Mission & Resources


Our Vision To provide Library Services for Spanish Speaking patrons and New Mexico librarian.
Our Mission To meet the basic literacy needs and resources to connect the multicultural community.


About REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico, one of 39 Chapters of REFORMA NATIONAL
Promotes the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bi-cultural 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. 

 Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico received its Chapter re-instatement in January 2012.  The mission and vision is to actively promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bi-cultural 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.  REFORMA National BYLAWS

Non-Discriminatory Policy

REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico
Approved by REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico Board                 8/21/2018
Managed by RNM Board and Posted on http://reformanm.blogspot.com/


RNM is committed to equal employment and volunteer opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

This policy applies to all areas of employment and volunteer participation, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Adopted by the REFORMA Execcutive Committee on 8/27/18
REFORMA      An American Library Association Affiliate
National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking

REFORMA National does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.  These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision services.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

PROGRAMMING

RNM follows the Publisher Guidelines for Virtual Programming (COVID)

"Dia" El día de los niños, El día de los libros/ Children's Day, Book Day (STEAM)
Every Child Ready to Read/Todos Niños Listos Para Leer
Noche de Cuentos REFORMA Press Releases
Order children's books to distribute at events from "First Book" Marketplace


Collection Development Publishers
  1. Anaya
  2. Artes de Mexico
  3. Baker and Taylor  Libros Sin Fronteras 
  4. Chulainn Publishing (coming soon) 
  5. Diamante 
  6. Diana 
  7. Edebe 
  8. Editorial Pax Mexico 
  9. Ekare 
  10. Fondo de Cultura Economica
  11. FonoLibro
  12. Libsa 
  13. Noriega
  14. Nowtilus 
  15. Oceano 
  16. Oniro
  17. Paidos 
  18. Planeta 
  19. Random House Mondadori
  20. Rosen 
  21. Santillana
  22. Urano

Additional Recommended Spanish-Language Resources

Criticas
An English speaker's guide to the latest Spanish-language titles


Government Information en Espanol
WebJunction New Mexico


Children's Book Links

Children's Activity Links


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Flo Trujillo, RNM President
CONTACT RNM reformadenuevomexico@gmail.com

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