Library Services for Immigrants and New Americans: Celebration and Integration
byJennifer Koerber is a consultant, writer, and trainer working in the intersection of technology, everyday life, and libraries.
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9781440858789
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Koerber, Jennifer. Library Services for Immigrants and New Americans: Celebration and Integration. Libraries Unlimited, 2018. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440858789.
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Koerber, Jennifer. Library Services for Immigrants and New Americans: Celebration and Integration. Libraries Unlimited, 2018. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440858789
APA
Koerber, J. (2018). Library Services for Immigrants and New Americans: Celebration and Integration. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440858789
- Description
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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
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Library Services for Immigrants and New Americans: Celebration and Integration
Author(s): Koerber, Jennifer;Contributors: Koerber, Jennifer;Abstract: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
SortTitle: library services for immigrants and new americans: celebration and integrationAuthor Info:Jennifer KoerberauthorJennifer Koerber is a consultant, writer, and trainer working in the intersection of technology, everyday life, and libraries.
eISBN-13: 9781440858789Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440858789.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440858772Imprint: Libraries UnlimitedPages: 198Publication Date: 20180531- Cover Cover11
- Title Page iii4
- Copyright iv5
- Contents v6
- Preface ix10
- Acknowledgments xi12
- Introduction xiii14
- 1. Immigrants and Refugees in the United States (and Libraries) 116
- 2. Accessible Libraries: In-Person and Online 1530
- 3. Language Literacy and Education 4358
- English Language Learning Programs 4358
- Native Language Literacy 5974
- Who’s In Charge? 6176
- 4. Citizenship 6782
- 5. Workforce Development 87102
- 6. Cultural Programs 101116
- 7. Building Community 121136
- 8. Expanding Services 145160
- References 163178
- Index 171186