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Halifax Public Libraries Immigrant Services: Reaching Diverse Communities NSLA 2017 Helen Thexton.

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1 Halifax Public Libraries Immigrant Services: Reaching Diverse Communities
NSLA 2017 Helen Thexton

2 Programs and Services for Newcomers
Conversation Groups ELL classes Newcomer 1-1 Computer Instruction YMCA Homework Help Club Arabic Family Storytime Preschool Grab Bags Rack Cards Welcome Video in multiple languages

3 Reasons for Success Hiring from the immigrant community
Integrating long-term local residents as volunteers and participants Reducing barriers to participation

4 Challenges Keshen Goodman cannot meet the demand for conversation groups and ELL classes Space is also an issue Serving those with the lowest language levels

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