Library support for study abroad
By: Ann Lindell
Contributors: Association of Research Libraries
Series: SPEC kit -- 309; SPEC kit -- 309.
Publisher: Association of Research Libraries
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9781594078088
Copyright date: 2008
Subjects: Foreign study; Libraries and distance education
Description: "Research universities have long supported study abroad programs of varying nature, including short-term study tours and service learning experiences, as well as semester- and year-long academic programs. As society becomes more globally focused, and industry requires workers who are prepared to work in a multinational environment, these programs are becoming more critical to America's competitiveness. Providing research materials and library services targeted to participants in short-term, formal, credit-bearing educational programs that take place outside of the country of the home institution is a particular challenge. This survey explored how ARL member libraries are responding to the needs of faculty and student participants in such programs, which library services and resources are provided to participants, how library support is staffed and administered, whether collections are physical or online, and how services are delivered."--Publisher's website.
Notes: "December 2008."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126).