Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
¾«¶«´«Ã½to announce youth media awards from virtual conference
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Parents, publishers await announcements of the best of the best in materials, media for youth CHICAGO — Parents, children’s and young adult authors, illustrators, and publishing groups are waiting in anticipation for the 2021 ¾«¶«´«Ã½...
Outreach and Engagement Your Thing? Publish Here!
By: Katrina Spencer, Librarian for African American and African Studies, the University of Virginia; and Mara Thacker, South Asian Studies & Global Popular Culture Librarian, the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
¾«¶«´«Ã½encourages libraries to observe 2021 National Day of Racial Healing on Jan. 19
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CHICAGO — The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) joins the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and organizations across the country in observing the 2021 National Day of Racial Healing. Read the proclamation by ¾«¶«´«Ã½President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. On Tuesday, Jan...
Indigenous Tribes of Indiana
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From the moment European settlers arrived in what would become the United States, the cultural impact would be felt by indigenous tribes throughout America--including the Midwest--long before actual contact was made. The period before the first European contact with the indigenous tribes that were living in Indiana is sometimes referred to as protohistory. The protohistory is important to take into account when looking at the tribes in Indiana because their culture was already affected by European diseases brought to America and the push westward of Eastern tribes, as more Europeans settled in...
Using Ethos, Logos, and Pathos to Introduce the Elephant in the Room: Racism
By: Kiera Vargas, Owner,
¾«¶«´«Ã½Youth Media Awards webcast open to schools, libraries and public
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CHICAGO - On Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 8 a.m. CT, the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) will reveal the next classics in children’s and young adult literature and media during its Youth Media Awards announcements. Libraries, schools, and book lovers...
Prince George’s County, Maryland Libraries, and Dr. Ibram X Kendi: Advancing Anti-racism Nationally
By: Nicholas Alexander Brown, COO for Communication and Outreach, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
International Migrants Day
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On December 18th, 2020 the world will observe the United Nations’ International Migrants Day. This event celebrates the courageous spirit of the 272 million migrants across the world who have overcome adversity to seek out a better life for themselves and their families. As the world grows increasingly interconnected it is vital to recognize the importance of collaboration and cooperation between nations, and to engage in the open dialogue that makes this process possible. Join us in commemorating this day by pledging, sharing, and learning.
¾«¶«´«Ã½partners with Humble Bundle to support ¾«¶«´«Ã½and the Freedom to Read Foundation
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CHICAGO – The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) and Humble Bundle are teaming up to offer library supporters and advocates an opportunity to fund ¾«¶«´«Ã½initiatives supporting social justice and intellectual freedom, including the Spectrum Scholarship...
Kindness is the Key to Self-Care
By: Jennifer T. Nardine, T&LE Librarian, Coordinator of Int'l Outreach, Libraries at Virginia Tech
I didn’t know, when I took this picture below, that it would be something of a running theme this year. It’s been…an adventure, to say the least. At this point, some of us are numb while others feel deeply and overwhelmingly.
Self-Care Strategies for a Healthy Work-Life Balance
By: Tina Chan, Reference Services Program Manager and Social Sciences Librarian, MIT Libraries
Self-care Strategies for a Healthy Work-Life Balance
EDI & Social Justice Opportunities
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ALA's Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services maintains a list of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) conferences that are geared toward the LIS profession.
Grassroots Staff Development in a Pinch: Cultivating Growth via Discussion
By: Karen I. Berry, Instruction Librarian, John Preston McConnell Library at Radford University
Universal Design
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Principles of universal design.
Technology Access and Assistive Technology
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Resources related to technology and accessibility.
Library Services for Patrons with Dementia/Alzheimer's
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Resources for libraries serving patrons with Dementia/Alzheimer's.
Library Services to the Justice Involved (LSJI)
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Library Services to the Incarcerated and Detained
Hello Instagram, My Old Friend: Using Social Media for Virtual Self-Care
By: Melody Scagnelli-Townley, Outreach Librarian, Bayonne Public Library
Upcoming and Past ODLOS Webinars
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Topic list for ODLOS webinars