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Peer reviewedTjoumas, Renee – Public Libraries, 1987
Traces the evolution of the Queens Borough Public Library's New Americans Project and describes its multifaceted approach in assisting immigrants to adjust to their new environment, including: (1) foreign-language collections; (2) English as a second language courses; (3) coping skills training; and (4) cultural programing. Seventeen references…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Language Books, Immigrants, Library Role
