Services for Hispanic/Latino Community Members
Some of the subject headings in this document were reprinted with permission from a State Library of California publication, Adelante: Recommendations for Effective Library Service for the Spanish–Speaking.
Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
Ordering information for the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit, developed by the Task Force on New Americans to provide immigrants with vital information about the United States of America. The kit contains a wide range of media and resource information and is available at no cost to public libraries.
Coming from the Americas: A Profile of the Nation's Foreign–Born Population From Latin America (2000 Update)
Place of birth, citizenship rates and socioeconomic characteristics of foreign–born Latin Americans.
Coming to America: A Profile of the Nation's Foreign Born (2000 Update)
Contains socioeconomic comparisons of foreign born with one another and with the native population.
The Hispanic Population in the United States
Provides a profile of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the U.S. Hispanic population.
Ohio Population News: Hispanics in the Midwest
Center for Family and Demographic Research; Bowling Green State University
Indicates the largest proportion of the Hispanic population is from Mexico. Also includes population percent by county, age structure, and living arrangements for the Hispanic child population in households.
Ohio Population News: Education in Ohio
Center for Family and Demographic Research; Bowling Green State University Indicates earnings by educational attainment and educational progress by Ohio students.
Race and Ethnicity in Rural America
Economic Research Service; U.S. Department of Agriculture
Overview of demographic and economic trends and characteristics of nonmetropolitan minority residents.
Community Analysis
2003–2004 State of Ohio Report Card (2003–2004 School Year)
2003–2004 Local Report Card for Ohio School Districts
2000 Census of Population by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Ohio's Governmental Units
2000 Census of Population by Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Ohio's School Districts
Census 2000 Summary of Ohio's Population Growth
The Educational Status of Hispanic/Latino Students in Ohio's K–12 Public Schools 2001–2002
Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs
Analyzes student achievement, discusses barriers students face, and introduces findings and recommendations to address these challenges.
Migrant Census 2003 State of Ohio
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Census statistics by county for number of migrant workers, ages, families and camps.
2002 Migrant Agricultural Ombudsman Report
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Indicates crops harvested, nursery and landscape employment, labor supply, and county census statistics for number of people, ages, families and camps.
Access
@ your library
American Library Association
Includes customized brochures in Spanish and Spanish language logos.
Serving Spanish Speaking Communities
Utah State Library
Trends, recommended books, selection tools and information needs and information interests of Spanish–speaking patrons
Ohio Library Council Diversity Awareness and Resources Committee
Best practices, language resources, programming and non–English materials.
REFORMA
National Association to promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish–Speaking
U.S. public libraries with information in Spanish (includes Ohio).
SOL (Spanish in Our Libraries) and PLUS (Public Libraries Using
Spanish
Spanish–language signs and bookmarks for the multilingual library.
Service to Spanish Speakers
WebJunction
Resources for working with Spanish–speaking library patrons.
Collection Development
Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) sponsored award.
Fiction, poetry, folklore, and selected non–fiction published in English or Spanish that authentically and engagingly portrays Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the U.S.
Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents
Recommended books in Spanish and in English about Latinos. Can be searched by author, title, subject, and grade/age.
Críticas
A comprehensive review of the latest in Spanish–language publishing – written in English. Includes archive of best sellers.
Culture and Language, Words and Art: Bilingual Picture Books
Denise E. Agosto, College of Information Science & Technology; Drexel University
Bibliographies of recommended semi–bilingual and fully bilingual books.
Latin American Studies, Spanish and Portuguese Collection (LAT)
Ohio State Universities Libraries
Print and online reference materials for study and research. Current newspapers and journals and access to online media with links to radio, television and full–text retrieval of newspapers and journals.
Powerful Hispanic and Latin American Images Revealed in Picture Books
School of Information, Communication and Library Studies; Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Positive portrayals of Hispanic and Latin American children from many cultures.
The Pura Belpre Award
Co–sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children and REFORMA.
Works portraying, affirming, and celebrating the Latino cultural experience in literature for children and youth.
REFORMA
National Association to Promote Library and Information Services
to Latinos and the Spanish–Speaking Bookstores and Distributors
Links to a variety of resources.
Spanish Language Titles Recommended for Library Purchase
Nebraska Library Commission
A list of children and young adult materials in Spanish that have received awards or honors, and were in print as of January 2001.
Community Connections
Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE)
Ohio Department of Education
Access to ABLE service regions and Ohio adult education
programs.
Rural Opportunities, Inc.
Ohio administrative and district offices.
Development and human services organization providing service to
farm workers, low–income families and economically depressed communities.
Licensed Agricultural Camps
Contact Benito Lucio, Ohio Monitor, Advocate/Ombudsman, Migrant
Outreach Staff, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for a
list of agricultural camps in Ohio.
Migrant Health Clinics
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Clinic locations and contact information.
Office of the Ohio Consumers' Council
Assistance with utilities.
Representative will meet with individuals.
Ohio Migrant Education Center
Offers support for migrant families and to school districts that
serve migrant children. Provides links to summer migrant programs
and to OSU's College Assistance Migrant Program.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program – OSHIIP
Ohio Department of Insurance
Free information and other health resources to people in Ohio
covered by Medicare. Includes access to several consumer–friendly
publications in Spanish.
Social Service Agencies Providing Support to Migrant Families
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Locations and contact information for agencies.
Texas Migrant Council – Ohio Migrant Head Start Program Centers
Locations and contact information for Ohio's regional office and program centers.
Funding
LSTA Services To Hispanic/Latino Community Grants Tip Sheet
Assists applicants in addressing the components necessary to
write a competitive LSTA services to the Hispanic/Latino community proposal.
Marketing and Awareness
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
Spanish language brochures on family reading tips and encouraging
families to visit local libraries.
Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS)
Outreach & Media
Sample bilingual format columns to promote library services, plus
sample press releases and news articles.
Every Child Ready to Read
Public Library Association
Age–based parents–caregivers brochures in Spanish to help children with reading readiness. Also includes training kits and information on hiring a trainer for libraries.
Tips for Reading to your Child Consejos para tu Ninos
Public Library – Head Start Partnerships for Early Childhood
Education and Family Literacy
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Provides ideas for parents to establish reading routines with
children.
Marketing Samples
Libraries may customize these templates with library names, addresses, websites, phone numbers and logos.
The State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Library Council Diversity Awareness and Resources Committee have developed the following items through an Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio to assist libraries in marketing services to Latino community members. The New Carlisle Public Library and the Clark County Public Library (Springfield) participated in this project. These marketing tools were created for the project. Customized magnets can be ordered from JanWay Company USA, Inc. and similar companies.
We wish to thank and acknowledge the following for help with this project:
The Ohio Hispanic Coalition
The New Mexico State Library
Spanish Newspaper Ad – .pdf format
Ad is 5" x 8".
Spanish/English Flier – .pdf format
8½" x 11".
Spanish/English Bookmarks – .pdf format
2 sided bookmarks. Each bookmark is 2" x 7". 4 bookmarks per
page.
Spanish Magnet –
.pdf format
4 color magnet. 5" x 3"
Services and Programs
Adelante: Recommendations for Effective Library Service to the Spanish–Speaking
California State Library
Practical information for public library staff who wish to deliver effective services. Includes needs assessment and community analysis, services and programs, and personnel and staff development.
BPLG's Booktalks
Bibliotecas Para La Gente (Northern California Chapter of REFORMA)
Bilingual and English language book talks for young readers from elementary through high school age.
Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
Ordering information for the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit, developed by the Task Force on New Americans to provide immigrants with vital information about the United States of America. The kit contains a wide range of media and resource information and is available at no cost to public libraries.
Color ín Colorado
A service of the Reading Rockets program from Washington Educational Television Association
Information, activities and advice for Spanish–speaking parents
Creating a Book Loan Program for Inner–City Latino Families
Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement; University of Michigan School of Education
Ideas for outreach and parent participation to help improve pre–school literacy.
Digame un cuento/Tell Me A Story: Bilingual Library Programs for Children and Families
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Programs for toddlers, preschoolers, families, elementary school age children, and young adults.
Designing Services for Hispanic Communities
State Library of North Carolina
Steps in planning services including staff development, marketing, public relations, and programs. Includes a checklist and exercises.
El Día de los Niños/Day of the Child
National Latino Children's
Institute
Activities to honor and celebrate children, how to organize a celebration, proclamations, official sites including Ohio cities, and other resources.
El Día de los Niños/El Dia de los Libros
American Library Association
Emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for every child regardless of linguistic and cultural background.
El Día de los Niños/El Dia de los Libros brochure
The State Library of Ohio and the Ohio Library Council Diversity Awareness and Resources Committee developed this four color brochure as a guide to organizing programs to celebrate the Day of the Child/Day of the Book. The National Latino Children's Institute has given us permission to use the offical logo for El Día de los Niños.
Extensión en Español
CSREES and state extension services publications in Spanish to support community based programs on parenting, family relations, children, health, money management and more.
La Fuente de Juventud
Solina Marquis
A resource place for youth librarians serving Latino communities. Includes Spanish & bilingual programming resources, early literacy resources and juvenile collection building resources.
Guidelines for Library Services to Hispanics
Reference and Users Services Association; American Library Association
Established to help a library become aware of the needs of a Hispanic community within its service area.
MetLife Foundation Reading America Grant Winners 2004
Libraries for the Future
Includes programs for Hispanic community members.
Minority Health Month
Ohio Commission on Minority Health
Annual health promotion and disease prevention campaign.
National Latino Children's Institute
Information, kits,
supplementary material and other resources to aid in the development of Latino children such as passenger safety campaign and early childhood education for parents.
Public Library – Head Start Partnerships for Early Childhood Education and Family Literacy
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Includes tips for reading aloud and a bilingual bibliography.
Story Times for Librarians of Limited Spanish
Houston Public Library
Tips for librarians who speak limited Spanish, an example of a finger play, and a bibliography of easy–to–use materials.
Web Resources to Serve Latino Children and Young Adults in Libraries and Schools
Colorado State Library
Links to awards, books, activities and resources for parents and librarians.
WebJunction
Materials for working with computers and Spanish speakers
ESL tutors, program ideas, basic computer skills, office applications, posters that can be adapted, and other resources.
Books
25 Latino Craft Projects.
Pavon, Ana–Elba. American Library Association, c. 2003
Step–by–step instructions for projects based on folk art, organized by Latino holidays, and tied to literature.
Library Services to Latinos: An Anthology.
Guerena, Salvador, ed. McFarland, c. 2000.
Articles on professional issues, language issues, services for children, academic libraries, services for immigrants, outreach, and electronic resources.
Library Service to Spanish Speaking Patrons: A Practical Guide.
Moller, Sharon. Libraries Unlimited, c. 2001
Offers a variety of program and collection development ideas, services for adults, children and teenagers, Spanish–language Internet sites, and distributors of Spanish–language
materials.
Library Services to Youth of Hispanic Heritage.
Immroth, Barbara and Kathleen de la Pena McCook, ed. McFarland, c. 2000
Essays about services for Hispanic children including programming, collection development, and planning and evaluating services.
Power of Language: Selected Papers from the Second REFORMA National Conference = El poder de la palabra.
Castillo–Speed, Lillian and the REFORMA National Conference Publications Committee. Libraries Unlimited, c. 2001
A selection of 20 essays on Spanish–language–oriented service including policies, programs, collection development and leadership.
Programming with Latino Children's Materials.
Wadham, Tim. Neal–Schuman Publishers, c. 1999
Includes 20 sample programs, bilingual finger plays, puppet shows, summaries of Latino children's literature from many countries, and much more.
Serving Latino Communities.
Alire, Camila and Orlando Archibeque. Neal Schuman Pub., c.
1998
Discusses needs assessment, programs and services, funding, partnerships, personnel, collection development, plus outreach and marketing. Includes model focus group questions, a questionnaire, finger plays, and words and phrases for library use.
Venture into Cultures: A Resource Book of Multicultural Materials
and Programs
Kuharets, Olga R., ed. 2nd ed. American Library Association, c. 2001
Recommended materials, program ideas, websites and resources on the Latino culture.
Staff Development
About the Language
Spanish in our libraries
Public Libraries Using Spanish (PLUS)
Survival Spanish
Metropolitan Cooperative Library System Staff Guide to Assist the Spanish–Speaking
Includes phrases for public services and circulation staff members, advanced conversations, vocabulary, a key to pronunciation, as well as Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classifications.
REFORMA
National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish–Speaking Information on scholarships, a mentoring program, a discussion list, plus other resources for library staff.
"Si Hablo Espanol, Un Poquito" Basic Spanish for Librarians
Texas Library Association
Includes a Spanish alphabet, notes on pronunciation, and library dialogs.
Spanish in Libraries
New Mexico Library Association
Bilingual workshop with links to Spanish for librarians and Spanish–language resources. Includes Spanish for libraries: Spanish usage in the libraries of New Mexico.
Spectrum Initiative
American Library Association
Awards 50 annual scholarships to support diversity in libraries.
WebJunction
WebJunction's Hispanic/Latino Youth Librarianship
Online course that looks at ways to better serve library users interested in Hispanic/Latino Materials