What is it about?
This study explores how public libraries help Bangladeshi immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. This paper highlights how public libraries support immigrants in their new communities, including helping with settlement and integration, mental health and coping, social capital creation, educational and reading needs, and cultural connections.
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Why is it important?
This article is important because it highlights the diverse roles that public libraries play in supporting immigrant communities. It offers valuable insights for enhancing library services and emphasizes the ongoing significance of libraries in promoting social integration and overall well-being.
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I hope the study findings will guide future researchers interested in exploring public libraries’ roles in newcomers’ social integration in the new country.
Dr. Nafiz Zaman Shuva
Queens College, CUNY
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This page is a summary of: More than a place for social capital creation: Public library as a place for immigrants’ social integration, Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, November 2024, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/09610006241286910.
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