Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
An excellent resource for librarians trying to plan or implement services.School Library Journal
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This book should become required reading in any jurisdiction with an underserved Latino population.VOYA
Synopsis
Better serve the needs of Spanish- speaking patrons of all ages by learning about various Hispanic groups and some of the cultural differences that can lead to misunderstandings. A variety of Latino program and collection building ideas follows the cultural information. A list of distributors of Spanish-language materials-books, periodicals, AV materials-is provided, as well as Web addresses of Spanish-language Internet sites.
About the Author
SHARON CHICKERING MOLLER is Director, Learning Resources Center, Colorado Mountain College, Timberline Campus, Leadville.