Library Services for Spanish Speakers Jenny Murphy Survey

Library Services for Spanish Speakers Jenny Murphy

Survey Monkey Results On a scale of 1 -4, how crucial do you think the development of each of the following items is in regards to providing exemplary service to Spanish-speaking patrons? https: //www. surveymonkey. com/s/FRT 3 SQP

“Guidelines for Library Services to Spanish-Speaking Library Users” “Basic beginners manual” for librarians wishing to serve this complex group 4 main subject areas: Collection and selection of materials; programs, services, and community relations; personnel; facilities

Collection and Selection of Materials Work with local community groups Types of materials: Bilingual materials Standard Spanish-language titles Translations Order from publishers in the countries represented by the major user groups in these communities. Spanish-language catalog subject headings in the public

Programs, Services, and Community Relations Develop a community profile Offer instruction on how to use the library Offer Spanish educational and cultural programs Provide access to online government documents in Spanish

Personnel Recognize and financially compensate bilingual staff Provide professional development opportunities for the entire library staff

Facilities Create prominent and visible bilingual signs “Should be an attraction, not a barrier” (196).

Waukegan Public Library “ 2013 Medal Winner: Waukegan Public Library”: http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=H 0 IP 5 r P 56 h 0 What ideas does this video provide in regards to library space and design, programming, and community outreach for Spanish speaking patrons?

Case Study Assignment For the remainder of the hour, by using the main points I have shared from “Guidelines for Library Services to Spanish-Speaking Library Users, ” you will work as individuals or in pairs to analyze a case study.

Questions, Concerns?