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Multicultural Resources for Public Libraries

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Prerequisites 

Basic Windows skills and previous use of a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Mozilla Firefox.

Course description

This course will study the best examples of US and Canadian public libraries who are reaching their users from different cultures and will look at free Web resources that may appeal to library users from Hispanic, African, Asian, or other ethnic backgrounds.

Why take this course?

To better meet the needs of your library's clientele from all cultures, including migrant and immigrant populations.

What you will learn

Your library will better serve the variety of ethnic groups in your community by your understanding of these resources, which are FREE and available on the open Internet.

Topics covered include

  • Multicultural media and educational resources
  • Web resources for Hispanic/Latino library patrons
  • Web resources for Asian and South Asian patrons
  • African-American cultural resources on the Web
  • Resources for migrant workers
  • Resources for recent immigrants

Course details

Course: I 996

Duration: 1/2 Day

Fee:

Members:   112.00
Non-Members:   160.00

Instructor: