October 1, 2025IFLA Journal

Equity at stake? Fostering social justice in Pakistani academic libraries

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Qualitative research reveals EDIA practices in academic libraries, indicating gaps in accessibility and inclusion.

Eight major themes highlight gaps in equity and accessibility within Pakistani academic libraries, signaling a need for improvement.
Interviews with 18 chief librarians provided key insights into diverse library practices, identifying critical areas for development.
Thematic analysis using NVivo software uncovered significant deficiencies in resources and spaces for differently abled users.
Attention to special groups is crucial for advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in library services.

Ashiq et al. (2025) studied this question.

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