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The Library as a Campus Spiritual Space: Evidence from Student Focus Groups

Authors :
Mross, Emily
Riehman-Murphy, Christina
Source :
portal: Libraries and the Academy. Jul 2021 21(3):465-484.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Anecdotal evidence implies that students use library spaces for spiritual practices at many colleges and universities. Using focus groups, the authors investigated students' prayer behaviors on four regional campuses of a large research university, asking questions about students' frequency of prayer, campus areas used for devotions, and students' ideal campus prayer space. Students at all four campuses used library spaces for religious or spiritual observances. However, they indicated that a room designated for such activities would be ideal. In selecting a campus location for daily prayer, students reported using whatever space was available and convenient at the time.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1531-2542
Volume :
21
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
portal: Libraries and the Academy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1306673
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/pla.2021.0026