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Peer reviewedMacdonald, Gina; Sarkodie-Mensah, Elizabeth – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes difficulties experienced by librarians in trying to communicate with students for whom English is not the native language. The discussion covers strategies to improve communication, including the use of analogy, universal humor, hands on experience, and integrated programs involving English as a second language and library personnel. (10…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, English (Second Language)
PDF pending restorationMeng, Lynn Whitnall; Meng, Mark – 1994
Library use instruction designed specifically for limited-English-proficient (LEP) students is discussed briefly and library skill activities used with this population at Union County College (New Jersey) are described. It is noted that many students from other countries have had little or no exposure to libraries because of either limited…
Descriptors: Assignments, College Students, Difficulty Level, English (Second Language)
Download full textMaravilla, Virginia – 1993
The Lowell Public Library (Indiana) Adult Literacy Program expanded literacy efforts of the library and its volunteer tutors by increasing the program enrollment numbers of the functionally illiterate English-speaking, English as a Second Language (ESL), migrant workers, and Basic Math students; assisted students in achieving their stated goals in…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Adult Students
