bilingual library services providing spanish language services cuando no se habla español
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Background
According to the latest Santa Clara County Children’s Report and data from the California Department of Education:
Less than half of Santa Clara County preschoolers are prepared for kindergarten.
– Two factors strongly associated with kindergarten readiness: proficient in English exposed to frequent reading in the home
54% of 3rd graders in the Morgan Hill Unified School District have below average reading proficiency.
– A child’s reading level at the end of third grade has been found to be one of the strongest predictors for school success.
Demographics
Approximately 20% of the Morgan Hill community identify themselves as speaking Spanish as a first language.
Currently, 20% of the local student population is identified as English language learners, with a majority being Spanish-speakers.
Last year, 173 children enrolled in kindergarten with English as a second language.
Libros & Cuentos Para Todos
Create and implement series of Spanish/English bilingual storytimes.
Fund a bilingual librarian on a regular basis. Create or translate publicity that promotes
library services to the Spanish speaking community.
Purpose
Help prepare preschool-age children for kindergarten by introducing and practicing early literacy skills.
Share the benefits of reading with children and their parents or caregivers.
Increase awareness and use of library resources by English language learners.
Results
Series of 12 bilingual storytimes held in the library.
80 children and their caregivers will have participated.
6 bilingual storytime kits created. 100 adults and their families will be served
through Spanish language reference services.
Customers
English language learner adults and their families with Spanish as a first language
ELL children with Spanish as a first language Children and their caregivers
Progress
Spanish language reference service was created. – A bilingual librarian sponsored by our Friends group was
hired to work one evening a week.– 15-20 individuals visit the library weekly specifically for
reference service in Spanish.– 117 reference questions were answered in the first 7
months. Met with local agencies that provide services to
target group to discuss community needs and collaborative opportunities.
ESL class and their families were given an introductory tour of the library building and services.
Progress
Bilingual storytime material was purchased, gathered or created.
Spanish reader volunteers were recruited and trained.
Publicity promoting bilingual storytimes, Spanish reference service, and other library services were translated in to Spanish and distributed to local agencies.
11 bilingual storytimes have been given to date.
Next Steps
Continue bilingual storytimes on a regular, weekly basis.
Provide bilingual storytimes off-site. Recruit more Spanish reader volunteers. Find new places and ways to promote library
services to target group. Investigate starting a conversation club for English
language learners. Work with other agencies to provide services to
target group.
Success Measures
ELL children will increase their early literacy skills, and therefore be better prepared for and successful in school.
– Increase in storytime attendance – Families participate on a regular basis– Increase in school readiness for ELL Kindergarteners in the
service area.
89% increase
in storytime attendance since it became bilingual.
Success Measurement
Target group families will be introduced to library resources, and know where to go for their informational or entertainment needs.
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Oct-Dec Jan-Mar
Spanish Reference Daily Average
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Oct Dec Feb
Spanish Materials Circulation
2007-2008
2008-2009
•Significant increase in Spanish language materials circulation.
•Increase in use of Spanish language reference service.
25% increase
30% increase
Community Impact
The library will be considered a valuable community resource and a destination among the target group because:– Our resources and services show we value and
celebrate Latino culture.– We provide resources relevant to their lives.– Attending storytimes help improve their children’s
early literacy skills.
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