Serving Latino Teens

by Salvador Avila

Overview

This book discusses library services to Hispanic/Latino teens, highlighting best practices, examining relevant and responsive services and programs, and reframing existing approaches to serving this segment of the population.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598846102
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	05/31/2012
Series:	Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	127
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Salvador Avila is a branch manager with the Las Vegas Clark County Library District in Nevada, where he has been the adult services coordinator, community outreach librarian, and reference librarian.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword ix

Introduction xiii

1 Who are Latino Teens? 1

Characteristics of Latino Teens 2

Speaking and Cultural Aptitude Types 3

Generation Ñ 4

Staff Perceptions 6

U.S.-Born versus New Americans 7

References 9

2 Issues 11

Six Social Issues 12

Teen Pregnancy 13

Gangs and Criminal Behavior 15

Dropouts 17

Educational Achievement 19

Hate Speech and Hate Crimes 21

Parental Guidance 21

References 24

3 Relationship Building 27

Parent Involvement 28

Latino Teens Are No Surprise 29

New Competencies Required 30

Fostering Awareness 31

Proactive Is the Key to Success 33

Humor 34

Action Learning Activities 35

References 36

4 Services 37

Have a Service Plan 38

Strategic Planning 39

Chattanooga Public Library 40

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District 40

Technology 41

Think Outside the Wall 45

References 47

5 Collection Development 49

Which One Is It-English or Spanish? 50

Cross-Promote Book Titles 50

Must Have Core Collection Points 52

Space Allocation for Latino Teen Materials 52

Lengua Fresca 54

Teen Books 55

Magazines 56

Music 58

TV Shows 59

Movies 60

Online Booklists 62

References 64

6 Programs 65

Seattle Public Library Community Survey Summary 65

Leadership Initiatives 67

Employment Programs 67

Day of the Dead Celebration 69

Si Se Puede/Yes We Can! 70

References 72

7 Marketing 73

Prominent Techniques 74

Early Intervention 75

Reaching Latino Teens 76

Generation Ñ 77

Marketing versus Other Approaches 77

The Patron or You 79

Who Is Herculez Gomez? 80

References 82

8 Motivational Strategies 83

Parent Involvement 84

Spanish-Language Motivational Speakers and Books 85

Who versus Why 89

High-Achieving Females 90

Librarians as Forward Thinkers 91

Conclusion 92

References 92

Appendix A 95

Appendix B Caló Glossary 105

Appendix C Web sites 109

Appendix D Graphic Novels in Spanish 115

Appendix E Did You Know? 121

Index 123

Editorial Reviews

This book is strongly recommended for those working one-on-one with this population.” —ARBA

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