El Corazón de Tejas-Central Texas Chapter of REFORMA

El Corazón de Tejas-Central Texas Chapter of REFORMA is committed to improving library and information services to Central Texas' Spanish-speaking and Latino community. El Corazón de Tejas will actively promote the following goals in the furtherance of this mission:

• Create a respectful environment for the REFORMA community;

• Develop and exchange ideas among libraries for including Spanish language and Latino-oriented materials in their collections;

• Develop and maintain library services and programs that meet the needs of the Latino and Spanish-speaking community, especially with regard to information technology;

• Advocate for access to information, as well as equity of access, for the Latino and Spanish-speaking community;

• Establish partnerships with Central Texas organizations that serve the Latino and Spanish-speaking community;

• Recruit more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff;

• Support adult basic and continuing education efforts in Central Texas that affect the Latino and Spanish-speaking population;

• Improve the effectiveness and availability of library programs and services offered in Spanish in Central Texas;

• Recognize the unique historic cultural ties between Texas and Mexico, and honor this relationship by networking with the Mexican Consulate and other local cultural institutions;

• Educate Central Texas with regard to the understanding of these issues and the need for these services.