Conceptualizing the information seeking of college students on the autism spectrum through participant viewpoint ethnography |
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| Authors: | Nancy Everhart Kristie L Escobar |
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| Institution: | The Florida State University School of Information, Florida State University, P.O. Box 3062100, 252 Louis Shores Building, 142 Collegiate Loop, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100, USA |
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| Abstract: | Due to increased numbers of diagnoses, targeted programs and initiatives, more students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are attending college (Heflin & Isbell, 2012; Zager & Alpern, 2007) but academic librarians and their staffs have not been trained to optimally serve this growing population. Utilizing wayfinding, think aloud protocol (TAP), retrospective think aloud protocol (RTAP), and a wearable camera, the actions, thoughts and feelings of a student with ASD and a neurotypical peer are evidenced as they navigate their campus library in search of materials. The library website, virtual maps to resource locations, and library workers served equally as enablers and barriers to both students in their information seeking. This study demonstrates that participant viewpoint ethnography is a viable research methodology for both neurotypical college students and those with autism. |
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| Keywords: | Corresponding author |
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