Libraries play a critical role in serving immigrant communities. Through our joint effort with IMLS, we plan to educate librarians, and in turn their immigrant customers, on topics ranging from naturalization, the unauthorized practice of immigration law, and the importance of digital literacy.
- Library and Adult Education Citizenship Activities (PDF, 410 KB)
Citizenship-related activities for libraries, such as welcoming and encouragement activities, community-outreach activities, and education-oriented activities. - Assisting English Language Learners in Your Library (PDF, 139 KB)
Suggestions for helping your English language learning patrons. - Library Tours with ESL Classes (PDF, 190 KB)
Tips for working with English as a second language (ESL) teachers and inviting new patrons to your library to help them explore the vast range of services and resources you provide. - Creating a Citizenship Review Class in a Public Library (PDF, 499 KB)
This tip sheet will give an overview of citizenship review classes and provide a sample model.
