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American Sign Language Workbook: Exercises to Build Your Signing Vocabulary
by Rochelle Barlow Focusing on practical vocabulary and basic grammar, this workbook is ideal for anyone trying to understand and speak ASL right away.
Call Number: 419 Bar
ISBN: 9781646119509
Publication Date: 2020-07-28
Talking with Your Hands, Listening with Your Eyes: A Complete Photographic Guide to American Sign Language
by Gabriel Grayson Explains signing basics, covering such topics as handshapes, fingerspelling, signing etiquette, and more.
Call Number: 419 Gra
ISBN: 075700007X
Publication Date: 2003-01-01
The American Sign Language Phrase Book
by Louie J. Fant Includes an introduction to signing and deafness as well as common signs and phrases arranged by topic.
Call Number: 419.7 Fan
ISBN: 9780071759328
Publication Date: 2011-05-13
Learn American Sign Language: Everything You Need to Start Signing Now: Complete Beginner's Guide 800+ Signs
by James W. Guido How to make sentences with signs, use the proper facial expressions with your signs, and other vital tips.
Call Number: 419.7 Gui
ISBN: 9781577151074
Publication Date: 2015-10-13
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conversational Sign Language Illustrated
by Carole Lazorisak A good resource for self-instruction in American Sign Language.
Call Number: 419.7 Laz
ISBN: 1592572553
Publication Date: 2004-09-07
1,000 Signs of Life: Basic ASL for Everyday Conversation
by Editors of Gallaudet University Press Expand your ASL vocabulary with over 200 pages of illustrated signs selected for conversational use.
Call Number: 419.7 One
ISBN: 1563682729
Publication Date: 2004-04-06
American Sign Language the Easy Way
by David A. Stewart Includes ASL basics, practical signs, intermediate concepts, and information on deaf culture and organizations.
Call Number: 419.7 Ste
ISBN: 0764134280
Publication Date: 2006-11-01
The American Sign Language Handshape Starter: A Beginner's Guide
by Richard A. Tennant & Marianne Gluszak Brown This guide includes illustrations of more than 800 signs organized by 40 standard handshapes.
Call Number: 419.7 Ten
ISBN: 1563681307
Publication Date: 2002-09-25

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Video Learning

American Sign Language Vocabulary Builder: Volume 1 Will help you add…words to form sentences…in order to ultimately develop better communication skills.
Call Number: DVD 419.7 AMER
ISBN: 0885444916960
Publication Date: 2010
American Sign Language Vocabulary Builder: Volume 2 Will help you add…words to form sentences…in order to ultimately develop better communication skills.
Call Number: DVD 419.7 AMER
ISBN: 0885444916977
Publication Date: 2010
Common Expressions in American Sign Language: Volume 1 [Viewers] will get to learn how to express common phrases, sentences, and idioms in ASL.
Call Number: DVD 419.7 COMM
ISBN: 0883629197258
Publication Date: 2010
Common Expressions in American Sign Language: Volume 2 [Viewers] will get to learn how to express common phrases, sentences, and idioms in ASL.
Call Number: DVD 419.7 COMM
ISBN: 0883629197265
Publication Date: 2010
Getting Started in Signing Everything you need to begin using sign language in practical, everyday situations. [DVD and accompanying book]
Call Number: DVD 419.7 GETT
ISBN: 0879763001377
Publication Date: 2006
Sign Language 101: A Beginner's Guide to American Sign Language [For students,] teachers, parents, and professionals learning ASL to communicate clearly and naturally.
Call Number: DVD 419.7 SIGN
ISBN: 0736211235169
Publication Date: 2011

Signing Dictionaries

American Sign Language Dictionary
by Martin L. Sternberg
Call Number: 419 Ste
ISBN: 0062716085
Publication Date: 1998-10-21
American Sign Language Dictionary for Beginners: A Visual Guide with 800+ ASL Signs
by Tara Adams
Call Number: 419.7 Ada
ISBN: 9781685397029
Publication Date: 2022-04-12
American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Dictionary
by Martin L. Sternberg
Call Number: R 419 S *non-circulating*
ISBN: 0060140976
Publication Date: 1981-06-01

eBooks

The American Sign Language Phrase Book
by Barbara Bernstein Fant Clearly illustrated with hundreds of line drawings, this book focuses on areas such as health, family, school, sports, travel, religion, time, money, food and drink, and small talk.
ISBN: 9780071642354
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Learn American Sign Language: Everything You Need to Start Signing Now
by James W. Guido Learn more than 800 signs, including signs for school, the workplace, around the house, out and about, food and drink, nature, emotions, small talk, and more.
ISBN: 9781627889278
Publication Date: 2015-09-10

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Legal Rights: The Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
by The National Association of the Deaf Reviews laws affecting the deaf and hearing impaired in concise, accessible language.
Call Number: 346.7301 Leg
ISBN: 9781563686443
Publication Date: 2015-06-30
Talking Hands: What Sign Language Reveals about the Mind
by Margalit Fox Examines international signed languages with a case study of one village-specific language in Israel.
Call Number: 419 Fox
ISBN: 9780743247122
Publication Date: 2007-08-21
Deaf Utopia: A Memoir -- and a Love Letter to a Way of Life
by Nyle DiMarco This is more than a memoir, it is a cultural anthem - a proud and defiant song of deaf culture and a love letter to American Sign Language, Nyle's primary language.
Call Number: B DiMarco
ISBN: 9780063062351
Publication Date: 2022-04-19

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