Library Anxiety Theory, Research, and Applications

by Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.; Jiao, Qun G.; Bostick, Sharon L.

• ISBN13: 9780810849556
• ISBN10: 0810849550
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-10
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Summary

The authors provide us with the first in depth look at the origins and subsequent evolution of this fascinating field of study. Beginning with a discussion of the Library Anxiety Scale, the most widely used measure of library anxiety among college and university students, it investigates a number of theoretical models, provides an extensive framework for conducting research at the institutional level, and offers both proven and proposed strategies for prevention and intervention. If there are more nonusers than users in your community--or if you suspect your users could benefit more from the experience--let Library Anxiety ease your troubled hearts and smooth the way ahead.

Author Biography

Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie is associate professor in the Department of Educational Measurement and Research at the University of South Florida Tampa.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Preface	xi
Part 1: Background
1 Development and Validation of the Library Anxiety Scale	1	(24)
Overview	1	(1)
The Development of the Library Anxiety Scale	1	(3)
Stages of the Library Anxiety Scale Development Process	4	(14)
Subsequent Validation Studies on the Library Anxiety Scale	18	(5)
Summary and Conclusions	23	(2)
Part 2: Theory
2 Nature and Etiology of Library Anxiety	25	(32)
Overview	25	(1)
The Construct of General Anxiety	25	(5)
The Construct of Library Anxiety	30	(24)
Summary and Conclusions	54	(3)
3 Conceptual and Research-Based Models of Library Anxiety	57	(24)
Overview	57	(1)
Kulhthau's Model of the Information Search Process	58	(3)
Cognitive-Affective Stage Model of Library Anxiety	61	(9)
Information Literacy Process Model of Library Anxiety	70	(3)
Dispositional-Situational-Environmental Model of Library Anxiety	73	(3)
Anxiety-Expectation Mediation Model of Library Anxiety	76	(3)
Summary and Conclusions	79	(2)
Part 3: Research
4 Framework for Conducting Multimethod Research: Research Design/Data Collection Stage	81	(72)
Overview	81	(4)
Quantitative Research Paradigm	85	(33)
Qualitative Research Paradigm	118	(13)
Mixed-Methodological Research Paradigm	131	(19)
Summary and Conclusions	150	(3)
5 Framework for Conducting Multimethod Research: Data Analysis Stage	153	(40)
Overview	153	(1)
Quantitative Research Paradigm	154	(29)
Qualitative Research Paradigm	183	(6)
Mixed-Methodological Research Paradigm	189	(2)
Summary and Conclusions	191	(2)
6 Framework for Conducting Multimethod Research: Data Interpretation Stage	193	(42)
Overview	193	(1)
Quantitative Research Paradigm	193	(13)
Qualitative Research Paradigm	206	(25)
Mixed-Methodological Research Paradigm	231	(1)
Summary and Conclusions	232	(3)
Part 4: Applications
7 Prevention, Reduction, and Intervention of Library Anxiety	235	(40)
Overview	235	(3)
Library Anxiety Prevention and Reduction in the Physical Environment	238	(13)
Library Anxiety Prevention through Instruction	251	(17)
Library Anxiety Intervention through Mediated Information Services	268	(5)
Summary and Conclusions	273	(2)
8 Future Research, Issues, and Challenges	275	(36)
Overview	275	(1)
Potential Areas for Future Research	276	(16)
Issues and Challenges of Library Anxiety Research	292	(17)
Summary and Conclusions	309	(2)
Appendix A: Library Anxiety Scale	311	(2)
Appendix B: Scoring Protocols for the Library Anxiety Scale	313	(4)
References	317	(40)
Subject Index	357	(10)
Author Index	367	(10)
About the Authors	377