Perspectives on Presentation and Perception of UNC Libraries on Admissions Campus Tours

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  • February 28, 2019
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  • Principato, Alena
    • Affiliation: School of Information and Library Science
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  • This paper examines the presentation and perception of the libraries by tour guides at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during Admissions campus tours for prospective students and families. Perspectives from tour guides, librarians, and admissions staff are considered through an analysis of tour observations and interviews with library and admissions staff. Tour guides’ statements about the libraries varied, sometimes containing misperceptions and inaccurate claims, but for the most part indicating that they viewed the libraries as positive and valuable places. This paper discusses the value of collaboration between academic libraries and admissions departments to ensure that guide training incorporates useful and relevant information about the library that will aid prospective students in (1) understanding the library’s role on a university campus, (2) feeling welcome and comfortable in the library space, and (3) envisioning themselves using the library and taking advantage of library spaces, collections, services, and staff.
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  • Sturm, Brian
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  • Master of Science in Library Science
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  • Library and Information Science
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  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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  • 2017
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