Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
Dr. Montiel-Overall named 2013 Achievement in Library Diversity Research Honoree
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CHICAGO — Dr. Patricia Montiel-Overall, associate professor, School of Information Resources and Library Science, and affiliate professor, Mexican American Studies, College of Social and Behavioral Science, University of Arizona has been named the 2013...
ACRL funds 2013 Spectrum Scholar Jessica Bastian
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CHICAGO – As part of its commitment to furthering diversity in librarianship, the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is supporting Jessica Bastian as its 2013-14 Spectrum Scholar. Bastian attends the Graduate School of Library and...
NYC librarian swims to raise funds for Spectrum in memory of Elizabeth A. Blatz and Carol Small
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CHICAGO — Miriam Tuliao, assistant director for selection at BookOps of the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and The New York Public Library (NYPL), announced that she will participate in the IGLA Championship Open Water Swim to help raise funds for ALA’s...
¾«¶«´«Ã½awards 51 Spectrum Scholarships for 2013-2014
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CHICAGO — Today, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s (ALA) Office for Diversity awards 2013-2014 Spectrum Scholarships to 51 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½has awarded more than 800...
Michelle Harrell Washington appointed director of ALA's Office for Diversity, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services
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CHICAGO — Mary W. Ghikas, senior associate executive director, ALA, has announced that Michelle Harrell Washington has been appointed the new director, Office for Diversity (OFD) and Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS), the American Library...
¾«¶«´«Ã½Office for Diversity calls for 2013-2014 Diversity Research Grant proposals
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CHICAGO - The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) Office for Diversity seeks proposals for its Diversity Research Grant program. Applications may address any diversity topic, including the recruitment and promotion of diverse individuals within the...
¾«¶«´«Ã½ releases new data to update Diversity Counts report
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Kansas City, Mo. — The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) released new data to update “Diversity Counts,” a comprehensive study of gender, race, age and disability in the library profession. Using 2009-2010 American Community Survey analyses, new data...
IMLS hosts 'All Things Digital' panel at Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
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CHICAGO — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will convene an “All Things Digital” panel at the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, Sept. 19-23, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. “All Things Digital,” from 8:30 - 10 am. on Saturday, Sept. 22...
Latino children’s authors and illustrators to receive prestigious 2012 Pura Belpré Award at ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Celebración
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Pasadena, Calif. — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ and REFORMA (the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking, an ALA...
Chabrán named 2012 Achievement in Library Diversity Research Honoree
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CHICAGO — Richard Chabrán, adjunct professor, School of Information Resources and Library Science, University of Arizona, has been named the 2012 Achievement in Library Diversity Research Honoree. As part of its ongoing support of the propagation of...
¾«¶«´«Ã½awards 2012 Diversity Research Grants to Naidoo, Simpson, Wallace, Wiegand
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CHICAGO — The ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s Office for Diversity has announced the recipients of the Diversity Research Grants for 2012. The grants consist of a one-time $2,000 award for original research and a $500 travel grant to attend and present at...
Joint Conference of Librarians of Color early bird registration extended to July 11
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CHICAGO — Early bird registration for the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC), Sept. 19-23 in Kansas City, Mo., has been extended to July 11. JCLC is a conference for everyone — with engaging speakers, special events and more than 70 concurrent...
Many Voices, One Nation welcomes Chertavian, Fekadu, Huerta
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CHICAGO — Gerald Chertavian, Tewodros Fekadu and Javier O. Huerta will join Many Voices, One Nation: Anaheim, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Friday June 22 in the Anaheim Convention Center Room Room 304 AB, during the 2012 ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual Conference in Anaheim...
2012 Spectrum Scholarship winners announced
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CHICAGO —This year, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s ( ALA) Office for Diversity is awarding a new round of 50 Spectrum Scholarships. The Spectrum Scholarship Program provides scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American...
'Empowering Diverse Voices' leadership video series shares spectrum of leadership
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CHICAGO —The diverse paths to leadership in the profession are highlighted in a new “Empowering Diverse Voices” leadership video series, available on the ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s YouTube Channel. The video series was developed as part of 2011-2012...
Chen, Treuer join Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
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CHICAGO— Award-winning and best-selling authors Da Chen and David Treuer will join the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color for an adult author luncheon, Sept. 19-23, 2012 in Kansas City, Mo. Registration is open now, with early bird registration...
'Empowering Diverse Voices' webinar shares diverse perspectives on library leadership
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CHICAGO — The intersection of diversity and leadership will be the focus of a free webinar, “Perspectives on Leadership,” from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. CDT on Tuesday June 12, 2012. Part of ¾«¶«´«Ã½President Molly Raphael’s “ Empowering Diverse Voices” diversity...
Association Options Fair provides opportunities to engage
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CHICAGO — The Association Options Fair, held from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday June 24 in the Anaheim (Calif.) Marriott Salons E and F, will provide opportunities for attendees to engage with leaders from throughout the association and profession. All 2012...
Joint Conference of Librarians of Color early bird registration closes at midnight June 13
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CHICAGO — Early bird registration for the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC), Sept. 19-23 in Kansas City, Mo., closes Wednesday June 13. JCLC is a conference for everyone—with engaging speakers, special events and more than 70 concurrent...
AP¾«¶«´«Ã½and REFORMA highlight diverse voices in graphic novels
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CHICAGO —The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) and the REFORMA—The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking —provide a new look at a growing area of the publishing world...