Library Services to Students with Diverse Language and Cultural Backgrounds.

Li, Suzanne D.

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ERIC Number: EJ567669

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Publication Date: 1998

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Library Services to Students with Diverse Language and Cultural Backgrounds.

Li, Suzanne D.

Journal of Academic Librarianship, v24 n2 p139-43 Mar 1998

A focus group study of 29 Queens College/CUNY (City University of New York) undergraduates, born and educated outside the United States, determined that most described needs related to course work rather than language or culture. Participants commented on library hours, physical surroundings, research tools, personnel, collections, and copy services. Outlines resulting library policy change. (PEN)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change, Focus Groups, Foreign Students, Higher Education, Library Collections, Library Facilities, Library Personnel, Library Policy, Library Research, Library Services, Research Tools, Undergraduate Students, Use Studies, User Needs (Information)

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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