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Dr Jo Kaeding and Dr Agata Mrva-Montoy: Print disability and public libraries in Australia

Dr Jo Kaeding — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:42:00 +0000

Jo and Agata’s research explores the topic of print disability and public libraries in Australia. The aim is to understand the drivers and barriers to providing accessible public library resources and services for people with print disability in Australia.

The project involves three stages of research. Stage one which has been completed, involved a questionnaire with 297 Australian public librarians. The results were published in JALIA.

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Shadika Jahan Shathi: Understanding Skilled Immigrant’s Information Needs Across Settlement in Australia

Shadika Jahan Shathi — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:52:00 +0000

This doctoral research investigates the evolving information needs of skilled immigrants during the initial, intermediate, and advanced stages of settlement in Australia, focusing on the role of public libraries. Using a mixed-methods design, the study comprises a national survey of 360 skilled immigrants and in-depth interviews with 45 participants to explore their settlement experiences.

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