Belton, MO Public Library In Need
Dear "pamie",
I have been searching the Internet for ways to aid the Cass County Public Library during this time of "materials freeze".
According to the Administration, there seems to be "a dark narrow path through an underground tunnel before any sight of light".
A book campaign has started to encourage the public to help keep collections fresh and new. The "Budget" no longer stretches as far as in times past.
While the campaign promotes the purchase or donating of materials in the English language, I serve the Spanish language population of the county. The children and adult collections are also accessed by English speakers who are learning the Spanish language or utilizing the English/Spanish dictionaries of various occupations.
Budget cuts deterred the opportunity for my trip to the 2004 International Book Fair held in Guadalajara. Many requests for reference as well as for entertainment can not be filled.
Can you make suggestions? Would sending you a "wish list" give you a better idea of the needs for the Spanish-speaking? I have patrons who enjoy translations from English--i.e. Nore Roberts, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, etc. as well from other Latin American authors and publshers.
I truly appreciate your attention to my request.
Sincerely,
Christine I. Peterson, Bilingual Librarian
Cass County Public Library, NRC
164 Cedar Tree Drive
Belton, Mo. 64012
816.331.8242
I have been searching the Internet for ways to aid the Cass County Public Library during this time of "materials freeze".
According to the Administration, there seems to be "a dark narrow path through an underground tunnel before any sight of light".
A book campaign has started to encourage the public to help keep collections fresh and new. The "Budget" no longer stretches as far as in times past.
While the campaign promotes the purchase or donating of materials in the English language, I serve the Spanish language population of the county. The children and adult collections are also accessed by English speakers who are learning the Spanish language or utilizing the English/Spanish dictionaries of various occupations.
Budget cuts deterred the opportunity for my trip to the 2004 International Book Fair held in Guadalajara. Many requests for reference as well as for entertainment can not be filled.
Can you make suggestions? Would sending you a "wish list" give you a better idea of the needs for the Spanish-speaking? I have patrons who enjoy translations from English--i.e. Nore Roberts, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, etc. as well from other Latin American authors and publshers.
I truly appreciate your attention to my request.
Sincerely,
Christine I. Peterson, Bilingual Librarian
Cass County Public Library, NRC
164 Cedar Tree Drive
Belton, Mo. 64012
816.331.8242
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