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Descriptor News / Fall 2016 ALA Conference

Reflections and ALA Updates from Chapter Councilor and iSchool Instructor Patty Wong

As one can imagine, the tenor of the conference was both somber in light of the recent shootings at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, but hopeful in terms of the future and the roles we can and should take part in providing a better world for our communities. The victims and the families were acknowledged in a memorial tribute. One…

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September 6, 2016
Descriptor News / Fall 2016 ALA Conference

The ALA Spectrum Leadership Institue Opens Doors and Guides Paths–By Clara Asuncion

When I first received the phone call from Gwendolyn Prellwitz of the American Library Association Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services about my Spectrum scholarship, I was so excited I want to jump and shout. Working in a quiet office doesn't lend itself to doing that, even if you're locked in the supply room, so I settled with many…

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September 6, 2016
Descriptor News / Fall 2016 ALA Conference

ALA Orlando Highlights– by ALASC Chair Tiana Trutna

This year in Orlando was my first experience with the ALA Annual conference and as I reflect upon it, I came away proud to be pursuing the library profession. 
What made me proud was the intentional attention to increasing diversity, and all the efforts of inclusion. There was a blood drive and a vigil in response to the Pulse nightclub…

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September 6, 2016
Read more about the article ALA Diversity and Panel Discussions
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ALA Diversity and Panel Discussions

Hello everyone, This past week we had hosted two great discussions.  If you missed them, don't worry the links below are to the recordings.   Thank you to Jody Gray and members of the iSchool Student Groups for speaking with us. Listen here for a discussion with Jody Gray, the Director for ALA's Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services. Listen…

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February 14, 2016
Read more about the article Mark your Calendars– Upcoming ALASC Events in February
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Mark your Calendars– Upcoming ALASC Events in February

Please join the ALASC for a discussion on February 10 @ 6pm PST with Jody Gray, the Director for ALA's Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services. Ms. Gray will share what the ALA is doing to encourage and ensure diversity in information professions and information spaces and what you can do to take part. Login here: bit.ly/1O23wUb This session will…

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January 29, 2016
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