Canadian Libraries Use by Immigrants from Ukraine
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https://doi.org/10.29173/cais1929Keywords:
libraries, canada, ukrainian immigrants, covid-19 pandemicAbstract
This presentation addresses the use of libraries by Ukrainian immigrants in Canada based on a mixed methods study conducted primarily in Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada. The objectives are to investigate the frequency and purpose of library use by the participants, and their preference for library type and services. The findings are important for improving library services to immigrants and refugees.
L’utilisation des bibliothèques canadiennes par les immigrants d’Ukraine: un travail en course
Résumé
Cette présentation traite de l'utilisation des bibliothèques par les immigrants ukrainiens au Canada, sur la base d'une étude à méthodes mixtes menée principalement en Saskatchewan et en Alberta, au Canada. Les objectifs sont d'étudier la fréquence et le but de l'utilisation des bibliothèques par les participants, ainsi que leurs préférences en matière de types de bibliothèques et de services. Les résultats sont importants pour améliorer les services de bibliothèque destinés aux immigrants et aux réfugiés.
Mots-clés
Bibliothèques; Canada; immigrants ukrainiens; pandémie de Covid-19
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