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Online Resources For Serving Hispanic Library Patrons and Librarians
Note: We are always adding to
this site. If
you have any Spanish links you think will help your colleagues or if you find a
link that is not working, please contact: gammons.martha@als.lib.wi.us
Latino Service
Providers Coalition - Rock County, WI - http://www.latinoservices.org/
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
- http://www.lulac.org
United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) - http://www.umos.org
Latino Support Network (LaSup) - http://www.madison.com/communities/LaSup/pages/meetings.php?php_page_set=0
Latinos United for Change and Advancement (LUChA) - http://www.madison.com/communities/madisonlucha
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) - http://www.lclaa.org
National Council of La Raza (NCLR) - http://www.nclr.org
Latino Book & Family Festival (LBFF) - http://www.lbff.us
Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund (MALDEF)
- http://www.maldef.org
Pew Hispanic Center - http://www.pewhispanic.org
Hispanic Family Learning Institute (Member of the National Center for Family
Literacy--NCFL) -
http://www.famlit.org/site/c.gtJWJdMQIsE/b.1697307/k.415C/Hispanic_Family_Learning_Institute.htm
Entertainment and News
Talentos.net -
http://www.talentos.net/
A source for online stores related to actors, musicians, and
other talents from the United States and Latin America.
Yahoo en Español--List of Television Programs -
http://espanol.dir.yahoo.com/medios_de_comunicacion/television/programas/
Links provided to the Web sites of shows on television.
Univision -
http://www.univision.com/portal.jhtml
This site provides schedules, descriptions, and discussions
of programs that appear on the Univision network.
CNN en Español -
http://www.cnn.com/espanol/
Spanish news from Cable News Network which includes world
reports and the Americas, weather, economics, and sports.
Mexican Newspapers Online -
http://www.lib.utsa.edu/Research/Subject/mexicannewsguide.html
From the University of Texas at San Antonio, this site
provides links to many Mexican newspapers.
Laguna Films - http://www.lagunafilms.com/
A distributor of Spanish language films, especially those
produced in Mexico and other countries. Films are divided into several different
categories such as action, comedy, drama, etc.
Azteca Pictures - http://www.aztecapictures.com/
Offers a selection of Spanish language films with excellent annotations.
SPORTS
Yahoo en Español--Links to Soccer Teams -
http://espanol.sports.yahoo.com/futbol/
Provides links to the soccer sites and teams of multiple countries around the
world.
Yahoo en Español--Béisbol -
http://e1.dir.yahoo.com/deportes_y_ocio/deportes/beisbol/
A page dedicated to news and information about baseball. It includes information
on scores, rankings, news, and discussion forums.
LITERACY
Amazon.com Spanish Bestseller List -
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/301731/002-5949489-3668842
On their page "Libros
en español",
you
will find the best sellers listed on the right hand column. The page also lists
new and future releases, magazines, music, etc.
Barnes and Noble Bestseller List -
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/espanol/index.asp?userid=Bc6jISfC7I
This page says it is
"The best selection of Spanish-language books, music and movies".
National Assessments of Adult Literacy
http://nces.ed.gov/naal/
The National
Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL) is a nationally representative and
continuing assessment of English language literacy skills of American adults. It
seeks to describe the status of adult literacy in the United States, report on
national trends, and identify relationships between literacy and selected
characteristics of adults. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
has conducted adult literacy assessments since 1985. A nationally representative
sample of adults will be assessed again in 2003, providing the first indication
of the nation's progress in adult literacy since 1992. (from Rhonda Puntney's
special needs posting in Lakeshores.)
The Learning
Light -
http://www.thelearninglight.org/
Information for libraries, schools, churches, and other organizations regarding
communicating in Spanish. Especially useful are the “Library Phrase Lists” in
pdf format.
Guide for English Language Learners -
http://pbskids.org/buster/parents/lessons.html#guide
includes strategies and learning activities for the teacher. Many
reproducibles are included.
Reading is Fundamental -
http://www.rif.org/leer/index_flash.mspx?flash=true
"A brilliant future begins in a book" is also available in both languages.
There are numerous tips for reading aloud with all ages from babies to teens.
Spanish
Resources -
http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/lss/lang/spanish.html
From Language Links - An extensive list of cultural and
linguistic resources for language learners and teachers.
The BBC Languages Site -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
Learn Spanish -
http://www.studyspanish.com/
Free online tutorial.
Language resources - Spanish dictionaries
and Spanish language -
http://www.abanico-es.com/spanish/018-dictionaries-language-resources.html
Spanish grammar exercises: http://www.rocketlanguages.com/spanish/resources/spanish-language-grammar/
Free Spanish course: http://www.rocketlanguages.com/spanish/
Translation on the Web
AltaVista Translation Site -
http://world.altavista.com/
FreeTranslation -
http://www.freetranslation.com/
alphaWorks Online Translation -
http://www.alphaworks.ibm.com/aw.nsf/html/mt?open&t=gr,p=ilovelanguages
Spanish Professor -
http://www.spanishprofessor.org/dictionaries.htm
Spanish dictionary tools include Spanish to
English, Spanish to Spanish, and Spanish slang. The site also has Spanish
lessons, information about Spanish cultures and more. Please note:
this is a commercial website and he does sell CDs, etc. But the dictionary
tools are very good.
YOUTH SERVICES
Literacy Publishers
Cultural
Sites in Spanish
Maya and Miguel -
http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/flash.html
is for the student and includes crafts, recipes, and coloring pages.
Barahone Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and
Adolescents - (also bilingual)
www.csusm.edu/csb
has a frequently-updated database of recommended titles in Spanish. You can
search by author, title, publisher, or grade/age.
Colorin Colorado - http://www.colorincolorado.org/homepage.php
can be viewed in either Spanish or English. There are lots of good hints
about what parents can do at home to help their child succeed at school. A
particularly good list is called "Visit your local library." There are also good
lists of Spanish and bilingual books, as well as books on Hispanic culture.
40 Spanish/English Bilingual Books
-
http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/detailListBooks.asp?idBookLists=102
Compiled by Merri V. Lindgren and Megan Schliesman, Cooperative Children's Book
Center, School of Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
This bibliography was compiled in August 2003 as part of a 12-month series in
recognition of the
40th anniversary of the Cooperative Children's Book Center.
Fingerplays in
Spanish -
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/conferences/spanish_story/spanishstorytime/Rimas.htm
Storytimes for
Librarians of Limited Spanish -
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/conferences/spanish_story/spanishstorytime/spanishstorytimes.htm
Tips and information on conducting Spanish and bilingual storytimes.
Services for Hispanic/Latino Community
Members -
http://winslo.state.oh.us/services/LPD/tk_latino.html
From the State Library of Ohio
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Ideas for libraries and classrooms to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/chh/index.htm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hhm1.html
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson023.shtml
El
Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros -
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ninos/contents.html
Things to do to celebrate El Día de los
Niños/El Día De los Libros. This site has several links for additional
programming ideas, including one for songs and games that are available as audio
files)
SELECTED PUBLISHERS OF SPANISH LANGUAGE AND
BILINGUAL BOOKS
Literacy Youth Services
Cultural
Sites in Spanish
FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Arte Público Press
--
http://benito.arte.uh.edu/
Emphasizes U.S. Hispanic culture and cultural recovery. Includes fiction,
poetry, autobiographies, anthologies, drama, non-fiction, and reference.
Continental Book Company
-- http://www.continentalbook.com/
Importers and distributors of books in Spanish, French, German, Italian,
bilingual Spanish, and ESL English. Spanish collections include text books,
videos, critical studies, readers, and much more.
Dominie Press
--
http://www.dominie.com/index.cfm
Spanish K-3 reading materials, including books, magnetic letters, parental
involvement tools, and alphabet books.
Editorial Pax México
--
http://www.editorialpax.com/
Leading Mexican publisher trade and educational titles, distributed in the U.S.
through Whitehurst & Clark Book Fulfillment. (website is in Spanish)
Grupo Editorial Norma
--
http://www.normausa.com/
Translated and bilingual books for children and adults. Features text books,
literature, and titles of general interest.
Lectorum --
http://www.lectorum.com/
An imprint of Scholastic, Lectorum publishes translated versions of familiar old
and new classics, including Franklin, Dr. Seuss, and Arthur books.
Lee & Low Books
--
http://www.leeandlow.com/home/
Publisher of multicultural books for children, website includes booktalks and
classroom guides.
Libros Sin Fronteras
--
http://www.librossinfronteras.com/
Latin American, Spanish language and bilingual books for children and adults.
Core collection development services are provided as well.
Mariuccia Iaconi Book Imports
--
http://www.mibibook.com/scripts/silverware.exe/showplin@z:/ElevClients/mibibook/elevator.fxp
While not a publisher or an imprint, MIBI’s catalog consists of children’s books
in many foreign languages, including Spanish and bilingual titles.
Océano Grupo
Editorial
--
http://www.gale.com/oceano.htm
An imprint of the Gale Group. Specialty is reference materials for children and
adults in the arts, computing, math, history, science, and more.
Pinata Books --
http://benito.arte.uh.edu/Pinata_Books/pinata_books.html
An imprint of Arte Público Press, features books for children of all ages. Most
picture books are bilingual; fiction books for older kids are about Hispanic
cultural identity and maintaining a sense of self.
Spanish Book Distributors --
http://www.sbdbooks.com/
Most titles are translations into Spanish. Catalog includes books in a
variety of topics including business, computers, health, history, parenting,
reference, religion, travel, and much more. Translated current fiction
best-sellers and romance titles are also available.
Barahone Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and
Adolescents - (also bilingual)
www.csusm.edu/csb
has a frequently-updated database of recommended titles in Spanish. You can
search by author, title, publisher, or grade/age.
CULTURAL
Literacy Publishers
Youth Services
Sites in Spanish
CELEBRATE HISPANIC CULTURE WITH THESE BOOKLISTS -
http://www.getcaughtreading.org/pressreleases/ajaleyendo.htm
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from
September 15 until October 15, Publishing Latino Voices for America Task Force
has created a recommended reading list to help teachers, librarians, booksellers
and others celebrate Hispanic culture with a book.
The list features a wide variety of titles by Latino authors or that address
issues concerning what it is to be Latino. With books for adults and children,
in both English and Spanish, there is something for everyone.
The
California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives -
http://cemaweb.library.ucsb.edu/bach.html
Also known as CEMA, California Ethnic and Multicultural Archives is a division
of the Special Collections Department of the University Libraries at the
University of California, Santa Barbara. CEMA is a permanent program that
advances scholarship in ethnic studies through its varied collections of primary
research materials. These unique collections document the lives and activities
of African Americans, Asian/Pacific Americans, Chicanos/Latinos, and Native
Americans in California. The collections represent the cultural, artistic,
ethnic, and racial diversity that characterizes the state's population. Its
materials are widely used not only by scholars, but also in K-12 classrooms and
museum exhibitions. Organizations and individuals have committed to establishing
their personal papers and archival materials for preservation and to be made
accessible for research and study.
Hispanic
Heritage Month -
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hhm1.html
Features information about: Hispanic Americans by
the Numbers, Spanish Loan Words, Cesar Chavez, Countries of Origin, Spanish
Accents, Hispanics in Congress Where Spanish is Spoken, Hispanic Holidays,
Spanish Place Names, Preference for Racial or Ethnic Terminology, Fun Stuff from
Infoplease, Crosswords and Quizes, Cultural Spanish, Latin Geography, People in
History, Latin Trivia, Population Statistics and Economic Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Hispanic Heritage Month
-
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2003/cb03-ff14.html
Facts and statistics about Hispanics and Hispanic Heritage Month, which "celebrates the traditions, ancestry and experiences of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean." From the U.S. Census Bureau.
Spanish Resources -
http://polyglot.lss.wisc.edu/lss/lang/spanish.html
From Language Links - An extensive list of cultural and
linguistic resources for language learners and teachers.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Ideas for libraries and classrooms to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/chh/index.htm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hhm1.html
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson023.shtml
SITES AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
Literacy Publishers
Youth Services
Cultural
Free
- Important Medical Information from the National Institute on Aging.
Available in Spanish.-
http://www.niapublications.org
Available are printable information sheets on topics such as
taking your medicines correctly and stroke symptoms and care of the teeth.
The following link takes you right to the Spanish Materials:
http://www.niapublications.org/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=8&cat=Spanish+Language+Materials
Also find at the above site: Stroke Awarness Video for Hispanics
The video, entitled “Ataque cerebral: Conozca los síntomas y actúe a tiempo,”
was developed in partnership with the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the
largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization and an umbrella
for more than 300 affiliated Hispanic-serving organizations nationwide. The
video is part of the NINDS’ ongoing campaign to inform people they can take
action to prevent stroke and its potential debilitating effects.
The NINDS and the NCLR are distributing the video this
summer, along with other education materials, to a vast network of “promotores
de salud” (lay health educators) who work within NCLR’s national network of
affiliates. The video also will be available to the general public. To obtain
a single free copy of the video, call toll-free 1-800-352-9424 (ask for a
Spanish-speaking information specialist). Additional information about stroke
prevention and treatment and about the NINDS is available at
www.ninds.nih.gov. (NIH posting, 8/30/05)
"Colorin" Colorado -
http://www.colorincolorado.org/homepage.php
can be viewed in either Spanish or English. There are lots of good hints
about what parents can do at home to help their child succeed at school. A
particularly good list is called "Visit your local library." There are also good
lists of Spanish and bilingual books, as well as books on Hispanic culture.
CNN
En Español - http://www.cnnenespanol.com/
CNN world news in Spanish. A great resource for Sports,
weather, international concerns, health, fashion and everything else you are
used to from CNN.
Reading is Fundamental -
http://www.rif.org/leer/index_flash.mspx?flash=true
"A brilliant future begins in a book" is also available in both languages.
There are numerous tips for reading aloud with all ages from babies to teens.
FirstGov
en Español -
http://www.firstgov.gov/Espanol/index.shtml
A powerful search engine and ever-growing collection
of topical and customer-focused links that connects you to millions of web pages
– from the federal government, local and tribal governments and to foreign
nations around the world.
El
Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros -
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ninos/contents.html
Things to do to celebrate El Día de los
Niños/El Día De los Libros. This site has several links for additional
programming ideas, including one for songs and games that are available as audio
files)
FOR TEACHERS
everythingESL.net -
http://www.everythingesl.net/
Featuring 54 lesson plans, 35 teaching tips, 185
downloadable classroom activities, 800 'Ask Judie' forum questions, and 57
resource picks.
Learn Spanish -
http://www.studyspanish.com/
Free online tutorial.
Language resources - Spanish dictionaries and Spanish
language -
http://www.abanico-es.com/spanish/018-dictionaries-language-resources.html
Don
Quijote school -
http://www.donquijote.org/
Learning Spanish with don Quijote is more than
learning the world's second most-used language. It also means having a wonderful
experience and making friends from all over the world.
Great pages on Hispanic culture.
Learn Spanish -
http://www.studyspanish.com/
Free online tutorial.
FOR LIBRARIANS
Web Junction's Spanish Language Outreach
Program - http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=10555
Subscribe to the Spanish Language Outreach
Update and receive emails of importance and interest to those serving the
Hispanic community. Note: WebJunction is a cooperative of library staff sharing and using online resources that enable
them to identify and embrace appropriate technologies and apply them to our daily work.
To sustain this effort, they partner with library and cultural heritage organizations and those that support them in meeting their objectives through effective use of collaborative, web-based technologies.
REFORMA -
http://www.reforma.org/
An affiliate of ALA, Reforma is the national association to promote library and
information services to Latinos and the Spanish speaking. There is also an
electronic discussion list you can join.
Guidelines for Library Services to Hispanics
-
http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaprotools/referenceguide/guidelineslibrary.htm
From ALA’s Reference and User Services Association, these guidelines include
sections on personnel, collection development, and programs.
Storytimes for
Librarians of Limited Spanish -
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/conferences/spanish_story/spanishstorytime/spanishstorytimes.htm
Tips and information on conducting Spanish and bilingual storytimes.
SEFLIN’S
SPANISH LANGUAGE LIBRARY PORTAL -
http://MiServiciodeBiblioteca.org
Florida's first Spanish-language library portal has been launched by the SE
Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN). 25 southeast Florida public and
academic libraries/library systems, with more than 12 million library items have
launched
http://MiServiciodeBiblioteca.org , a single-search access service. MiServiciodeBiblioteca.org
also features a Spanish-language Guide to Libraries
in Southeast Florida, which includes a searchable directory of more than 300 SEFLIN member libraries, information for each library, and a map of each library
location. The service also provides resources to assist library staff in
serving Spanish-speaking library users. (Source: Library Hotline, January 20,
2003, p. 7)
Oakland Public
Library and San Francisco Public Library Spanish Subject Headings -
http://www.bibliotecasparalagente.org/sujetos.html
Extensive alphabetical list of translated Library of Congress subject headings.
Spanish in Libraries -
http://www.unm.edu/~emmons/nmla/spanish-for-librarians.html
Workshop information for a 1999 presentation at the New Mexico Library
Association Conference.
Updated 13 May 2010
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