovoice discussions, in which participants took photographs that were then discussed in group sessions. All participants in the study were students at UNC Charlotte who identify as Black and/or African American. Deliberate steps were taken to reduce the influence of the potential biases of the research team and to ensure that participants felt comfortable sharing frank feedback on potentially sensitive topics.

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2022 report on the experiences of Black students at Atkins Library

Author(s)

Moore, Jon
Croxton, Rebecca A.
Davis, Tiffany
Krumbine, Tracie
Ornat Bitting, Natalie
Perry, Crystal

UNC Charlotte Affiliate Type

Faculty

Extent

1 online resource

Date Created

2022

Material Type

Other
Report

Genre

reports

Resource Type

text

Abstract

This report describes the study our team conducted to better understand the needs and experiences of Black students at UNC Charlotte related to the spaces, services, and resources of Atkins Library. The research team for this study was comprised of representatives from the library’s committees for Assessment, Diversity & Inclusion, and Student Engagement. To make this assessment, we used a multi-method approach that included focus groups and Photovoice discussions, in which participants took photographs that were then discussed in group sessions. All participants in the study were students at UNC Charlotte who identify as Black and/or African American. Deliberate steps were taken to reduce the influence of the potential biases of the research team and to ensure that participants felt comfortable sharing frank feedback on potentially sensitive topics.

Subjects--Topics

Academic libraries
College students, Black
Anti-racism

Language

English

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