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For English,Press 1: International Students' Language Preference at the Reference Desk |
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| Authors: | Ignacio J Ferrer-Vinent |
| Institution: | 1. Auraria Library , University of Colorado Denver , Denver, COIgnacio.Ferrer-Vinent@ucdenver.edu |
| Abstract: | Non-native, English-speaking undergraduate and graduate students were directly surveyed about their language preference at an academic reference desk. Most prefer reference transactions initially in English but, if uncertain about the outcome, would like follow-up help in their primary language. Differences by academic level and country of origin were observed. |
| Keywords: | language preference international students academic libraries English as a second language ESL reference librarian surveys reference services |