ALA 2010 Annual Conference Program and Exhibit Directory

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Translation Station: Tools for
Serving New Americans
PLA
Washington Convention Center -146A
Administration & Leadership
This program includes a demo and giveaway of
“Translation Station,” a communication tool for
library staff to respond to simple requests for
library resources and services in other languages,
and training kits to introduce staff to language
phrases and different cultures. We will also discuss
lessons learned from the Free Library of
Philadelphia’s LSTA grant, and provide an
opportunity for participants to share best practices
for serving New Americans.
Speakers: Fred Gitner, Queens Library, Coordinator,
New Americans Program & Spec. Services; Hedra
Packman, Free Library of Philadephia, Director of
Library Services; Theresa Ramos, Free Library of
Philadephia, Program Development Coordinator;
Frances Roehm, Skokie Public Library, Librarian
Labor Rights are Human Rights
RUSA ALA