Library Services for Immigrants and New Americans
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A01=Jennifer Koerber
Author_Jennifer Koerber
Building Partnerships & Community
Category=GLC
Citizenship
Creating More Accessible Libraries
Cultural Programs
Dealing with Backlash
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ESOL/Native Language Literacy & Education
Marketing & Promotion
Online & In-Person
Resources & Funding
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- ISBN 9781440858772
- Weight: 425g
- Dimensions: 156 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 09 May 2018
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Wondering what your library can do for your community's immigrant population? This book is replete with resources, tips, and suggestions providing valuable guidance to librarians who want to better serve this still-growing part of America's population.
This up-to-date guide to developing and implementing a wide variety of services to immigrants and new Americans focuses on the practical steps of creating and promoting programs. Illustrated by success stories in libraries throughout the country, the book discusses both traditional (ESOL and citizenship classes) and transformative (legal aid and workforce development) programs and services in terms of size, type, and local political climate (e.g., sanctuary cities) at a variety of public libraries as well as in select school libraries.
As changes unfold in regard to how the federal government and local communities view and treat immigrants and new Americans in their midst, this topic deserves a fresh take from the profession. The author meets that need, providing practical ideas that range from creating more accessible websites and improving wayfaring and customer service in order to overcome cultural roadblocks to dealing with backlash in communities as libraries extend outreach and partnership-building goals.
Jennifer Koerber is a consultant, writer, and trainer working in the intersection of technology, everyday life, and libraries.
