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Library Services For Multicultural Patrons: Strategies To Encourage Library Use
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Increasingly, Libraries Are Struggling To Deal With A Growing Diversity In The Cultural Background Of Their Patrons. Problems Arising From This Cultural Diversity Afflict All Library Typesschool, Public And Academic. Library Services For Multicultural Patrons Is By And For All Libraries That Are Striving To Provide Multicultural Services To Match The Growing Diversity In The Cultural Background Of Patrons.The Book Is Designed To Offer Helpful Tips And Practical Advice To Academic, Public, And School Librarians Who Want To Better Serve The Multicultural Groups In Their Communities. The Contributors To The Book Are Themselves Practicing Librarians And They Share Creative Ideas For Welcoming Multicultural Patrons Into Libraries And Strategies For Serving Them More Effectively. Librarians Will Find In These Chapters Tried And True Tips And Techniques For Marketing And Promotion, Improving Reference Services For Speakers Of English As A Second Language, And Enhancing Programming That They Can Easily Implement In Their Own Libraries And Communities.The Chapters Are Divided Into The Following Categories For Ease Of Access: 1) Getting Organized And Finding Partners, 2) Reaching Students, 3) Community Connections, 4) Applying Technology, 6) Outreach Initiatives, 6) Programming And Events, And 7) Reference Services.Librarians Of All Types Will Be Pleased To Discover Easytoimplement Suggestions For Collaborative Efforts, Many Rich And Diverse Programming Ideas, Strategies For Improving Reference Services And Library Instruction To Speakers Of English As A Second Language, Marketing And Promotional Tips Designed To Welcome Multicultural Patrons Into The Library, And Much More.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Library Services for Multicultural Patrons'? A: The book focuses on strategies to encourage library use among multicultural patrons, providing practical advice for librarians to better serve diverse communities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Library Services for Multicultural Patrons' is Carol Smallwood.
- Q: What types of libraries can benefit from this book? A: All types of libraries, including academic, public, and school libraries, can benefit from the strategies and tips provided in this book.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'Library Services for Multicultural Patrons' published? A: The book was published on January 12, 2013.
- Q: What kind of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include marketing and promotion, improving reference services, outreach initiatives, and programming for multicultural groups.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new librarians? A: Yes, the book provides practical tips and strategies that are beneficial for both new and experienced librarians.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Are there any specific strategies for English as a second language patrons? A: Yes, the book includes strategies specifically for improving reference services for patrons who speak English as a second language.