Abstract

The percentage of English Language Learners (ELLs) has grown in public schools across the United States in recent decades. Curriculum materials libraries associated with teacher education programs must modify their collections to better prepare teachers for work in these increasingly diverse preschool to twelfth grade (P-12) schools. This article describes how librarians at a research institution in one of the country’s largest school districts approached a collection development project in support of young ELLs and the educators who work with them. Prior to purchasing any new materials, the librarians assessed the current collection, surveyed the literature and current practices regarding ELL collections, and researched characteristics of the local school district. Age-appropriate non-English language materials can help to support the continued development of home languages and culture, while nontraditional youth formats, including graphic novels and hi-lo books, provide ELLs with the opportunity to read developmentally appropriate materials with less text intimidation.

摘要

近几十年来，美国公立学校的英语学习者 (ELL) 的百分比有所增长。与教师教育计划相关的课程材料图书馆必须修改其馆藏，以更好地为教师在这些日益多样化的学前班到十二年级 (P-12) 学校工作做好准备。本文描述了该国最大学区之一的研究机构的图书馆员如何开展馆藏发展项目，以支持年轻的 ELL 和与他们一起工作的教育工作者。在购买任何新材料之前，图书馆员会评估当前的馆藏，调查有关 ELL 馆藏的文献和当前做法，并研究当地学区的特征。