Based on data from the 2000 U.S. Census, the Language Map exhibits concentrations of language speakers in zip codes and counties.

Test preparation, cultural and culturization programs, agencies, mail- a-book services, and collections in many languages at the Queens Borough Public Library. 

Understanding library jargon—OPAC, CD-ROM, microfiche, holdings, stacks, etc.—can be difficult for anyone who is not a regular user of

Dial 211 from any phone in New Jersey 24 hours/day, 7 days/week and receive information and referral assistance for community resources, such as affordable housing, food pantries, shelters, social

Alire, C., & Archibeque, O. (1998). Serving Latino communities: a how-to-do-it manual for librarians. Neal-Schumann.

“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.

“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

Termed “the Indian amazon.com,” D.K. Agencies procures books, serials, and reports in English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Tibetan, and other languages of the subcontinent.

Books and a full range of other formats in 40 languages as well as ESOL materials, bilingual books, and dictionaries for all age groups.