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Cabarrus County Public Library <br />from 3 to 8, which appears attainable based on demand once resources and tutors are in place. To <br />support 5 additional classes, plus new tutors and individual students, a variety of literacy building <br />resources are needed to expand the current supply and diversify materials offered, including <br />educational Bookpacks that combine workbooks and audio guides for individuals learning English, <br />English- Spanish dictionaries, and tutor and student workbooks. <br />This project will also utilize the Bilingual Library Assistant to implement Spanish language early <br />literacy and digital literacy programs; programs that are a major component of library services offered in <br />English. Requested as part of this project are 10 iPads to use in addition to the library's existing mobile <br />laptop lab to provide digital literacy workshops and technology services both offsite and at all library <br />locations. <br />• Develop Spanish - language collections based on demand, modernity, and relevancy. Promote <br />through book displays, mobile library services, and marketing. <br />The Spanish language collections have seen a mere 1,743 total items circulate in the areas of <br />Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, and Adult Audio since January of 2010. There are no items classified as <br />Young Adult offered in Spanish. Currently, development efforts are limited due to funding and lack of <br />interest. With the increase in Spanish services, it is anticipated that collections would increase in <br />demand; therefore CCPL intends to present a well- developed and modern collection to appeal to library <br />users seeking Spanish language materials. For the initial year of development, the desired goal is for <br />Spanish materials to account for 1% of total library circulation (an estimated 7,000 items) across all <br />holding codes. The iPads mentioned would also support these services through a new mobile circulation <br />application allowing ILS function offsite, creating opportunities to issue library cards, check out <br />materials, and manage accounts during outreach events. All other marketing costs will be met by the <br />library's budget. <br />b. Why was this solution selected; why not something else? <br />This project is in direct correlation to Cabarrus County Public Library's five -year plan to improve <br />services to a growing and diverse population. These identified areas of improvement provide a solution <br />that will serve as a foundation to the Spanish- speaking residents of Cabarrus County in order to ensure <br />access to resources and information. <br />EZ Literacy & Lifelong LeatMh gf number 1 In <br />G -4 Page 225 <br />