[LM_NET] TARGET: ESL and School Libraries

[SUZANNA SIMSON <zannyzanna@YAHOO.COM>]

I am chairing a task force for my county  on how the school library can better 
support our ESL population.  I am looking for ideas on what other librarians do in 
their library to support a high ESL population.  Do you buy bilingual books?  If so 
what percentage  of your collection?  Our ESL population is from 60 different 
countries not just Spanish speaking. So what other adjustments can we make to our 
collection?

Does anyone know of any studies I can read on how school libraries impact ESL 
students?

Any input is appreciated because I am in the beginning stages of forming our 
mission for this school year. 

Thank you,

Suzanna Simson, Library Information Specialist
Dumbarton Elementary School, Henrico Co. VA 
Zannyzanna@yahoo.com

       
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