Welcome to our guide tailored for librarians and libraries catering to Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities. This guide aims to assist you in discovering materials and resources to enhance your programs and services offered to these populations. It offers resources aligned with associations advocating for culturally and linguistically suitable services for Latinx/Spanish speaking communities, along with guidelines, scholarships, awards, and additional information relevant to librarians.
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 Latino community; the establishment of a national information and support network among individuals who share our goals; the education of the U.S. Latino population in regards to the availability and types of library services; and lobbying efforts to preserve existing library resource centers serving the interests of Latinos.
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Special thank you to CSUMB library intern Sarah Fleck and REFORMA Education committee for creation of this libguide. To contact the REFORMA education committee please email: education@reforma.org. Thank you!
