Exploring belonging through photovoice: examining the impact of space design on diverse student populations in an academic library

• Published in: Performance measurement and metrics Vol. 24; no. 3/4; pp. 195 - 210
• Main Authors: Poljak, Leslie, Webster, Berenika M., Kiner, Renee
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford Emerald Publishing Limited 31.10.2023; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Academic libraries; Access to materials; College campuses; Data collection; Empowerment; Libraries; Library and information science; Minority & ethnic groups; Minority students; Participatory research; Research methodology; Safety; Student participation; Success; United States > US; Pennsylvania; Space planning; Participatory research; Photovoice; Underrepresented communities; Belonging; Academic library

PurposeThis paper aims to uncover characteristics of physical spaces that evoke feelings of welcome and belonging in a diverse student population in an academic library.Design/methodology/approachThe photovoice method was used to allow research participants an active role in shaping research questio...