Library services for immigrants and new Americans : celebration and integration

Koerber, Jennifer, 1973- (author.).

Summary:

If you're wondering what your library can do for your community's immigrant population, start with this book, replete with resources, tips, and suggestions that will prove valuable guidance to any librarian who wants to better serve this still-growing part of America's population. Outlines practical steps to take regardless of library size and type. Shares ideas for community outreach initiatives designed both to draw in program participants and to educate local-born residents about their new community members. Describes accessibility changes that are easily implementable and will help all users, including immi-grants and new Americans. -- From amazon.com

Record details

ISBN: 9781440858772
ISBN: 1440858772
Physical Description: xiv, 181 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1 Immigrants and refugees in the United States (and libraries) -- Waves of immigration : Early 20th-century immigration ; A tale of two cities: Louisville, Kentucky, and Boise, Idaho ; "Cities and states of refuge for the oppressed" -- Immigration terms and acronyms -- Barriers to immigrants using libraries -- Undocumented immigrants -- Integration and celebration -- 2 Accessible libraries: in person and online -- Commitment to accessibility : Municipal administrations ; Library public statements ; Mission and vision statements -- Accessible staff : Staff diversity ; Language learning and translation ; Cultural awareness -- Accessible buildings : Signage and wayfinding ; Collection ; Community information -- Accessible services -- Accessible websites : Usability improvements ; Translation -- 3 Language literacy and education -- English language learning programs : Conversation groups ; English language classes ; Tutors and other 1:1 learning programs ; Tech tools ; Family literacy ; Language sharing ; Accent and idiom work ; English specific purposes -- Native language literacy -- Who's in charge? : Staff ; Volunteers ; Professionals ; Community or participation led ; Finding instructors and volunteers -- 4 Citizenship -- Citizenship materials : Know your rights ; Citizenship corners -- Citizenship events : Information sessions ; Naturalization ceremonies ; Citizenshipworks -- Classes and support : Applying for citizenship ; Citizenship test preparation ; Life in the United States -- Legal Aid : Resources ; Partnerships ; Staff certification ; Go virtual -- 5 Workforce development -- Job assistance essentials -- Work-specific language help : Accent reduction and pronunciation ; Interview preparation ; Profession-specific ESOL classes ; Driver's education classes -- Education and training resources -- Support professionals and entrepreneurs : Professional credentialing ; Support entrepreneurs -- 6 Cultural programs -- Sharing programs : Exhibitions and displays ; Cultural showcases ; Craft programs ; Conversations with the community ; Lectures ; Sister city exchanges -- Specific topics : Personal stories ; Media discussion groups ; Non-English converstaion groups ; Cooking programs ; Discussions about spirituality -- 7 Building community -- Building community through outreach : The grand tour ; Mobile promotion -- Building community through partnerships : Making connections ; Potential partners ; Welcoming America -- Building community through conversations : Cultural literacy ; Civic lab ; A network of trust -- 8 Expanding services -- Promotion and marketing : Word of mouth is everything ; Library ambassadors ; Tech tools for word of mouth ; Traditional marketing -- Making the case : Collecting data ; Outcomes measurement -- Funding : Increased library and municipal resources ; Local sources ; Grants ; Extending your resources.