Center for Adult English Language Acquisition
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Osborne, R. (2004). From outreach to equity: innovative models of library policy and practice. Chicago: American Library Association Office for Literacy and Outreach.
The author coordinates literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at the Westchester Library System of New York.
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Library Service to Underserved Populations
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
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Josey, E. J., & DeLoach, M., Eds. (2000). Handbook of Black librarianship. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow.
This landmark work treats diversity, African Americans in librarianship and in library education, issues related to technology, and library services to African American populations.
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Kester, N.G. (1997). Liberating minds: the stories and professional lives of gay, lesbian, and bisexual librarians and their advocates. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.
“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
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Gough, C., & Greenblatt, E. (1990). Gay and lesbian library service. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.
A core collection (print, film, and music) as well as discussion of young adult materials, discrimination issues, and other topics.
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Spanish Subject Headings
“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
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Moller, S.C. (2001). Library services to Spanish speaking patrons: A practical guide. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.
“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.
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Marquis, S.K. (2003). Collections and services for the Spanish-Speaking: issues and resources. Public Libraries, 42(3), 106-112.
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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Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
From the U.S.
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