Part 8: Academic Help Seeking. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Black, Steve; Allen, James D.
• Is Part Of: Reference librarian. Volume 60:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 62
• Page End: 76
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Instrumental help -- executive help -- library anxiety -- growth mindset; Reference services (Libraries) -- Periodicals; Library administration -- Periodicals; 025.5205
• DOI: 10.1080/02763877.2018.1533910
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0276-3877

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Academic librarians are well aware that many students who could use help do not ask for it. Reluctance to ask for help can be due to students' goals and motivations, social and interpersonal influences, personal characteristics, and the learning environment. To overcome reluctance to ask for help, a person needs motivation, opportunity, and permission to ask. Research findings on academic help-seeking behaviors are summarized and recommendations are given for how to encourage students to ask librarians for help.