MU Libraries offered an 8-week workshop, “Global Reach, Local Touch: Library Research for International Students” during the Fall 2007 semester. The workshop met once a week for an hour and included topics such as “How the MU Libraries work: identifying the best information sources for research,” “Finding books, articles and dissertations,” “Plagiarism and copyright,” and “People who can help you with your research.” The course was so successful that it will be given again during the Fall 2008 semester, and the enrollment will be increased to handle overwhelming demand.
MU librarians continue to participate in international activities both on and off the MU campus. Rachel Brekhus and her husband hosted two Taiwanese grad students at their home during October and November as part of an Asian Affairs Center and Department of Counseling Psychology joint initiative. Jim Cogswell, the Director of Libraries, arranged a tour of Ellis Library for a contingent of visitors from Panama hosted by the International Center during the summer.
Librarians from the University of Missouri also continue to participate in the Global Scholars Program. The libraries have been involved in the program since its inception, and this year two librarians from the J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library will be participating in programs in Mongolia and Peru. Overseas experience allows Mizzou librarians to better understand and serve their international students, faculty and staff.