Kim asked the managers some questions regarding the Mango Languages database and those who answered correctly received a Mango promotional prize. She informed that the easiest method to log on to the Mango database is from metrolibrary.org home page. Log in can be anonymous or a profile can be created to track progress. MLS has 17 Mango languages in the database.
Kim gave a brief overview of the Mango Spanish speaking lesson. Users may choose either the basic lesson that will teach how to be conversationally fluent or the complete lesson that teaches in more detail with each chapter having different goals. The database also has English lessons for different language speaking persons. Kim indicated that Mango is coming out with an I-Phone application within the next six months.
Mango promotional materials, such as, shelf-toppers, posters, table tents and bookmarks can be ordered from the MaC Supply Catalog. Shelf-toppers come in English only. Posters and table tents comes in both English and Spanish. Kim placed Mango table tents in various areas at the DN Library. There have been over 900 people using Mango database and 600 hours logged in.
