Resources
Online
resources to help libraries provide excellent services
American
Library Association
"American Library Association (ALA) study provides new information
about library services and
programs developed for non-English speakers,
including effectiveness of services, barriers to
library use, most
frequently used services and most success library programs by language
served." The American Dream Starts
@ Your Library
This toolkit has resources to help public libraries serve immigrant
populations.
The Civics and Citizenship
Toolkit
This toolkit has materials on begining and enhancing a collection on
civics and citizenship as well
as other materials, handbooks, and guidance. IMLS
Report on Current Practices
“Library Services for Immigrants: A Report on Current Practices”
published by U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Services and the Institute of Museum and Library
Sciences
Webjunction
Webjunction’s list of resources for Immigrant Services