International students contribute £5.5bn a year to the UK economy through tuition fees, accommodation and other living expenses. No-one really knows the effect that the current global economic crisis will have on this essential market. Libraries of all types can help to foster an international ethos and contribute both culturally and educationally towards the wellbeing of these students.
Based on the "SCONUL Guidelines on Library Services for International Students", this workshop will be presented by all four authors: Karen Senior (Bolton University), Moira Bent (Newcastle University), Marie Scopes (Leeds Metropolitan University) and Mamtimyn Sunuodula (Durham University).
Date & Time: Wed 22nd April 2009 1.15pm (following AGM) - 4.00pm
AGM time: 1.00pm (attendance at the AGM is free)
Cost:
£30 (+ VAT) including tea/coffee for CILIP institutional & individual members
£35 (+ VAT) including tea/coffee for non-CILIP members
The talk will provide a wealth of practical advice on supporting international students, highlighting key concepts and special touches, strategies, advice on job descriptions, training opportunities and more. Participants will be asked to contribute their own experiences and suggest ways in which they can develop their own services.
We will also hear views from international students themselves - Pat Gannon-Leary and Rosie Crane from Northumbria University will describe recent research undertaken with international students to discover their perspectives on their experiences of learning cultures. Two international scholars will also contribute their own individual experiences of studying in their home country and highlight some of the challenges they found when coming to the UK.
The AGM of the UCRG (University College and Research Libraries Group of CILIP) will preceed this event at 1pm.
The Venue:- The meeting will be held in the Zones for Learning, Floor 1 of Northumbria University City Campus Library (10 minutes walk from Haymarket Metro, 20 minutes walk from Newcastle Central Railway Station). There is good disabled access to the library and meeting room. See the Campus Map and travelling information on http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/brochure/visit/campus_branch/ncle_cmp/?view=Standard
Directions from the train station can be found on Google maps http://maps.google.co.uk/ - the Library is located on Sandyford Road.
Booking: To reserve a place, please return the booking form to Melanie Wood ([log in to unmask]) Robinson Library, Newcastle University, Newcastle, NE2 4HQ (0191) 222 7671) or contact her with the necessary details.
Bookings must be made by 15th April to enable refreshments to be arranged.
UCRG (Northern) website http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/ucr/sub/northern
Charity Number 313014. VAT registration number GB 233157387.
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Booking form:
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If you would be interested in joining the UC&RG Northern Committee please indicate when you make your booking.
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Suzie Kitchin
Learning Support Librarian
Durham University Library
Stockton Road
Durham, DH1 3LY
Tel: 0191 3342975
Email: [log in to unmask]
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