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Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind: Surveying Library Use Among Students Studying Abroad.

Authors :
Vinyard, Marc
Source :
Journal of Academic Librarianship. Jul2018, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p493-499. 7p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Pepperdine University's six international campus libraries are not staffed by librarians. However, the library serves overseas students with small print collections, course specific LibGuides and highly trained student assistants. A goal of the LibGuides and student workers is to make students aware of library resources and services while studying abroad. Students studying overseas were surveyed to determine their use and awareness of library resources. In addition, to determine if the library could have an important role in supporting study abroad programs, students were asked if they had research assignments that required outside resources. While the results of the survey revealed that the majority of students are aware of library resources and services, the library should take additional steps to better serve overseas students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00991333
Volume :
44
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Academic Librarianship
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130246367
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2018.04.015