Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
Library, Archives Associations encourage member participation in National Day of Racial Healing
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CHICAGO - On January 17, 2023, the seventh annual US National Day of Racial Healing, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA), the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Society of American...
Nominations Open for 2023 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecturer
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CHICAGO – ¾«¶«´«Ã½is accepting nominations for the 2023 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecturer. The Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture is held annually during the ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference as a tribute to the efforts of the first Director of ALA’s Office...
¾«¶«´«Ã½invites applications for $3.5 million in grants as part of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities
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CHICAGO — The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) invites applications from small and rural libraries for the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Library workers may apply online for grant funding from...
¾«¶«´«Ã½President Pelayo-Lozada announces travel grant for LibLearnX 2023
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¾«¶«´«Ã½President Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada announces a travel grant for underemployed library workers to attend the Library Learning Experience (LibLearnX) on January 27-30, 2023, in New Orleans, LA. The grant will cover the expenses of two...
The 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table gifts Book Donation Grants
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CHICAGO - Each year, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards community offers three underfunded libraries, schools and/or non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children CSK Book Donation Grants. The grant program provides books...
ALA/ARL approve Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework
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CHICAGO; WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Joint ALA/ARL Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework Task Force’s final draft of the Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity: A Framework was approved by the boards of directors of the four partner...
¾«¶«´«Ã½Awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2022
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CHICAGO — Today, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2022 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, ¾«¶«´«Ã½has...
Tuliao Swims Again to Support Spectrum
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Miriam Tuliao has announced that she will swim Grimaldo's Mile, a one mile open water event in New York City, on July 9th to raise funds for ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is Tuliao's 15th consecutive year organizing an annual fundraiser for...
¾«¶«´«Ã½Announces 2022 Spectrum Doctoral Fellows - Catalysts for Change
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CHICAGO - The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) is pleased to announce recipients for the newest round of Spectrum Doctoral Fellowships - Catalysts for Change. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (RE...
New ¾«¶«´«Ã½endowment honoring Satia Marshall Orange to benefit Spectrum Scholarship Program
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From 1997 to 2009, Satia Marshall Orange guided what is now the ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), working on behalf of underserved populations and promoting diversity within the field of librarianship. Now, on the occasion of her 80th birthday, her work is being honored with the establishment of the Satia Marshall Orange Spectrum Scholarship Endowment Fund.
¾«¶«´«Ã½ announces 2022 Youth Media Award winners
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CHICAGO - The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its LibLearnX: The Library...
ALA/ARL Seek Feedback on Draft Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework
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CHICAGO; WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Joint ALA/ARL Building Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework Task Force seeks feedback from the library community on the initial draft framework. Library workers can submit feedback on the CommentPress site of...
Library and archives associations call on members to take action on US National Day of Racial Healing
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CHICAGO — On January 18, 2022, the sixth annual US National Day of Racial Healing, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Society of American Archivists (SAA) call upon our collective memberships...
¾«¶«´«Ã½to announce the next classics in children’s and YA literature and media
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CHICAGO - The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) will announce its Youth Media Awards at 8 a.m. CT, Jan. 24, 2022. Selections will span more than 22 categories, including the coveted Newbery and Caldecott medals, Printz Award and Coretta Scott King Book...
Land Acknowledgments
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Land acknowledgments are an important way to bring attention to the Tribal Peoples who first inhabited the lands. Land acknowledgments should ideally be verbally given at in-person conferences. Land acknowledgments are typically given during the opening session by the association president or other leadership. The time it takes to coordinate a land acknowledgment may take some time, we recommend starting the process at least four months before the conference.
¾«¶«´«Ã½announces Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship Program and informational session
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CHICAGO - The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) is pleased to announce the return of the Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship Program. Building off the success of the Spectrum Scholarship Program which provides one-year academic funding for LIS students who...
¾«¶«´«Ã½Statement on Censorship of Information Addressing Racial Injustice, Black American History, and Diversity Education
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¾«¶«´«Ã½ opposes initiatives to censor information resources, curricula, and programs addressing racial injustice, Black American history, and diversity education.
Breaking the Stereotype: How Hiring Managers Can Help to Increase Diversity and Battle Hiring Bias in Libraries
By: Julia Davis, Branch Manager II, Orange Park Library
¾«¶«´«Ã½Awards Spectrum Scholarships for 2021
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CHICAGO — Today, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded the 2021 Spectrum Scholarships to 60 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, the...
Seeking Library Employment in 2021
By: Joanna Tine, Community Engagement Specialist at K12, Joyner Library at East Carolina University