Academic Library Experiences of Muslim Arabic-Speaking Women International Students (MASWIS) in the United States
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[Thesis]
First Statement of Responsibility
Mahlhl, Alla A.
Subsequent Statement of Responsibility
Hamerly, Donald
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Dominican University
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2020
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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215
DISSERTATION (THESIS) NOTE
Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree
Ph.D.
Body granting the degree
Dominican University
Text preceding or following the note
2020
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This study explored the experiences of Muslim Arabic-speaking women international students(MASWIS) using a qualitative design method. A phenomenological approach included face-to-face interviews with five MASWIS who live in Chicago and three focus groups with seven additional participants (two groups in person and one online.) The data was analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), which provides a tool for deep analysis of data gained through purposive sampling. The study found that MASWIS needed information from books and databases for class assignments but faced obstacles when using American academic libraries: reluctance in asking for help, difficulty using open stacks, and lack of prayer rooms inside academic libraries. The study ends with implications for understanding MASWIS' American academic library experiences.