A Framework for Australian Universities and Public Libraries Supporting Regional, Rural and Remote Students. Issue 4 (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Partridge, Helen; Power, Emma; Ostini, Jenny; Owen, Sue; Pizzani, Blanca
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Australian Library & Information Association. Volume 70:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 391
• Page End: 404
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: Public libraries -- universities -- regional -- rural and remote communities -- student success -- low socio-economic -- study and learning support; Information science -- Periodicals; Information science -- Australia -- Periodicals; Information science -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Library science -- Periodicals; Library science -- Australia -- Periodicals; Library science -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Information science; Library science; Australia; Pacific Area; Periodicals; 020.5
• DOI: 10.1080/24750158.2021.1959842
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2475-0158

Abstract

ABSTRACT: University students living in regional, rural and remote (RRR) communities of Australia face unique challenges including geographical isolation, lack of access to face-to-face support, and technological barriers. This paper outlines a project funded by the Australian Government's Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program that was undertaken by five universities with significant enrolments of students from low socio-economic backgrounds living in RRR communities. The project established a Framework for Australian Universities and Public Libraries Supporting Regional, Rural and Remote Students that provides a set of strategic recommendations that will guide the development of accessible, relevant and sustainable study and learning support to meet the needs of low socio-economic students living in RRR communities. This national project provided a unique opportunity for Australia's universities and public libraries to work together in order to 'future proof' the education of students from low socio-economic backgrounds living in regional and remote communities.