Undergraduate Library Collection Use and Diversity: Testing for Racial and Gender Differences

Authors

Gail Herrera, University of MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-6-2016

Abstract

This study examined gender and racial differences among undergraduate library collection users at the University of Mississippi. Checkout and electronic resource use data were compiled for the calendar year 2014. These data were used along with statistical testing to distinguish between groups and determine how well the library collection was serving both historically underserved and nonminority populations. The results indicate that minority groups are served as well as, if not better than, the control groups.

Relational Format

journal article

Recommended Citation

Herrera, G. (2016). Undergraduate Library Collection Use and Diversity: Testing for Racial and Gender Differences. portal: Libraries and the Academy 16(4), 763-774. doi:10.1353/pla.2016.0051.