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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Libraries: Spanish for Library Staff

Resources for library staff serving diverse populations

Basic Spanish for Library Staff: Mar - April 2021 Class Materials

Basic Spanish for Library Staff - Series Registration
March 8 - April 12, 2021, Mondays from 3 - 4 p.m.
** Class is full. Those on the waiting list will receive recordings and resources by email.
Course Feedback Survey

Recordings and resources will be added here as the series progresses. Please contact Caroline Smith with any questions.

Basic Spanish for Library Staff: Jan - Feb 2021 Class Materials

Easy Spanish Step-By-Step by Barbara Bregstein
ISBN: 9780071463386
Publication Date: 2005-12-21
Recommended course material

Class Meetings - Recordings

Note: the recording for Week 1 is unavailable.

Class Resources and Links

Spanish for Library Staff - Spring 2020 Materials

Spanish for Library Staff Spring 2019 Playlist (4 sessions)

Spanish for Librarians on Memrise

Spanish for Librarians Memrise Course
Practice the vocabulary used in the South Carolina State Library's virtual practice group using flash cards and quizzes.

Language Tools

Google Translate
Automatic translation into virtually any language.
Linguee
Online dictionary and translator based on existing source translations.
SpanishDict
English/Spanish translation, dictionary, and verb conjugations.
Type Spanish Accents
Quick way to type Spanish accents.
WordReference
Wide variety of bilingual dictionaries and language forums
Microsoft Translator

Learning vocabulary and phrases

DuoLingo
Free language learning website & app. Good for vocabulary building. *In addition to Spanish, this website includes courses for approximately 30 other languages.
HelloTalk App
Free app that connects you with language learners and native speakers around the world for chatting and voice messages. *This app allows you to practice any language you are learning, and is not limited to Spanish.
Mango Languages: Spanish for Librarians
Free course available to libraries that subscribe to Mango Languages.
Memrise
A flash card based app that incorporates mnemonic devices, with courses covering vocabulary in many languages.
Survival Spanish for Library Staff (Infopeople)
Essential words and phrases for library staff with audio recordings to help with pronunciation.

SC State Library Information

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