Coping with Library Anxiety Using Interactive Technology

Ida Fajar Priyanto

Abstract


A library has been viewed as a place for learning outside of the classroom. The information technology that has resulted in digital library does not replace a library as a place. It enhances the library’s role as a learning place. However, students often experience what is called as “library anxiety” when visiting a library, especially when they visit it for the first time. Adding more technological applications will make current users get better information. And it will also help cope with any library anxiety.


Keywords


coping, anxiety, interactive technology

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18326/pustabiblia.v1i1.1-6

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