Monthly Archives: July 2026

Many immigrants visit the library for their informational, technological, educational, reading, and entertainment needs (Shuva, 2024). However, limited English skills can create a barrier to accessing library services, especially since more than 64% of our city’s population speak a language … Continue reading →

To provide better services to our diverse community, my library proactively hires staff who speak different languages and offers a monthly subsidy for those who can demonstrate their language proficiency by passing a language test. At the Member Services and … Continue reading →

Storytelling through Technology is a community-driven storytelling initiative that I developed for the Fremont Main Library in Fremont, CA. Its goal is to strengthen community bonds by inviting members to share their stories using innovative technologies that break down traditional … Continue reading →

In my previous blog, I touched upon the growing loneliness epidemic among immigrants. In 2023, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the former U.S. Surgeon General, highlighted the serious effects of loneliness and social isolation, as well as the benefits of more connected … Continue reading →