DIVERSITY PROGRAM & SERVICES

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The author coordinates literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at the Westchester Library System of New York.

From ALA's Office of Literacy and Outreach Services, here are a directory of peer consultants and resources for outreach (in general and to targeted populations), academic libraries, literacy, comm

This landmark work treats diversity, African Americans in librarianship and in library education, issues related to technology, and library services to African American populations.

“Some of the issues addressed are the need to uphold intellectual freedom, challenging the censorship of gay materials in libraries, AIDS material in the library, the information needs of gay and l

A core collection (print, film, and music) as well as discussion of young adult materials, discrimination issues, and other topics.

“The Oakland Public Library (OPL) has been assigning Spanish language equivalents to Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) in its Spanish language bibliographic records since the early 1980's

“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.

Strategies for highlighting materials for Spanish speaking people are informed by cultural and linguistic awareness in both technical and public services departments.

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