Abstract
International students bring cultural and diversity awareness to an institution, but they also bring a variety of assumptions about how research is conducted in the United States. In developing an outreach plan to international students, the academic library should create services that cater specifically to this student population. By developing collaborations with other campus units, the library can foster academic success and at the same time build a sense of community for the undergraduate international student population. The chapter illustrates how through collaboration the library can become an active participant in supporting the academic mission of the institution, foster a sense of belonging among the students, and strengthen campus relationships among various entities, in particular, international students.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Innovative Solutions for Building Community in Academic Libraries |
Publisher | IGI Global |
Pages | 117-126 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781466683938 |
ISBN (Print) | 1466683929, 9781466683921 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 31 2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Arts and Humanities
- General Social Sciences