WebJunction - Spanish Language Collection Development

Addressing Management Issues

2010-03-09T18:20:29Z

Certain management issues will have a significant impact on your collection development efforts to build a relevant collection for Latino communities, and the way in which your library system handles them is important. This excerpt of the new revised edition of the book Serving Latino Communities will guide you on how to link collection development to Latino information needs.

Overview

2009-07-31T19:09:16Z

Connect with information and resources to help you develop and manage your Spanish Language collection. Explore ways to use the the tools to share book reviews or news about resources for collection development. Create documents (and use comments to suggest updated info), start discussions, or if you'd like to focus on a more specific topic, join or create a new Group (see the Related Groups at bottom left).

News: Spanish-Language Author and Book Reviews

Great to see Library Journal and School Library Journal resume the reviewing of Spanish material, building on the great work of Críticas editors. See recent reviews in Criticas Spanish Language Authors and Book Reviews.

Websites and Internet Resources on Collection Development

2009-02-04T21:58:07Z

A list of external links

Spanish Language Collection Development Wiki
Wiki created by Paola Ferate-Soto of the Colorado State Library as a supplementary material for a workshop on reaching out to Spanish speakers in the library. Includes collection development tips for youth and adults, sample collection development policies, links to external resources for serving Latinos, and more.
The Monolingual Cataloging Monolith: A Barrier to Access for Readers of Spanish
Written in 2001, a thoughtful article on techniques, resources, and arguments for creating library catalogs that are more accessible to Spanish speakers.
General Resources for Multilingual Collection Development
Prepared by Fred Gitner, Coordinator of the New Americans Program, Queens Borough Public Library. Includes links to sources for Spanish-language materials, review sources, bibliographies, and links to ethnic library associations.
REFORMA Gold Library Resources
A webliography of resources for collection development and library services for Spanish speakers. Includes reasons to buy Spanish books, Chicano/Latino reference resources, Spanish tranlsation of Library Bill of Rights, Spanish and bilingual legal references, Mexican-American biographical resources, and more.
AAP Publishing Latino Voices for America
Latino interest arm of the Association of American Publishers. This site includes reading lists for specific events such as Hispanic Heritage Month and summer reading, as well as general lists.
StoryPlace: La Biblioteca Digital
Online stories in Spanish and English for preschoolers through elementary.
International Children's Digital Library
The International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to create a digital library of international children's books. The project has a collection of more than 10,000 books in at least 100 languages that is freely available to children, teachers, librarians, parents, and scholars throughout the world via the Internet.
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.
Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents
The center provides bibliographies and conference proceedings about books for children and adolescents in both Spanish and English.

Essential Guide to Spanish Reading: Librarians' Selection

2009-02-04T21:57:36Z

The America Reads Spanish Project developed this guide to basic books in Spanish. Annotations are in English. Contributors include Reforma, Salalm, and Wess members.

Comments on FIL by U.S. Librarians

2009-02-04T18:56:02Z

Read here advice and tips given by U.S. librarians who have attended the Feria Internacional del Libro.

Comments on FIL by US Librarians:
“FIL is a place that I can observe and then use that information to help me find Spanish-language materials that best serve those in my community that speak Spanish.”

“I don’t know Spanish, but I need to beef up my collection in Spanish. I spent much of the last year assessing its needs. This is a daunting task; FIL helps me at least know that there are things that I can use for my collection. And the networking here is super – I had no way of knowing how helpful this would be to my work!”

"I found the orientation on Sunday to be full of practical information – not the least was the expectation to be overwhelmed by the enormity of FIL. I learned how to handle publication concerns and to look out for what is best for my audience. The salon (Salon del libro) is quite helpful as it categorizes things for me. I like the Excell listings of the books here also.”

“There is a fair amount of pollution here. To an asthmatic like me, I need to be aware that this will impact my productivity. I also need to think about the amount of smoking that occurs in Mexico – it also impacts my health.”

“The altitude is something I need to be aware of.”

“There is a huge scope and variety of materials under one roof here. I find it somewhat overwhelming, but I am doing what I can do with all of this information.”

“I like to think that my focus helps me be a better selector. I try to look for the areas on the exhibit floor that best serve my needs first. I also like seeing what is new each year (she had been coming to FIL for 3 years).”

“I seek out other librarians that have been to FIL before for guidance. I also use the REFORMA/ALA website to help me know what I can do here.”

“There really isn’t anything in librarian literature to prepare you for this event. I would like to feel better prepared when I come.”

"The orientation/Gala is much improved over last year – the food is better, the handouts mean more, and there was a good opportunity to network both here and online before the event.”

“I am challenged by food ordering, by the money exchange issues, and by just understanding all that I need to understand here.”

“I need to beef up my collections for our Russian, Asian, and Hispanic populations. We are seeing great influxes of these ethnic groups into middle America and have next to nothing for them to use.”

Vendor/Publisher/Jobber/Distributor Hints:

There are many exhibitors that range from scholarly translations to children’s books. All are in Spanish. Several main vendors/jobbers to look for are as follows:

Planeta
Oceanic
Lectorum
Random House
Baker & Taylor
McGraw-Hill
Follett
Brodart

Additionally, there are small presses and publishers that just might have what you are looking for, so you will want to take time to peruse their materials.

For some insider information about some of the exhibitors read on!

Brodart (www.books.brodart.com) has a marvelous setup for their customers. They not only have good insider information about FIL, but they also will help you manage your budget, make your purchases, ship your purchases, and in general guide your purchases by tailoring them to your needs. Best of all, they will purchase for you off the floor any material you want if they can’t get it from their own warehouse. If you use Brodart, contact them before going!

McGraw-Hill(www.mcgraw-hill.com.mx) is another great publisher/jobber for your use at FIL. Amidst their many translations, the really work to connect you with what you need. Specialties they seem to have include high level science, engineering, business texts, and many children’s books. Representatives from McGraw-Hill will visit your library and work with you before and after you visit FIL. They have many catalogs in these and other areas for your use also.

Thomson (http://www.thomson.com/solutions/learning/) has a variety of materials geared by either study level or subject. They are mainly translations and quite scholarly, but do include high school materials.

Anaya (www.anayainfantilyjuvenil.com) has many educational books that will work for both young readers through high school. Many of these are translations of English works, but well done and picturesque.

SaraJordan is a small press that does interesting educational audio work – songs, lyrics, resource books. The URL for this company is www.SongsThatTeach.com. They specialize in bilingual materials as well as early learning materials. A company from New York, they will work with you on your needs in your library using their materials.

Granmark SA (www.granmark.com.mx) is just plain fun! This company has paper books that range from cartoon characters to Disney. Usability quality is limited due to their construction, but they offer some fun and relevant character information and graphics to children.

Great Moments Publishing (www.gairet.com.mx) is another “fun” publisher of children’s materials that are mainly translations of English language materials. Appealing to the child and early young adult, these materials vary from coloring books to graphic novels.

Random House Mondadori (http://www.randomhousemondadori.es/eng/index.htm) is great on translations of significant English language works. These can be ordered straight from Random House in the US. Random House offers reads from translated Danielle Steele to many YA translations. Many of the Allende books are available through them. AND they have MOUSE – the graphic novel so well liked by English YAs in SPANISH!

Google had a significant presence at FIL – and it is partnering with a company called Ediciones B to find many books in Spanish that will serve more than the Mexican audience. Using Google to find them, a librarian can have access to over 1200 titles to choose from. See http://google.es/editor for more information.

Cerlalc (www.cerlalc.org) is a book center for materials from Latin America, South America and Spain/Portugal areas. Not a publisher, Cerlalc will work with libraries to provide strong reference services regarding reading in Spanish, helping governments in their mission to provide access to the best in political, philosophical, and many other projects/programs that involve reading.

Grupo Editorial Diana (www.diana.com.mx) is a corporation representing the work of various publishers in Central America, South America and Spain. They list materials by topic, but most of what they offer is high level language materials and not for the casual Spanish-language reader.

Making the most of your trip to FIL:
1. Know which tools are the right ones for you. Going to one source doesn’t take full advantage of the variety of sources FIL will offer. Choose several vendors that work for you. Base this selection not only on the resources they offer, but also the service and speed with which they offer these resources.

2. Be aware that FIL offers mainly book resources. There is an assortment of Spanish-language non book resources that can be found online or otherwise. Research is showing that audiovisual material are very popular with Spanish-language library users.

3. Out-of-print is a non-issue on the floor of FIL, but can be an issue if not immediately purchased for your library. If you find something essential and can’t wait, or worry about its arrival, buy it and take it with you! You have the choice of shipping internationally, carrying it back in your luggage, using a jobber present at FIL, or potentially other ideas.

4. Cataloging and processing are up to you and potentially your jobber/distributor. Plan accordingly.

5. FIL is where you will find the new releases and new talents in Spanish-language publishing. Attending puts you ahead of the curve on selection.

6. Building a Spanish-language collection gets easier every year. As more publishers recognize this audience potential, there will be more Spanish-language publications.

7. FIL brings together many literary personalities that present a variety of topics to those attending FIL. Nobel prize winners for literature are often present to speak at FIL events.

Source for opening day collection IN SPANISH for Central American library

2008-09-12T12:10:19Z

I am helping a local community group in my town in Panama as they work on building and stocking a new public library. They need an opening day collection, basically starting from scratch, for their new library building (ready in a year or so, so we have some time). It needs to be in Spanish, and I would say needs to have MARC records and processing done too. I am looking for recommendations for a jobber/distributor for this purpose. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks.

Dana

2008 Americas Award for Children and Young Adult Literature

2008-07-08T13:07:37Z

From the site: http://www4.uwm.edu/clacs/aa/index.cfm

"The Américas Award is given in recognition of U.S. works of fiction, poetry, folklore, or selected non-fiction (from picture books to works for young adults) published in the previous year in English or Spanish that authentically and engagingly portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the United States. By combining both and linking the Americas, the award reaches beyond geographic borders, as well as multicultural-international boundaries, focusing instead upon cultural heritages within the hemisphere. The award is sponsored by the national Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP).

The award winners and commended titles are selected for their (1) distinctive literary quality; (2) cultural contextualization; (3) exceptional integration of text, illustration and design; and (4) potential for classroom use."

Check out the winning list for 2008 in the pdf:
http://www4.uwm.edu/clacs/aa/pdf/aa08final.pdf

Stephanie Zimmerman (PA)

Re: Developing Spanish Language Collections webinar

2008-06-18T16:16:34Z

Thanks for posting the links from the webinar, Jen. I wanted to add this link to a collection of resources our Kansas trainer, Maggie Vallazza and one of our workshop participants, Vicky Ortiz offered during our recent OPAL follow-up session.

You'll find their resources on our BlogJunction Kansas page, "<a href="http://webjunctionworks.org/ks/blog/index.php/sunflower-sol-collection-development-of-spanish-materials/">Sunflower Sol: Collection Development of Spanish Materials</a>"

Cindi in KS

Evaluating Materials for Latino Children and Young Adults

2008-06-01T01:41:35Z

This excerpt of the new revised edition of the book Serving Latino Communities: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians will give you ideas on how to evaluate and select materials for Latino children and young adults.

So you want to be an ALA/FIL grantee!

2008-06-01T01:40:53Z

Information on what you need to know to get involved with ALA's Free Pass program to attend the International Book Fair in Guadalajara, Mexico.

FIL General Information

2008-06-01T01:40:53Z

Find here general information on attending the Feria Internacional del Libro (International Book Fair) in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Eugene Public Library Spanish Language Collection Development Survey in Spanish

2008-06-01T01:40:36Z

This survey is an effective tool to use to assess your Spanish-language collection before attending La Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara in Mexico.

Eugene Public Library Spanish Language Collection Development Survey in English

2008-06-01T01:40:36Z

This survey is an effective tool to use to assess your Spanish-language collection before attending La Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara in Mexico.

Library Services to Latino Gay Teens and Their Families

2008-05-13T20:12:31Z

A list of recommended sexuality books that affirm and support lesbian, gay and bisexual youth created by Ina Rimpau of the Newark Public Library.

Entendidos: The Latino queer community and its allies

A list of recommended sexuality books that affirm and support lesbian, gay and bisexual youth*

Voss, Jacqueline and Gale, Jay. Guía sexual para la adolescente. Buenos Aires: Javier Vegara, 1986. Translation of A young woman's guide to sex. http://worldcat.org/oclc/18773147&referer=brief_results

Schneider, Sylvia. El libro de los chicos. Madrid: Loguez Ediciones, 1995. Originally published in German in 1995. Title for girls: El libro de las chicas. http://worldcat.org/oclc/36654232&referer=brief_results

Powers, Bob and Ellis, Alan. Acéptate, acéptalo: como explicar y comprender las distintas orientaciones sexuales. Barcelona: Paidos, 1999. Translation of A family and friend's guide to sexual orientation, published in 1996. http://worldcat.org/oclc/43680417&referer=one_hit

Harris, Robie and Emberley, Michael (illustrator). Sexo…¿Qué es? Barcelona: Ediciones Serres, 2005. Translation of Let's talk about sex. http://worldcat.org/oclc/58527281&referer=brief_results

Whitlock, Katherine; Kamel, Rachael; American Friends Service Committee; Comité de Servicio Chileno Cháquero. Puentes de respeto: creación de apoyo para la juventud lesbiana y homosexual. Philadelphia: American Friends Service Committee, 1992. http://worldcat.org/oclc/30303272&referer=one_hit

Vargas, Gaby and Rosado, Yordi. Quiúbole con-- tu cuerpo, el ligue, tus cuates, el sexo, tu familia, las drogas y todo lo dema?s : manual de supervivencia para hombres. Mexico City: Santillana, 2006. http://worldcat.org/oclc/80182895&referer=brief_results

*None of the titles explicitly affirm transgender youth.

*Ina Rimpau authored Entendidos: Library Services to Hispanic Gay Teens and Their Families. A selected paper at the Second REFORMA National Conference and found in The Power of Language/El poder de la palabra. Colorado: Libraries Unlimited, 2001

Re: ESL Resources

2007-11-28T19:49:00Z

Hello,
My name is Paul Rogers and I am new to this list. I am the author of a free, bilingual and interactive (with voice) ESL website for spanish speakers, PUMAROSA.COM.
I also am the new coordinator for Family Education and Literacy for El Concilio del Condado in Oxnard, California.
We provide basic ESL, Citizenship and Computer Literacy classes now. Later we want to set up a Spanish literacy program, perhaps using LEAMOS.ORG.
I feel strongly that social service agencies and libraries should work together in all literacy issues.
I look forward to further discussions.
Paul Rogers

free ESL web site for Spanish speakers

2007-11-28T18:02:41Z

Re: Periodicals in Spanish

2007-09-03T19:18:07Z

CORRECTION: Latin American Periodicals phone # is:
1-800-634-2124.
(520) 690-0643
oc

Re: Periodicals in Spanish

2007-09-03T19:15:08Z

There is an Spanish periodicals in Tucson,Arizona:
Latin America Periodicals .Over 40 titles. Their services was recommended to me in a Librarians Conference and at Denver Public Library,CO.
Tel 1-800-634-2121 OR: (520)690-0643

Olga C.

Re: Sources for Spanish Language DVDs and CDs

2007-09-03T19:11:36Z

I buy DVD CD in Spanish at:
Midwest Tapes. (www.midwesttapes.com )
Also a very good source for Mexican and international DVD is NODA, in Loveland, CO.

Another sources for Books are:
RainbowBooks, Ingram
and Chulainn Publisher in Lone Tree Colorado.
BWI, and Baker and Taylor.

Olga c

Re: Literacy resource

2007-09-03T19:06:50Z

For literacy information and free handouts in Spanish, Eng Russian, and other languages visit the following site:
http://colorincolorado.org/
"colorin-colorado" is not a "colorado state site. Is a verbal signal that at the end of the story reading , in Latin America we say as a rhyme:
"colorin-colorado este cuento se ha acabado "
Olga C

Technology Book in Spanish

2007-08-30T14:48:08Z

Hi. I wanted to give each library that sends a representative to Outreach to Spanish Speakers here in Missouri a computer technology book in Spanish to add to their collections. I found one that I thought we could afford to get many copies of called, "Introduccion a la informatica" by Ana Martos Rubio. Since my Spanish consists of ordering margaritas, I wondered if anyone out there has seen this book or knows anything about it. It purports to be a "clear, precise, and fully illustrated introduction to everyday computer hardware and software, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions in easy to understand language for anyone who still might find themselves outside the current mainstream of computer technology". I would just like some input if anyone has anything to offer. Thanks!

Ann

Re: Literacy resource

2007-07-25T18:40:56Z

I just checked out the [url http://www.walearning.com/Spanish.html] video[/url], in Spanish, English, and Vietnamese, that is linked on this site (and which you can order DVD copies of) and it offers lots of great strategies for developing early literacy skills.

I've also added this to our [url http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=16792]Literacy[/url] resources at WebJunction.

Thanks for sharing!

Emily

Re: Citizenship Toolkit from US Government

2007-07-25T16:37:32Z

Thanks for providing this information - it really is such a great resource. I wanted to post the link to the toolkit:
http://www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov/toolkit.htm from the Government Printing Office (GPO).

I also wanted to point out that many U.S. Government agencies have created educational toolkits on various topics. They are generally created to be classroom kits but I've found them to be very helpful working with ESL patrons because the lessons have a lot of nice graphics and they are generally multimedia. Any Federal Depository Library should carry the citizenship toolkit - be sure to check out what other toolkits are out there! Here's a link to a map to help you locate your nearest Depository Library:
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html.

Citizenship Toolkit from US Government

2007-07-24T21:27:16Z

U.S. Office of Citizenship Gives Libraries Free Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
By Laura K. Galos July 15, 2007

The U.S. Office of Citizenship (USOC), head of a multi-agency Federal Task Force on New Americans, announced in June its new Civics and Citizenship Toolkit, created specially to aid public libraries in their immigrant outreach efforts. Packed in a sturdy portfolio box, the Toolkit contains a Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants booklet in English and Spanish; civics flash cards; a booklet of short, comprehensive civics lessons; and a pocket-sized copy of the Citizens Almanac, including text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. A multimedia 2-disc DVD and Flash presentation is also provided as an introduction to U.S. history and an overview of the naturalization process.
As the number of naturalizations in the United States steadily rises, libraries continue to play a key role in providing information to new immigrants, especially for the many who are settling in communities which have limited experience with immigrant populations. For librarians looking to provide services for and involve new immigrants, a thin report on library services for immigrants is also included in the Toolkit. The report details the results of a working group made up of representatives from public libraries, educators working with English language learners, and immigrant community-based organizations. It offers brief descriptions highlighting workshops, collections, outreach, and other services that have been successfully provided by libraries across the nation.
In addition, a web-based training module for educators is scheduled to be launched in October with course materials covering the U.S. government, the naturalization process, and civics. Eight regional training conferences for instructors will begin concurrently, touching on the same subjects, for educators looking to improve and expand their teaching abilities. The first three training conferences will be held in Raleigh, NC, Miami, FL, and Las Vegas, NV.

Re: Great Health Resource for Spanish Speakers

2007-07-18T23:14:52Z

Is anybody out there in libraries working with promotoras or other community health workers in partnership? If so, please share your stories.

Thanks,
Emily

Literacy resource

2007-07-10T14:51:27Z

I have learned that a site offering Spanish language parent-child early literacy activities has been made available for all. The development of these materials was supported by a grant from the US Dept. of Education/Office of Special Education Programs and Washington Learning Systems. To download materials go to www.walearning.com and click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education Handouts" on the home page.

Materials include 46 home and community activities for adults and preschool children (appropriate for disabled children as well). Materials are designed to address key skills of language development, phonological awareness and general print awareness. Files are in PDF and include English and Spanish. Materials may be copied and distributed as long as they are not sold.

Check it out!

Pat Williams
Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries
Siga Adelante program of the Spanish Outreach program

Periodicals in Spanish

2007-05-14T18:31:41Z

I know finding periodicals in Spanish can sometimes be a challenge. I recently came across this publication and wondered if anyone has ever heard of it, or subscribes to it for their library? I'd like to see also what other periodicals folks have at their library for Spanish speakers.

El Constructor Latino
http://www.elconstructorlatino.com/index.html
"Our mission is to provide pertinent bilingual information for the Latino construction workforce to help this growing community succeed in the US as business owners and specialized workers."

Re: June 9 deadline for free Mexican K-6 textbooks

2007-03-23T17:54:19Z

Welcome Siouxjoylady!,

You're right the post above does list a 2006 deadline for the consulate in MN, however I would still encourage you to get in touch with your nearest Mexican Consulate to find out if they are offering free textbooks again this year. I have heard from other libraries that these text books are in very popular with their Spanish-speaking patrons.

Here is a listing of all the Mexican Consulates in the US and Canada: http://mexonline.com/consulate.htm

Please be sure to let us know what you find out!
Laura Staley

Re: June 9 deadline for free Mexican K-6 textbooks

2007-03-21T22:24:21Z

The information you site gives a 2006 deadline. Is the offer repeated this year as well?

siouxjoylady
Sandusky OH

Re: June 9 deadline for free Mexican K-6 textbooks

2007-03-17T17:46:51Z

Thank you for this valuable information! I will speak to our Children's Librarian and our Director to promote this opportunity for our Library to better meet some of the needs of our small Spanish-speaking population.

siouxjoy---Sandusky OH

Success in the U.S. Video Series

2006-12-06T01:37:35Z

Hi all,

The non-profit producer of bilingual educational materials, Experience
Education(http://www.exed.com) recently completed production on an educational Spanish DVD series entitled EXITO EN EL NORTE.

"Success in the U.S." was created in collaboration with Iowa State University
Extension (http://www.extension.iastate.edu/community/leadership)
and the Southwest Iowa Latino Resource Center (http://www.swilrc.org).
The series focuses on topics such as finances, healthcare, education, etc.

Each title is presented entirely in Spanish; however, there are English scripts available for English speakers. Discussion guides, created by ISU Extension, to accompany each title will soon also be available.

Detailed information about the series is available at: http://www.exitovideos.com and any inquiries about the series may be directed to Experience Education (800) 477-4236.

Laura