"Library shock" - the expectations and realities of library and research skills for international students

Authors

  • Liam Bullingham Sheffield Hallam University
  • Alison Elizabeth Lahlafi Sheffield Hallam University

Keywords:

Information Literacy, Libraries, International students

Abstract

The article discusses the application of culture shock to library and information services, and discusses some of the challenges observed by library staff at Sheffield Hallam University concerning incoming international students' information literacy skills.

Author Biographies

Liam Bullingham, Sheffield Hallam University

Learning and Information Services, Information Adviser

Alison Elizabeth Lahlafi, Sheffield Hallam University

Learning and Information Services, Information Specialist

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Published

2012-12-21

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Case studies of practice

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