Diaries of lifelong learners: Information seeking behaviors of older adults in peer-learning study groups at an academic institution |
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| Authors: | April Lynn Colosimo Giovanna Badia |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Natural Sciences and Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi - International School (VNU-IS), Building G7, 144 Xuan Thuy St, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Viet Nam;2. Caulfield School of Information Technology, Faculty of Information Technology Monash University, PO Box 197, Caulfield East, Vic. 3145, Australia;3. School of Information Studies, Faculty of Education, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia;1. Business School, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;2. School of Economic Information Engineering, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu 611130, China;3. Faculty of Education, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China |
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| Abstract: | Although not much has been written about older adults' use of academic libraries, they experience challenges navigating these considerable physical and online library spaces. Members of a university lifelong learning community were recruited for a 10-week diary study. They were asked to record their real-time information seeking behaviors related to their study groups, and the challenges they faced looking for or using information. They were also asked to rate their enjoyment to determine whether the joy of engaging in community learning extends to the information seeking process. Findings from sixteen diarists show that they sought information primarily on a specific topic, person, or book. They used a variety of resources but found books and periodicals most useful. They struggled with trust, technology, time management, library anxiety, information overload and dissemination. With increased understanding, librarians can be better equipped to reach older adults that are doing scholarly research and contribute to their success. |
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