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This report, prepared by the Horace Hagedorn Foundation, measured the economic impact of Hispanics in Long Island, New York up to 2004.

This issue of The Rural Monitor has a series of relevant articles on Latinos in rural areas.

Website for the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States. Includes a wealth of research, policy analysis, and publications on topics of concern to Latinos and service providers.

This study explores the demographic characteristics of recent immigrants to California who arrived in the United States between 1991 and 2000. Data includes their region of origin, age at arrival, geographic concentration throughout California, share of the state?s population, family composition, educational attainment, hourly wages, poverty rates, employment, rates of home ownership, and English language ability.

While somewhat dated, this article provides a good case study from the Queens Borough Public Library on how to not only provide access to technology to new Americans, but also how to make technology useful. Here they share some of their research and network-building best practices.

Findings of a series of telephone surveys conducted June through October 2006 showing Hispanics with lower levels of education and English proficiency remain largely disconnected from the internet.

A resource from REFORMA and the American Library Association Council.

This compilation of facts from the U.S. Census bureau provides some basic information about Hispanic Heritage Month and a thurough look at the statistics of the Hispanic population in America.

This 2004 Report by the U.S. Department of Commerce looks at computer and internet usage by Americans. The report#8217s statistics are broken down by racial groups, highlighting the continuing gaps between technology haves and have nots.

Detailed Census information on the Hispanic Population in the United States.

Library services for Latino community members. Provides a vast array of information including reports, statistical surveys, resources, sample marketing materials, programs and more.

Findings from a May, 2000 survey conducted by Dr. Edward Rincon that provides current, in-depth information about North Carolina's Hispanic communities and their library needs.

A 1994 report by The California State Library Task Force on Serving Spanish-speaking Communities. Provides information for public libraries and library staff who wish to deliver more effective services to Spanish speakers.

A nonprofit policy research organization, helping to shape public policy by providing elected officials and community leaders with non-partisan research regarding the Hispanic community. The Institute has published research reports and policy briefs addressing a wide range of topics from immigration and education to technology and employment.

A non-partisan research organization supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Offers information with the goal of helping to create an understanding of the U.S. Hispanic population and its growing impact on the country.