Latinx/a/o and Spanish-speaking communities in libraries (Academic, Public, School, or Special)

The REFORMA Research Committee is dedicated to examining current trends, statistics, research, best practices, and information on programming and services related to serving Latinx/a/o and Spanish-speaking communities in libraries (Academic, Public, School, or Special). As part of our charge, the committee will create a biannual publication of trends to serve as a resource for librarians to learn about successful programs/projects to replicate and serve their communities. This form serves as a tool to collect data for purposes of inclusion in the biannual publication. It should take about 10 minutes or less to complete. Please consider sharing as much as you like that we can include in the publication and share with REFORMA and librarians. The committee will collect content year-round. If you have questions, please contact research@reforma.org. Here is the form to complete: https://forms.gle/DtfAQb4L1GP9utcX8 We hope you will consider contributing to this important biannual publication as you have programs and projects of interest to share with our communities. Thank you for your consideration. Best, Michele Research Committee Chair Dr. Michele A. L. Villagran A button with "Hear my name" text for name playback in email signature Assistant Professor, School of Information San José State University, On Ohlone Land http://ischool.sjsu.edu michele.villagran@sjsu.edu 626-703-1903 faculty profile | pronouns: she/her/hers schedule a meeting SJSU School of Information

Engaging Latinx Communities in STEAM Webinar

Culturally Responsive STEAM Programming:
Engaging Latinx Communities in Rural Areas

Free Webinar on September 15 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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In this webinar, attendees gain new ideas and understanding of how to offer culturally responsive programming to Latinx communities and build relationships safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This webinar, along with Closing the Gender Gap: Developing Gender Equitable STEAM Programs, is offered to make programming resources and promising practices from the STAR Net STEAM Equity Project: Enhancing Learning Opportunities in Libraries of Rural Communities broadly available. All library workers are welcome.

Webinar participants will learn about the importance of culturally responsive programming. You will also meet the STEAM Equity project librarian advisors, who will provide programming ideas and outreach strategies you can use to build relationships with Latinx communities in your area starting right now.

Latinx STAR_Net STEAM Equity Project "Apply Today"

ALA Invites Applicants for STAR Net's New STEAM Equity Project STAR Net needs creative library leaders who would like work with us at the intersection of transforming library services, gender equity and cultural inclusion (especially with Latino families), STEAM learning, and positive youth development. The Space Science Institute's National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL/SSI), the American Library Association (ALA), Twin Cities PBS (TPT), Institute for Learning Innovation (ILI) and Education Development Center (EDC) invite you to learn more about our new STEAM Equity Project! Public library workers in small and rural communities are invited to APPLY NOW! See ALA’s website to: Start your application by submitting a brief Notice of Intent (deadline: July 20, 2020) Read the project FAQs Learn about the project advisors Start Your Application Today!