Call for proposals deadline for #JCLC2022 has been extended to April 3! Share your successes, opportunities, and challenges on pressing issues affecting both libraries and communities of color
jclcinc.org/conference/2022/proposals
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Native American Panel Discussion: Importance of Representation & Accurate Dissemination
WBLS American Indian Education Program
Inquiries: Baswewe at sheri.gayle @isd624.org
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Reminder: CORI Leadership Position Nominations
Are you interested in leadership and supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion?
Cornucopia of Rhode Island is looking for volunteers for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, and Webmaster for the 2022-2023 term.
As a leader in CORI you'll get to support Rhode Island's library community of color, build your connections, and contribute to the professional growth of you and your colleagues.
Volunteering with CORI is a special opportunity. Learn more about the positions below.
Chair:
Presides over CORI meetings
Sets the agenda for each meeting/year
Serves as the main contact person (spokesperson) for the
organization
Serves on the RILA Board
Vice Chair:
Presides over meetings in President’s absence
Assumes the President’s role and responsibilities when the
president is unable to finish his or her term
Responsible for planning programming
Webmaster:
Manages the blog and social media pages
This is a wonderful and rewarding opportunity to engage with fellow librarians and information professionals and support Rhode Island's library community of color.
If you are interested or would like to nominate someone, please submit this form by March 15th.
Please email cori@rilibraries.org with any questions.
Middle Eastern & North African Voices Writing Program
Tuesdays & Thurdays
April 19th - July 28th
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Early Career Writers of MENA (Middle Eastern/ North African) descent ages 16+ can apply to take part in a FREE virtual creative writing workshop and publication project at the West Warwick public library.
Applications are open until April 10, 2022
ALA Announces $7 Million in Grants to Support Accessibility
The American Library Association (ALA) announced today that its Libraries Transforming Communities project will offer more than $7 million in grants to small and rural libraries to increase the accessibility of facilities, services, and programs to better serve people with disabilities.
Here's the link for the full statement below:
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/ala-announces-7-million-in-grants-to-support-accessibility/?fbclid=IwAR3Eq26G5Nh5NoilNWbgwr49GxIsw4ZWzzq5KDEU_GpAb8GVH2jDgUU0HQU
2022 Access for All Abilities Mini Grant Opportunity
The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College is soliciting applications from local businesses and organizations for the 2022 Access for All Abilities Mini Grant cycle.
The Sherlock Center will award grants with the purpose of increasing access for people with disabilities to social, leisure, recreational, and cultural activities. Non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, and city and town government agencies in Rhode Island, or primarily serving Rhode Island communities, are encouraged to apply.
Three (3) grants will be awarded. Businesses and organizations may apply for up to $5,000. The Sherlock Center reserves the right to award additional grants as funds permit.
The submission deadline is Friday, March 25, 2022
ALA Stands with Ukrainian Library Community
On March 1, the American Library Association (ALA) released a statement in support of the Ukrainian library community.
Click on the link below for the full statement:
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/ala-stands-with-ukrainian-library-community/?fbclid=IwAR1u0sRxmi3Os8Psxb9xpl2afpLrb8XS_V6D1dHyVp2nJ9ywBlrD-hg2q3I
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