From Selection to Storytime: Strengthening Your World Language Collection

Libraries are a welcoming place for everyone. At the heart of that mission is a thoughtfully developed collection that is accessible, relevant, and engaging for both new visitors and lifelong patrons. Children’s collection specialists will undoubtedly purchase replacement copies of beloved series like Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid for years to come. Yet even smaller, less frequent acquisitions can have an outsized impact. Investing in a robust World Language collection sends a clear message of inclusion to bilingual families, affirms multilingual identities, and supports English language learners as well as students studying a second language. Building a non-English language collection requires intentional planning. These materials often cost three to four times more than their English-language counterparts, making careful strategic planning essential. Begin by identifying the languages most widely spoken in your community, then evaluate availability and pricing of materials. Consider, too, how patrons will engage with the…
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