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  2. Performing Arts Library Patron Behavior: An Ethnographic Multi-Institutional Space Study
Author(s)
Abstract

This multi-institutional research study used hourly sweeps and patron surveys to examine patron behavior at three institutional libraries catering primarily to performing arts students. Researchers examined: (a) areas visited, (b) technologies used, (c) types of work, (d) stay duration, and (e) work accomplished alone or together. Study areas were most popular, followed by computer labs. Patrons frequently used print and electronic technologies, often in combination. Patrons frequently worked alone. UMKC’s library (within the main library) experienced longer visit length and fewer personal/leisure visits than KSU and ECU’s libraries (within performing arts buildings.)
Format
Article
Identifier(s)
10.1080/10588167.2019.1660127
Publication Date
2020
Publication Title
Music Reference Services Quarterly
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Volume
23
Issue
1
First Page
15
Last Page
40
Rights
https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/
Community
University Libraries
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Clark, J., Newcomer, N., Avenarius, C., & Hursh, D. (2020). Performing Arts Library Patron Behavior: An Ethnographic Multi-Institutional Space Study (1–). Music Reference Services Quarterly. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/10588167.2019.1660127
Clark, Joe, Nara Newcomer, Christine Avenarius, and David Hursh. 2020. “Performing Arts Library Patron Behavior: An Ethnographic Multi-Institutional Space Study”. Music Reference Services Quarterly. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/10588167.2019.1660127.
Clark, Joe, et al. Performing Arts Library Patron Behavior: An Ethnographic Multi-Institutional Space Study. Music Reference Services Quarterly, 2020, https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/10588167.2019.1660127.