Promoting European Union depository collections in the United States through bibliographic instruction

Authors

Mary Van Ullen, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow
Deborah LaFond, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-2000

DOI

10.1016/S1352-0237(00)00157-X

Abstract

The European Union (EU) maintains a system of depository libraries in the United States. This study surveyed 55 of the U.S. European Union depositories concerning the scope of their efforts to provide bibliographic instruction for the EU collection. Survey respondents were also asked about other promotional efforts. The study found that librarians responsible for the European Union collections were enthusiastic about the applicability of the materials to a variety of research questions, but that the time available for instruction in their use was limited. In designing an instruction program, respondents indicated that it is important to include information about the structure and function of the EU, as well as information about the use of the major reference tools.

Recommended Citation

Van Ullen, M. K., & LaFond, D. M. (2000). Promoting European Union depository collections in the United States through bibliographic instruction. Journal Of Government Information, 27325-343. doi:10.1016/S1352-0237(00)00157-X