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This book discusses library services to Hispanic/Latino teens, highlighting best practices, examining relevant and responsive services and programs, and reframing existing approaches to serving this segment of the population.Latino teens within Generation Y or Generation Z are bilingual and bicultural. As such, these teenagers have varied characteristics that present unique conditions and challenges for librarians. Serving Latino Teens not only explains why providing targeted services to Latino teens is so critical, but it also shows librarians and teen providers exactly how to best reach this demographic.Author Salvador Avila, a noted expert and popular lecturer on providing library services to Latino and Spanish speaking-communities, offers ideas and strategies that can be easily duplicated. Grounded in empirical evidence, this book presents what research has indicated is important to teens, Latinos in particular; demonstrates how to incorporate relevant literature into your services; and describes the cultural, social, economic, psychological, technological, and sexual characteristics of this emerging population. This title will be immensely helpful to public and school librarians as well as social services providers who work with Latino teens and soon-to-be teens ages 11 through 18.
Salvador Avila is a branch manager with the Las Vegas Clark County Library District in Nevada, where he has been the adult services coordinator, community outreach librarian, and reference librarian.
Series ForewordIntroduction1—Who are Latino Teens?Characteristics of Latino TeensSpeaking and Cultural Aptitude TypesGeneration —Staff PerceptionsU.S.-Born versus New AmericansReferences2—IssuesSix Social IssuesTeen PregnancyGangs and Criminal BehaviorDropoutsEducational AchievementHate Speech and Hate CrimesParental GuidanceReferences3—Relationship BuildingParent InvolvementLatino Teens Are No SurpriseNew Competencies RequiredFostering AwarenessProactive Is the Key to SuccessHumorAction Learning ActivitiesReferences4—ServicesHave a Service PlanStrategic PlanningChattanooga Public LibraryLas Vegas-Clark County Library DistrictTechnologyThink Outside the WallReferences5—Collection DevelopmentWhich One Is It—English or Spanish?Cross-Promote Book TitlesMust Have Core Collection PointsSpace Allocation for Latino Teen MaterialsLengua FrescaTeen BooksMagazinesMusicTV ShowsMoviesOnline BooklistsReferences6—ProgramsSeattle Public Library Community Survey SummaryLeadership InitiativesEmployment ProgramsDay of the Dead CelebrationSi Se Puede/Yes We Can!References7—MarketingProminent TechniquesEarly InterventionReaching Latino TeensGeneration —Marketing versus Other ApproachesThe Patron or YouWho Is Herculez Gomez?References8—Motivational StrategiesParent InvolvementSpanish-Language Motivational Speakers and BooksWho versus WhyHigh-Achieving FemalesLibrarians as Forward ThinkersConclusionReferencesAppendix AAppendix B: Caló GlossaryAppendix C: Web sitesAppendix D: Graphic Novels in SpanishAppendix E: Did You Know?Index
This book is strongly recommended for those working one-on-one with this population.
