Marginalized graduate students navigating the academy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A phenomenological approach

dc.contributor.authorKumaran, Maha
dc.contributor.authorFarnum, Cecile
dc.contributor.authorGupta, Aditi
dc.contributor.authorLevesque, Lisa
dc.contributor.authorRoache, Darcia
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-18T15:56:44Z
dc.date.available2024-04-18T15:56:44Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study was to understand marginalized graduate students’ use of academic libraries for research activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a phenomenological approach, this study investigated the challenges, barriers, and coping strategies of marginalized graduate students from three Canadian universities. Focus groups were conducted to stimulate discussions and gather rich data from participants. Based on findings, this study offers several recommendations for inclusive spaces, accessibility across institutions, bridging divides, and more to address service gaps and improve library access for all users.
dc.description.reviewstatusReviewed
dc.description.scholarlevelFaculty
dc.description.sponsorshipCanadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL)
dc.identifier.citationKumaran, M., Farnum, C., Gupta, A., Levesque, L., & Roache, D. (2025). Marginalized graduate students navigating the academy during the COVID-19 pandemic: A phenomenological approach. College & Research Libraries.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.5683/SP3/CKETHW
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/16365
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCollege & Research Libraries
dc.subject.departmentUniversity of Victoria Libraries
dc.titleMarginalized graduate students navigating the academy during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A phenomenological approach
dc.typePostprint

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