San Francisco Public Library Launches Online Citizenship Toolkit
Lynn Blumenstein -- Library Journal, 01/12/2009
- Resource is available in five languages
- Includes videos, links, tips
- Partner is Seattle Public Library
The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) has launched an online U.S. Citizenship Toolkit. The online resource is available in five languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Russian and includes a guide to naturalization; a list of community resources, including English as a Second Language providers; and detailed practice materials for the new citizenship exam.
The Citizenship Toolkit, prepared in partnership with Seattle Public Library, offers short videos in each language that describe the available information and provides basic tips on how to start the citizenship exam process. It also offers links to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, including access to InfoPass, the online appointment scheduler.
“We are proud to be a frontline resource for those with questions about the U.S. naturalization process,” said SFPL city librarian Luis Herrera. “We hope many library users will find this online information helpful as they navigate the path to becoming U.S. citizens. Our library patrons are always welcome to also seek assistance from library staff about the citizenship process.”
