Reading by Russian-speaking immigrants in Toronto: use of public libraries, bookstores, and home book collections |
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| Authors: | Keren Dali |
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| Institution: | aFaculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto, 140 St. George Street, Toronto, Ont., Canada M5S 3G6;bPetro Jacyk Central and East European Resource Centre, University of Toronto Library, Canada |
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| Abstract: | This article reports the results of a survey of the reading habits and interests of immigrants in Toronto who speak Russian as their first language, including their use of Canadian public libraries, ethnic and English-language bookstores, and their attitudes toward collecting books at home. The survey results show that Russian Canadians use the public library system extensively and for diverse purposes. They also make use of ethnic and English-language bookstores, purchasing materials in both Russian and English for leisure reading, educational and professional development, and expansion of their highly valued home collections. The peculiarities of the demands and behavior of first generation Russian-speaking immigrants are also discussed, especially with regard to changes in reading interests and attitudes associated with immigration, as well as the problems experienced by public libraries in meeting the needs of this clientele. Finally, recommendations for the improvement of public library services and collections for this linguistic group are provided. |
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