Serving Your Spanish-Speaking Customers

“Serving Your Spanish-Speaking Customers” Hispanic/Latinos now comprise the largest minority group in the US and the fastest growing segment of our population. Join us to get started on the first steps toward bringing these potential library users into your building and on serving them better. The workshops will provide information on: • Outreach to the Spanish-Speaking Community • Responding to the Needs of the Community • Marketing • Planning an Outreach Activity • Resources to Assist You What to expect: • No charge • Lunch is included • Door prizes • One free children’s book to each participant • Mileage reimbursement if you drive more than 50 miles one way • Librarians, Board Members, and interested community members are welcome Nine workshops will be held in the state, and one will be close to you! Dates and sites: January 16 Scottsbluff, Scottsbluff Public Library January 17 Alliance, Alliance Public Library January 23 South Sioux City, Marina Inn January 24 Norfolk, Norfolk Public Library February 7 North Platte, Quality Inn February 8 Grand Island, Grand Island Public Library February 19 Ralston, Baright Public Library February 20 Lincoln, Atrium Conference Center March 5 Valentine, Valentine Public Library To register, see: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventlist.asp?Search=serving%20your%20spanish&Mode=Search&Scope=NLC For more information, contact Sally Snyder at the Library Commission, 800-307-2665. Sponsored by the Nebraska Library Commission, the Gates Foundation, and WebJunction.