Library Service to Spanish Speaking Patrons
Library Service to Spanish Speaking Patrons

Author: Sharon Moller

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2001-01-15

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 031300899X

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If your library serves a Latino population, you'll want this book. It will help you better serve the needs of Spanish-speaking patrons of all ages. The author gives background information on various Hispanic groups, explaining some of the cultural differences that can lead to misunderstanding. She then offers a variety of program and collection building ideas. A list of distributors of Spanish-language materials-books, periodicals, AV materials, computer and other educational resources-is provided, as well as Web site addresses of Spanish-language sites. Vocabulary lists for library and computer-related words and phrases and guidelines for correctly writing Spanish words are also included.

Models of Cooperation in U.S., Latin American and Caribbean Libraries
Models of Cooperation in U.S., Latin American and Caribbean Libraries

Author: Bruce Edward Massis

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter

Published: 2013-02-07

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 3110964031

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The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.

Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students
Serving Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students

Author: Melvina Azar Dame

Publisher: New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers

Published: 1992-12-31

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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Provides a framework for expanding the school library's function to meet the needs of linguistically and/or culturally diverse students. The text examines the need for specialised materials and services and makes recommendations on how to provide these services.