Spanish is the "second language" in California but the primary
language spoken in many first generation immigrant homes.
Libraries need to work towards making all library users feel
comfortable and welcome when using library services. According
to the recent study of Latinos Online, Latinos comprise 14% of
the U.S. adult population but only about half of this growing
group (56%) goes online. By comparison, 71% of non-Hispanic
whites and 60% of non-Hispanic blacks use the Internet. Only 29%
of Latino adults have a broadband Internet connection at home.
Libraries can help bridge the gap in Latino Internet access and
usage by providing group and individual instruction to the
Spanish speaking community. Material on this website is licensed
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