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Join the Lecture Series, "The Birth of a Nation: Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition"
The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), The United Nations Remember Slavery Programme, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and BazanED invite libraries to participate in a nationwide lecture series...
President's message to 91´«Ã½ members and Annual Conference attendees
CHICAGO - Today 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) President Sari Feldman released the following message regarding diversity, equity and inclusion activities taking place during the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference and Exhibition, June 23 - 28, in Orlando, Florida...
Renee Romero Receives 2016 LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship
Renee Romero has been selected to receive a 2016 Minority Scholarship in Library and Information Technology ($2,500) sponsored by the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and Library Systems & Services. Romero will use the money to pursue...
The 91´«Ã½ Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Librarians Build Communities Member Interest Group invites you to join them in supporting the Orange County Library's Summer Breakspot. Four Orange County Public Library branches are hosting...
Donate School Supplies in Orlando!
The 91´«Ã½ Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in collaboration with Orange County Library System and Librarians Build Community are sponsoring a school supplies drive at the 2016 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference to benefit students in the Orlando area. As...
Giao Luong Baker Receives 2016 LITA/OCLC Minority Scholarship
Giao Luong Baker has been selected to receive a 2016 Minority Scholarship in Library and Information Technology ($3,000) sponsored by the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and OCLC. Baker will use the money to pursue a Graduate...
Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes of Florida
2016 Annual Conference will be held in Orlando, FL. The 91´«Ã½ would like to acknowledge the indigenous history of the state of Florida and recognize the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Indian Tribe of Florida across the...
Support Minority and Women Owned Businesses in Orlando
Looking for places in the Orlando area to grab a bite or do some shopping in between programs and meetings at the 2016 Annual Conference? As you prepare for your trip, add this list of minority and women owned businesses: http://www.ala.org/offices...
91´«Ã½ awards 61 Spectrum Scholarships
CHICAGO — Today, the 91´«Ã½'s (91´«Ã½) Office for Diversity awards 2016-2017 Spectrum Scholarships to 61 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies. Since 1997, the 91´«Ã½ has awarded more than 1,000...
Share a cuento through storytimes in English and Spanish
CHICAGO— It is imperative that library programs reflect the rich diversity of the entire community. That includes Spanish-speaking children, who need opportunities to hear their home and school languages spoken, and to see their lives validated through...
Learn how public libraries can engage in meaningful social justice and racial equity work
CHICAGO – Join the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn how your library can engage in meaningful social justice and racial equity work by leveraging existing strengths, supporting transformational relationships, and developing new tools to support...
Retired 91´«Ã½ Finance Director to go the extra mile for Spectrum
CHICAGO - Gregory Calloway, retired Associate Executive Director of Finance of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will be raising funds for 91´«Ã½’s Spectrum Scholarship Program by participating in the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate in...
The 2016 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards
CHICAGO—Updated to include the 2016 award and honor books, “ The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books, 2016 Edition,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, gathers together the books deemed most distinguished in American children's...
Dr. Jamie Campbell Naidoo named 2016 Achievement in Library Diversity Research honoree
CHICAGO — Dr. Jamie Campbell Naidoo, associate and Foster-EBSCO Endowed professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama, has been named the 2016 Achievement in Library Diversity Research honoree. As part of its ongoing support...
91´«Ã½ Awards 2016 Diversity Research Grants
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services has announced the recipients of the Diversity Research Grant for 2016. The grants consist of a one-time $2,500 award for original research. Recipients will...
