Library Service to Spanish Speaking Patrons: A Practical Guide

by Sharon Chickering Moller

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563087197
• ISBN13: 9781563087196
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 12