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Setting the social scene: how libraries can provide opportunities for intercultural mixing

Farmer, J. and Sweeney, R. (2013) Setting the social scene: how libraries can provide opportunities for intercultural mixing. Workshop presented to: Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) Winter Conference 2013: International Students: Strategies for Supporting Success, Royal College of Physicians, London, 10 December 2013. (Unpublished)

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Abstract:
The focus of this workshop is how libraries can contribute to intercultural mixing within Higher Education. Drawing on research, the presentation explores why student integration is important for universities, the challenges of integration and how libraries can use space, both physical and online, to promote intercultural mixing.
Subjects:
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2376 International education
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science > Z679 Library buildings. Library architecture
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC65 Social aspects of education
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC1099 Multicultural education (General)
Creators:
Farmer, J. and Sweeney, R.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Student Services
Date:
10 December 2013
Date Type:
Presentation
Event Title:
Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) Winter Conference 2013: International Students: Strategies for Supporting Success
Event Dates:
10 December 2013
Event Location:
Royal College of Physicians, London
Event Type:
Conference
Language:
English
Status:
Unpublished
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