Cornucopia of Rhode Island, A Section of the Rhode Island Library Association: December 2023

Monday, December 4, 2023

Donna Louise Gilton has passed

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of CORI co-founder Donna Louise Gilton this week. We would like to share with you her obituary, and details for funeral services. Donna's dedication to her community, and advocacy for librarians of color will not be forgotten.

https://www.averystortifuneralhome.com/obituaries/Donna-Louise-Gilton?obId=30020884 [averystortifuneralhome.com]

About Us

THE MISSION of Cornucopia of Rhode Island is to serve the library community of color.

OUR OBJECTIVES are to promote library services to people of color within Rhode Island and the development of librarians and library staff of color. These objectives will be met by:

1. providing a forum that encourages the exhange of ideas and the discussion of issues, problems and concerns of librarians and library staff of color;

2. mentoring librarians and library staff of color and encouraging librarianship as a profession to people of color;

3. promoting the development and delivery of multi-cultural collections, services and programs;

4. fostering outreach into the community across cultures and languages;

5. promoting professional and educational activities;

6. engaging in charitable and social activities; and

7. collaborating with other organizations to achieve similar goals.

Friday, December 8, 2023

CALA Northeast Chapter Webinar

ALA Spectrum Scholarship Recruitment

Monday, December 4, 2023

Donna Louise Gilton has passed

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