Library Orientation and Instruction for International Students: The University of California-Davis Experience.

Hoffman, Irene; Popa, Opritsa

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Publication Date: 1986

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Library Orientation and Instruction for International Students: The University of California-Davis Experience.

Hoffman, Irene; Popa, Opritsa

RQ, v25 n3 p356-60 Spr 1986

To help foreign students adjust to academic environment, the University of California-Davis Library developed a personalized instructional program (small groups, "on call" service) with a dual emphasis: teaching international students how to find and use library information; educating library staff to recognize/understand the special needs of these patrons. (11 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Cultural Awareness, Foreign Students, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Services, Library Skills, On the Job Training, Program Evaluation, Reference Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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