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Main Author: Betancourt, Ingrid
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1992
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ441785
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Table of Contents:
  • "The Babel Myth": The English-Only Movement and Its Implications for Libraries. Betancourt, Ingrid English Federal Legislation Futures (of Society) Library Role Library Services Official Languages State Legislation User Needs (Information) Discusses attempts to make English the official language of the United States, examines the pros and cons, and describes the impact of these efforts on libraries. An example at the Monterey Park Public Library (California) is examined; meeting the needs of all members of the community is addressed; and possible future outlooks are suggested. (four references) (LRW)