Bibliotherapy: Present-day marvel in Malaysia
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https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI10.4117Keywords:
Public Library, Bibliotherapy, Library Education, MalaysiaAbstract
This study explores the current trends of bibliotherapy within the public library community in Malaysia. A qualitative data collection approach using a structured interview was employed to elicit the opinions of five public librarians, two practitioners specializing in mental health, and a bibliotherapy writer. Eight (8) interview transcripts have been analyzed using theme-based analysis. This study shows that bibliotherapy in Malaysia is a new trend and concept. The public librarians were unnoticed that they had already practiced the technique due to the lack of bibliotherapy awareness among public librarians. There is a need to establish bibliotherapy education for future librarians.
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