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Libraries & library workers are at the heart of their communities, providing access to a world of information, resources, trainings, & more. But none of that can be sustained without funding. Take action now. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
Hear from RALAG’s own Tatiana Bryant and Julia Cohen Ribeiro about their work to document the lives of Black people in Argentina. Register today: tinyurl.com/RALAGspring2024
Librarians at play! @ala_apala @ALA_PLA
¡Feliz Semana Nacional de las Bibliotecas! 🎉 Celebra con un mensaje de Meg Medina, presidenta honorífica. #NationalLibraryWeek @ALALibrary
Congratulations to the newly elected APALA Executive Board members, who will be serving under the leadership of incoming President Cynthia Mari Orozco! Also, please join us in thanking all of our member leaders who stood for election. Full results: apalaweb.org/apala-2024-202…
REMINDER! Applications are still open for two scholarships: the 2024 APALA Scholarship Award and the APALA Sage and JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship. Due next Mon., 4/8!
REMINDER! Applications are still open for two scholarships: the 2024 APALA Scholarship Award and the APALA Sage and JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship. Due next Mon., 4/8!
It’s official! We’re excited to announce the dates and location for the #RNCVIII 🥳 Join us from September 18-21, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Long Beach, California. Visit reformaconference.org/save-the-date to be the first to get more information!
Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with Pura Belpré Award-winning author & National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature #MegMedina in this special event from @reformanational! ⏰ Tuesday, April 9th at 1:00pm PST (4:00pm EST) Register here: reforma.org/ev_calendar_da…
Are you interested in getting more involved with APALA? The 2024-2025 member volunteer application period is now open and will close Friday, April 19! Learn more about committees/task force(s) and fill out the volunteer form: apalaweb.org/committee-volu…
Nominations for the 2024 Elizabeth Martinez Lifetime Achievement Award (#LAA) & the Dr. Arnulfo D. Trejo Librarian of the Year Award (#LOTY) are open! Nominate yourself or a colleague by April 15th, 2024. LAA: reforma.org/laa LOTY: reforma.org/loty
The deadline to vote in ALA elections is April 3! Make an informed decision by reading the candidates' statements from the candidates for 2025-26 ALA President: @GeometricRabbit americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2024/03/01/mee… @raypun101 americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2024/03/01/mee…
In our ongoing #QandA series with our fantastic #NextGenerationLeaders, we spoke this month with @raypun101, Academic and Research Librarian, Alder Graduate School of Education. Read the Q&A here: bit.ly/3TTzIlo
REFORMA Past-President & leader Lucia M. Gonzalez will be honored by the City of North Miami with naming a children's playground adjacent to the North Miami Public Library in her name. RSVP for the groundbreaking ceremony: reforma.org/blog_home.asp?…
📢 Your feedback matters! Take our 15-20 minute strategic planning survey and help shape the future of our organization. Plus, 10 lucky respondents will be randomly chosen to win a gift card! Don't miss this chance to have your voice heard. forms.gle/scKqbXsoEZ43Ba…
The APALA Scholarships & Awards Committee is excited to announce that applications for the 2024 APALA Scholarship Award & the APALA Sage & JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship are open! Applications are due on Mon, 4/8 at 11:59p PT. To learn more & apply: apalaweb.org/pr-application…
Registration (conference & hotel) for #NCAALXII is open. ncaal.org/library-confer… . Like & Share ! #BCALA #Librarians #BlackLibrarians #NOLA “Culture Keepers XII: Unity in Diversity – Stronger Together in the African Diaspora"
New book review: A World Between by Emily Hashimoto. Read about how “[t]his book offers relatability” for different audiences, including queer, millennial, & Asian or Asian American readers. Read Audri Pabustan’s full book review on APALA’s website: apalaweb.org/book-review-a-…
We are accepting nominations for 2024 Elizabeth Martinez Lifetime Achievement Award (#LAA) & the Dr. Arnulfo D. Trejo Librarian of the Year Award (#LOTY)! The deadline for submitting nominations is April 15th, 2024. LAA: reforma.org/laa LOTY:reforma.org/loty
APALA Member Highlight: Joan Jocson-Singh (she/her) is the inaugural Director of Library at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art set to open in Los Angeles in 2025. Learn about Joan’s experiences as a library/museum leader, researcher, & writer: apalaweb.org/member-highlig…
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🌟 Jaena Rae Cabrera, President of the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Joins Our Speaker Line-Up 🎤
Libraries & library workers are at the heart of their communities, providing access to a world of information, resources, trainings, & more. But none of that can be sustained without funding. Take action now. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/FundLibrariesF…
Hear from RALAG’s own Tatiana Bryant and Julia Cohen Ribeiro about their work to document the lives of Black people in Argentina. Register today: tinyurl.com/RALAGspring2024
Librarians at play! @ala_apala @ALA_PLA
¡Feliz Semana Nacional de las Bibliotecas! 🎉 Celebra con un mensaje de Meg Medina, presidenta honorífica. #NationalLibraryWeek @ALALibrary
Congratulations to the newly elected APALA Executive Board members, who will be serving under the leadership of incoming President Cynthia Mari Orozco! Also, please join us in thanking all of our member leaders who stood for election. Full results: apalaweb.org/apala-2024-202…
REMINDER! Applications are still open for two scholarships: the 2024 APALA Scholarship Award and the APALA Sage and JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship. Due next Mon., 4/8!
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It’s official! We’re excited to announce the dates and location for the #RNCVIII 🥳 Join us from September 18-21, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Long Beach, California. Visit reformaconference.org/save-the-date to be the first to get more information!
Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with Pura Belpré Award-winning author & National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature #MegMedina in this special event from @reformanational! ⏰ Tuesday, April 9th at 1:00pm PST (4:00pm EST) Register here: reforma.org/ev_calendar_da…
Are you interested in getting more involved with APALA? The 2024-2025 member volunteer application period is now open and will close Friday, April 19! Learn more about committees/task force(s) and fill out the volunteer form: apalaweb.org/committee-volu…
Nominations for the 2024 Elizabeth Martinez Lifetime Achievement Award (#LAA) & the Dr. Arnulfo D. Trejo Librarian of the Year Award (#LOTY) are open! Nominate yourself or a colleague by April 15th, 2024. LAA: reforma.org/laa LOTY: reforma.org/loty
The deadline to vote in ALA elections is April 3! Make an informed decision by reading the candidates' statements from the candidates for 2025-26 ALA President: @GeometricRabbit americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2024/03/01/mee… @raypun101 americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2024/03/01/mee…
In our ongoing #QandA series with our fantastic #NextGenerationLeaders, we spoke this month with @raypun101, Academic and Research Librarian, Alder Graduate School of Education. Read the Q&A here: bit.ly/3TTzIlo
REFORMA Past-President & leader Lucia M. Gonzalez will be honored by the City of North Miami with naming a children's playground adjacent to the North Miami Public Library in her name. RSVP for the groundbreaking ceremony: reforma.org/blog_home.asp?…
📢 Your feedback matters! Take our 15-20 minute strategic planning survey and help shape the future of our organization. Plus, 10 lucky respondents will be randomly chosen to win a gift card! Don't miss this chance to have your voice heard. forms.gle/scKqbXsoEZ43Ba…
Join us as we welcome the incredible Meg Medina, Pura Belpré Award-winning author & current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. tinyurl.com/MegMedina
The APALA Scholarships & Awards Committee is excited to announce that applications for the 2024 APALA Scholarship Award & the APALA Sage & JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship are open! Applications are due on Mon, 4/8 at 11:59p PT. To learn more & apply: apalaweb.org/pr-application…
Registration (conference & hotel) for #NCAALXII is open. ncaal.org/library-confer… . Like & Share ! #BCALA #Librarians #BlackLibrarians #NOLA “Culture Keepers XII: Unity in Diversity – Stronger Together in the African Diaspora"
New book review: A World Between by Emily Hashimoto. Read about how “[t]his book offers relatability” for different audiences, including queer, millennial, & Asian or Asian American readers. Read Audri Pabustan’s full book review on APALA’s website: apalaweb.org/book-review-a-…
We are accepting nominations for 2024 Elizabeth Martinez Lifetime Achievement Award (#LAA) & the Dr. Arnulfo D. Trejo Librarian of the Year Award (#LOTY)! The deadline for submitting nominations is April 15th, 2024. LAA: reforma.org/laa LOTY:reforma.org/loty