Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
Outreach and the 2020 Census: a Matter of Social Justice
By Gavin Baker, Office of Public Policy and Advocacy, Deputy Director, Public Policy and Government Relations
精东传媒seeks proposals for 2020-2021 Diversity Research Grants
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CHICAGO — The 精东传媒 (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) seeks proposals for the Diversity Research Grant program. Applications may address any diversity-related topic which addresses critical gaps in...
Imani Perry to keynote 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration
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CHICAGO – Professor and author Imani Perry will deliver the keynote address at the 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration during the 精东传媒’s Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Philadelphia...
精东传媒live webcast to reveal next classics in children's and YA literature 聽
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CHICAGO - On Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at 8 a.m. ET, the 精东传媒 (ALA) will reveal the next classics in children’s and young adult literature during its Youth Media Awards announcements from Philadelphia. Libraries, schools and book...
Defining Outreach
By: Rick Medrano, Outreach Librarian, High Plains Library District and Rosa Granado, Outreach Manager, High Plains Library District
From Blueberries to Braille
By: Kelly Sterns, Director, Walking Books Library (Independent)
Applications for 2020 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grant open
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CHICAGO — Underfunded libraries, schools and non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants. Every year, in the process of choosing the...
The Changing Face of Early Elementary Racism Pedagogy: A Study in Two Children鈥檚 Books
By: Jenny Chisnell, Senior Librarian of Adult Services, Harry Belafonte Library, New York Public Library
鈥淚 did not see myself as a racist, because I was taught to recognize racism only in individual acts of meanness by members of my group, never in invisible systems conferring unsought racial dominance on my group from birth.鈥 -Peggy McIntosh
Welcome Home: Library as Safe Space and Refuge
By: Megan Kinney, Library Manager, of Bayliss Library
Names changed to protect privacy.
Me: [huge smile and open demeanor, sits down at the same level] Hi, I鈥檓 Megan. I have noticed you seem new to town and I have seen you hanging out here at the library, I want you to know you are welcome here and we are happy to have you. What鈥檚 your name?
An Opportunity for Leadership
By: Shelley O鈥橰ourke, Librarian/Instructional Coach, North Middle School, Great Falls Public Schools
Research Spotlight: Dr. Julie Marie Frye & Dr. Maria Hasler-Barker
By: Denice Adkins, Associate Professor, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri
Diversifying your Children鈥檚 Lit Section on Purpose
By: April Moyo, Librarian, Central Piedmont Community College
Creating Mirrors and Windows in the Community Through 鈥淩ead Together Kits鈥
By: Alison Day, Programs, Outreach, Youth Services Manager, Monterey County Free Libraries
You Better Work: Creating Inclusive Programming in the Face of Opposition
By: Deena Caswell, Supervisor of Outreach and Diversity, Cherry Hill Public Library
鈥淒rag queens will read to kids at Cherry Hill library, and it sounds like fun鈥 read the headline in the May 31, 2017 edition of the Philadelphia Inquirer. If only it had been that simple.
The Student is Ready: Three Tips to Finding the Right Mentor for You
By: Babak Zarin, Access Services Librarian, Central Rappahannock Regional Library
An international student-librarian's perspective on diversity in library space
By: Shu Wan, Student, University of Iowa
Rainbow Round Table seeks nominations for 2020 awards recognizing outstanding service to the LGBTQIA+ community
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CHICAGO - Every year, the Rainbow Round Table (RRT) of the 精东传媒 seeks to honor librarians, library related organizations (including libraries, library staff, library boards, library friends), and other individuals or groups (public...