International students may experience cultural, linguistic, and educational barriers when using US university libraries, thereby disadvantaging their academic success. University libraries may compound the disadvantage if they are not attuned to international students' information behavior. This study explores the influences of Chinese engineering graduate students' English proficiency and previous library experiences on their understanding and use of American academic libraries. It is suggested that American university libraries can promote the academic success of Chinese engineering graduate students by providing customized library services to match their unique information behaviors.
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