by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
Prairielands Library Exchange, with the help of the Plum Creek Library System's Elizabeth Hoffman and the Arrowhead Library System's Mollie Stanford, is offering a statewide virtual vendor webinar to introduce library staff to vendors of languages other than English. All of the vendors were chosen because they offer materials in the languages spoken in Minnesota.
Text courtesy of Bethany Kauffman, Executive Director, Prairielands Library Exchange.
Are you looking to enhance your library's collection with materials in languages other than English? Join us for this informative webinar that will showcase a diverse range of vendors offering materials in the world languages spoken in Minnesota.
Library staff from all types of libraries in Minnesota and the Midwest are welcome to attend this event. Continuing education units will be available for school library staff. Don't miss this chance to discover new publishers and vendors, learn about niche markets for specific languages, and expand your library's collection to better serve your community. REGISTER TODAY
Date: November 7, 2024
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Key Highlights
- Four Sessions: Focus on the vendors and languages that are important to you and choose which time blocks to attend.
- Spotlight on World Languages: Discover the rich tapestry of languages spoken in Minnesota.
- Introducing Distinctive Vendors: Meet unique publishers and vendors that offer a variety of materials in languages such as Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen, and more.
- Product Showcase: Explore examples of books, audiobooks and other formats that can enrich your collection.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with vendors you may not have encountered before and expand your professional network.
Featured Vendors
- Barefoot Press
- Project Hmong Books
- AKVang Publishing
- Syncretic Press
- Mackin
- Mayaseen Publishing
- Ingram
- Open Heart Big Dreams Publishing
- Sha Dor Press
- Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing
- Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
- Language Lizards
- LOTE4Kids
