Multicultrual+Handout

Step One: Define multicultural: of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures. Step Two: Research and evaluate the community that your collection will be serving Step Three: Assess the multicultural collection that your library already contains and determine what might be needed. Step Four: Develop a plan and goals for implementing your new collection. Step Five: Train and educate yourself (and any library aids) so that the collection can be developed and used properly. Step Six: Start buying! // Steps 2-6 suggested by the Library and Archives Multicultural Toolkit of Canada website http://www.collectionscanada/mulicultural // **__ Good Sources for Finding Print and Non-Print Multicultural Materials __** : > (Grades 6-12) $18.95 Inc - Magazine Subscription - One issue / 12 months, $52.60
 * __ Developing a Good Multicultural Library Collection __**
 * 1) // Connecting Cultures: A Guide to Multicultural Literature for Children // by Rebecca L. Thomas
 * 2) // Guide to Celebration and Holidays Around the World: The Best Books, Media, and Multicultural Learning Activities // by Kathryn L. Matthew and Joy L. Lowe
 * 3) // Venture into Cultures: A Resource Book of Multicultural Materials and Programs // by Carla D. Hayden (editor).
 * 4) // Ethnic American Minorities: A Guide to Media and Materials // by Harry A. Johnson (editor).
 * 5)  // Using Multicultural Young Adult Literature // by Carlena Haney
 * 1) **// [|Educators Guide To Free Multicultural Materials] //** by Educators Progress Service
 * 1) [|http://teachingtolerance.org] -(Great place to sign up for FREE materials about diversity, multiculturalism, tolerance, etc.)
 * 2) http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/index.html -(Good site for accessing lesson plans and activities)
 * 3)  http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/sites1.html
 * 4)  [|http://www.collectionscanada.ca.multicultural] –(Good site to help start a multicultural library collection