TY - JOUR
AU - Salvador Güereña
AU - Edward Erazo
AB - In their article, the authors comprehensively assess the history and development of library services to Latinos. They discuss the history, role, and impact of key professional associations, such as the American Library Association and REFORMA. They identify, analyze, and discuss the relevance of major studies, reports, and other publications, calling attention to the paucity that prevails in the professional literature that addresses this large and growing population. The authors identify key leaders in the profession and discuss their seminal contributions. They give a synopsis of special institutes and conferences that propel the discourse on how to meet the growing needs. Their discussion includes notable grant-funded initiatives and special library projects as well as an overview of library special collections and archival centers. Other issues of concern to the library profession include the recruitment and education of future librarians to serve Latino communities. The history and current status of Spanish-language publishing are examined within the context of the expanding U.S. Latino market. The authors conclude by exploring what the future portends in service to Latinos relative to the changing demographics, the impact of anti-immigrant political movements in this country, and the challenges and opportunities of the electronic information superhighway. In the authors’ view, only through continued advocacy and perseverance will there be any hope of reversing the persistent institutional neglect by libraries in this country.
BT - Library Trends
IS - 1
LA - English
N2 - In their article, the authors comprehensively assess the history and development of library services to Latinos. They discuss the history, role, and impact of key professional associations, such as the American Library Association and REFORMA. They identify, analyze, and discuss the relevance of major studies, reports, and other publications, calling attention to the paucity that prevails in the professional literature that addresses this large and growing population. The authors identify key leaders in the profession and discuss their seminal contributions. They give a synopsis of special institutes and conferences that propel the discourse on how to meet the growing needs. Their discussion includes notable grant-funded initiatives and special library projects as well as an overview of library special collections and archival centers. Other issues of concern to the library profession include the recruitment and education of future librarians to serve Latino communities. The history and current status of Spanish-language publishing are examined within the context of the expanding U.S. Latino market. The authors conclude by exploring what the future portends in service to Latinos relative to the changing demographics, the impact of anti-immigrant political movements in this country, and the challenges and opportunities of the electronic information superhighway. In the authors’ view, only through continued advocacy and perseverance will there be any hope of reversing the persistent institutional neglect by libraries in this country.
PY - 2000
SP - 138
EP - 81
T2 - Library Trends
TI - Latinos and Librarianship
VL - 49
ER -