Abstract
This study focuses on developing an understanding of U.S. study-abroad students’ knowledge and confidence levels in using their home institution libraries from abroad. Data from a questionnaire survey administered to students at the time of active engagement in ten different study-abroad programs in Costa Rica are presented; the data reveal relative uncertainty by the students about the possibilities of interfacing with their home institution libraries while abroad. Further consideration of this distinct user group is warranted, and the article includes data-driven recommendations for better serving our study-abroad students.
Keywords
study-abroad students, academic libraries
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2009
Recommended Citation
Kutner, Laurie, "Think Locally, Act Globally: Understanding Home Institution Library Engagement among Study-Abroad Students" (2009). University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications. 2.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/libfacpub/2
Notes
First published as:
Kutner, L. (2009). Think locally, act globally: Understanding home institution library engagement among study-abroad students. College and Research Libraries 70(2), 158-176. http://crl.acrl.org/content/70/2/158.full.pdf+html