Library Service to Spanish Speaking Patrons (Paperback)

Sharon Moller

ISBN 10: 1563087197 / ISBN 13: 9781563087196

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Englewood, 2001

About this Item

Paperback. 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. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781563087196

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Library Service to Spanish Speaking Patrons (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, Englewood
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563087197
• ISBN 13: 9781563087196
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

SHARON CHICKERING MOLLER is Director, Learning Resources Center, Colorado Mountain College, Timberline Campus, Leadville.