ROUNDTABLE FOR ETHNIC AND MINORITY CONCERNS, SPONSOR
The Spanish for Librarians preconference is designed for those wishing to learn more about the Spanish language and its applications to the library. It will be a fun and challenging introduction to the wonderful world of Spanish. The preconference will introduce general concepts, such as pronunciation and verb formation and then move on to vocabulary and phrases needed for serving Spanish-speaking library patrons. The registration fee will include a copy of a 35-page manual and cassette. The workshop will enable participants to become familiar with the manual's layout which is designed for use with reference and circulation transactions. The cassette will reinforce the learnings when the workshop is over.
Mr. Jon Sundell, who serves as the Coordinator for Hispanic Services with the Forsyth County Public Library, will provide instruction. He created this workshop and manual of "Spanish for Librarians" to provide an introduction to Spanish for the Forsyth County Library staff. He began his career there in 1984 and served previously as Children's Librarian and Head of Children's Outreach. He is a member of REFORMA and currently serves as Chair of the 2003 Estela and Raul Mora Award committee. The Award is presented annually to the most exemplary program celebrating Dia de Los Ninos/Dia de Los Libros. Jon has been active in the community, taking leadership positions in the Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad, the Hispanic Services Coalition, and the library's Cultural Diversity Task Force. This preconference will encourage public service staff members to explore ways to reach out to the diverse populations served, help make Spanish-speaking patrons feel more welcome in the library, and encourage them to more readily use the library's services.
Registration is required: fees of
$20.00 (NCLA/REMCO members);
$25.00 (NCLA members); $40.00 (non-NCLA members) are to be paid with registration.
Lunch is "on your own." Workshop will be held at the Forsyth
County Main Library (4 blocks from Convention/Conference Center) at 660
W. Fifth
Street. Transportation is not included.