Families Belong: Supporting Student-Parents and Library Patrons with Family-Friendly Spaces
Abstract
Student-parents are a growing constituent of university students. According to Anderson
et al., the 2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) reported almost
18% of undergraduate students are raising children while enrolled.1 There is a growing
body of research examining how the needs of these students can be met on university
campuses, including in academic libraries. The Illinois Board of Higher Education requires
public universities collect student-parent data, made available in the
et al., the 2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) reported almost
18% of undergraduate students are raising children while enrolled.1 There is a growing
body of research examining how the needs of these students can be met on university
campuses, including in academic libraries. The Illinois Board of Higher Education requires
public universities collect student-parent data, made available in the
Copyright Michele McDaniel, Amy Odwarka
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