Services for Spanish Speakers

Key Resources

Type	Title (Show description)	Date Posted
	Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services This extensive toolkit will help librarians direct Medicare beneficiaries/seniors to the right place when needing help regarding Medicare issues. Resources are provided in both English and Spanish. - English-Spanish Medicare Library Outreach Toolkit	Jul 1, 2008 by WebJunction
	Blogs for Libraries Serving Spanish Speakers A mixed bag of blogs about Latino librarianship, services to Spanish speakers, and blogs by librarians in Latin America. - Emily Inlow	Jul 23, 2007 by WebJunction

See Also

• Guidelines for the Development and Promotion of Multilingual Collections and Services
  Prepared by the Library Services to the Spanish-Speaking Committee, Reference Services Section of the Reference and User Services Association, American Library Association.
• Guidelines for Library Services to Spanish-Speaking Library Users
  Guidelines for service to Spanish-speaking library users written and revised by the Library Services to the Spanish-Speaking Committee, Reference Services Section of the Reference and User Services Association, American Library Association.
• Éxito en el norte
  The non-profit producer of bilingual educational materials, Experience Education produced this series of Spanish videos, "Success in the U.S." in collaboration with Iowa State University Extension and the Southwest Iowa Latino Resource Center. The series focuses on topics such as finances, healthcare, education, etc.
• Fuerza unida
  This manual is a guide to understanding and working with Latino families experiencing domestic violence. Written primarily for government workers, nonprofit staff members, and other professionals working with Latino clients, it will benefit anyone seeking to relate effectively to our growing Latino communities.
• Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki, Services in a Multi-lingual environment
  A wiki dedicated to providing a space for libraries to share their success stories about services in a mult-lingual environment.
• Utah State Library Spanish Language Services
  Spanish Language Services section with tips on effective outreach, a glossary of library terms in Spanish, a list of important Spanish fiction titles, and other relevant links.
• SOL (Spanish in Our Libraries) and PLUS (Public Libraries Using Spanish)
  SOL is a newsletter for connecting librarians who serve Spanish speakers. PLUS is a growing, searchable resource bank of Spanish-language materials, including fliers, forms, and the Dewey Decimal classification system. The site features an instant discussion board and more.
• REFORMA (National Association to Promote Library Services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking)
  REFORMA is dedicated to improving library and information services to Spanish-speaking populations. The organization maintains lists of resources, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and sponsors an electronic discussion group.

Spanish Language Outreach Program

WebJunction's Spanish Language Outreach Program helps equip local library staff with knowledge and resources to reach out to Spanish speakers in their communities and increase their access to technology.

Management for Outreach

Resources on best management practices for developing effective services and outreach for Spanish speakers. Includes programming, collection development, staff training, space planning and library signage, language skills, recruitment for diversity, cataloging, and translation services.

Resources for Spanish Speakers

Resources with information on different topics useful for Spanish-speaking library patrons.

Research & Data on Spanish Speakers and Libraries

Findings from research that can guide library staff as they serve Spanish-speakers in their community.

Working With Computers and Spanish Speakers

Lesson plans, handouts and other materials for Spanish speakers regarding computer access and training.

REFORMA National Conference III

Launch page for all items related to the Reforma National Conference in 2008