Claims that students from foreign countries tend to have little knowledge or background working with American research libraries. Describes a collaborative research project aimed at making academic libraries less intimidating for these students. Argues that such a method helps all students acquire essential skills. (HB)

Describes how students can exploit the power and flexibility of computers to find, organize, and store information gathered while conducting research. Describes how students can use computers to compose, revise, and edit their research papers. (RS)