Colorado State Library supports libraries with resources, materials, and education to ensure access to Coloradans with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and provide equitable services and resources to all current and potential library users. Materials have been created, shared, and available for editing by local libraries based on the needs of Coloradans as assessed using key … Read more
Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA has actively sought to promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the … Read more
Colorín Colorado is the premier national website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12. Colorín Colorado has been providing free research-based information, activities, and advice to parents, schools, and communities around the country for more than a decade.
The Colorado State Library shared this blog post to explain why providing language translation and interpretation services is important and to share resources.
InfoPeople created Survival Spanish for Library Staff to provide library staff with basic skills for communicating with Spanish-speaking patrons. This course is divided into easy to digest sections that are structured so that you can practice at your own pace, whenever you want, for as long as you want! These tracks are designed for individual … Read more
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) developed Cultural Insights (PDF) to help organizations to communicate more effectively with specific cultures.
A short presentation on Spanish-speaking communities in Colorado. Includes short overview of terminology, demographics and resources for identifying Spanish speakers in your area, and resources for learning Spanish for library services.