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Grove, Tara Murray – College & Research Libraries, 2023
Academic libraries invest significant resources for developing collections of foreign-language materials, so it is important for librarians to understand how scholars use these materials. This study uses citation analysis to investigate how frequently scholars in the United States cite sources in languages other than English, taking German Studies…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Materials, German, Multilingualism
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Joachim, Martin D. – Microform Review, 1989
Describes problems encountered during the cataloging of three major microform sets at the Indiana University Libraries. Areas discussed include size and contents of the sets, staffing for the project, equipment, authority work, rare book cataloging rules, serials, language of materials, musical scores, and manuscripts. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Drama, Foreign Language Books
Chervinko, James S. – Illinois Libraries, 1992
Discusses the use of trained paraprofessionals, part-time professional catalogers, and contract cataloging to manage the increased needs for original cataloging as the pool of professional catalogers diminishes. A training program for paraprofessionals is suggested, using professionals as trainers and mentors. (10 references/notes) (EA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Foreign Language Books, Higher Education
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Schreiner-Robles, Rebecca – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1988
A survey of 29 medium-sized academic libraries gathered data on collection development methods in foreign literatures including the language and academic background of the bibliographer; bases of selection decisions; acquisition rates for French, German, and Spanish literature as compared to English/American literature; acquisition practices; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Language Books, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
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Irving, Suzanne – Reference Librarian, 1994
Examines how international students encounter the interlibrary loan process in academic libraries and describes problems in using the system. Highlights include public service implications, including the interlibrary loan borrowing interview and bibliographic instruction; and how to access foreign research materials needed by international…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Foreign Language Books, Foreign Students
Chen, Su, Comp.; Slavin, Suzy M., Ed. – 1999
This guide to selected reference sources in the McGill University (Quebec) Library for Sinology (the study of the language, history, literature, and civilization of China) contains annotated listings for English and Chinese language materials in the following categories: (1) guides to the literature (6 references); (2) encyclopedias (3…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annotated Bibliographies, Asian History, Chinese
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Walden, Barbara; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Reports on acquisitions of selected Western European political science materials deemed important for inclusion in at least one North American research library. The percentages of French, Italian, Swedish, Catalan, Icelandic, and Belgian materials not found in RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) and OCLC are provided. Factors supporting…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Foreign Countries, Foreign Language Books
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Case, Beau David, Comp.; Riedinger, Edward A., Comp. – 1997
This work published every 2 years is a directory of international and area studies librarians in Ohio. It is the first project of the Organization of International and Area Studies Librarians in Ohio (OIALO) organized in July 1996. This directory identifies 35 individuals with experience in collection development, reference service, and cataloging…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Area Studies, Foreign Language Books, Foreign Language Periodicals
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Dunkle, Clare B. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1993
Considers whether or not library materials in East Asian languages should be integrated into the general collection. Romanized access through a Latin-script library catalog and nonromanized access through a browsing collection are considered. After exploring the difficulties in romanizing Chinese and Japanese scripts, a separate collection is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Chinese, Comparative Analysis
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Case, Mary; Jakubs, Deborah – Journal of Library Administration, 1999
Describes the program developed by the AAU (Association of American Universities) and the ARL (Association of Research Libraries) to improve access to international research resources and to help libraries contain costs through distributed collecting and technology. Considers the effects of financial pressures on foreign language and area studies…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Area Studies, Costs
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Holzner, Burkhart – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
Discussion of the future of research libraries and changes in international scholarship focuses on the acquisition and distribution of foreign-language and area-studies materials. Experiences at the University of Pittsburgh are highlighted, including planning principles. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Area Studies, Educational Change, Foreign Language Books