CORI Annual Summer Outing 2022
Join us on August 20th for a day of fun in the sun at the CORI Annual Picnic. RSVP to CORI@RILibraries.org for the address by August 6th.
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
ALA Annual Conference 2022 Diversity and Inclusion
If you are attending the ALA Conference this year, don't miss out on all of the diversity programming events. Have a great time! Follow the link below for more information.
https://2022.alaannual.org/equity-diversity-and-inclusion
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
"Future of Libraries" A Panel Discussion
"Future of Libraries" A Panel Discussion
Monday, November 4, 2019
at the Cranston Public Library
Monday, November 4, 2019
at the Cranston Public Library
Our very own Maria Cotto, Bilingual Children's Librarian from the Pawtucket Public Library participated in the panel, briefly discussing the importance of library services to the Latino population and
services to children & teens on the autism spectrum disorder.
Big thank you to Senator Jack Reed and Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian, Library of Congress for
leading such a great discussion and Karen Mellor, Chief of Libraries
(OLIS) for putting this panel together. Yay!! 😃👍
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| Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian; Library of Congress and Denise Dowdell, Dr. Donna Gilton and Ida D McGhee founders of Cornucopia of Rhode Island |
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| Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian; Library of Congress & Dr. Donna Gilton |
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| Maria Cotto, Senator Jack Reed, Denise Dowdell & Ida D. McGhee |
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| Future of Libraries panel... |
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| Senator Jack Reed & Maria Cotto doing her speech. |
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Conversations About Race
Saturday, June 8, 2019 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Rochambeau Library - Community Room
708 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Join others in the first of a series of meaningful conversations about
race, white privilege and power, and the defensiveness and divisions
that have become part of the fabric of American society. The goal is to
increase understanding, at a personal level, of the impacts that race
has on each of our lives, for both white people and people of color.
Free event. Contact Information Lee at lteverow@provcomlib.org
Free event. Contact Information Lee at lteverow@provcomlib.org
Monday, August 6, 2018
2018 CORI’s End of the Summer Picnic & Short Business Meeting
You're Invited 
A Section of the Rhode Island Library Association
Vice President Julie Cerrito
Cordially Invites You to Her Home
CORI’s End of the Summer Picnic & Short Business Meeting
Sunday, August 26, 2018 – 1:00 PM
206 Sauga Avenue in North Kingstown
Please call Julie if you need directions--401-699-2345
Bring your favorite covered dish and/or beverage “whatever strikes you”. Don’t forget your swimsuit, towel, hat, and lawn chair. Family members and friends are also welcomed.
Cordially Invites You to Her Home
CORI’s End of the Summer Picnic & Short Business Meeting
Sunday, August 26, 2018 – 1:00 PM
206 Sauga Avenue in North Kingstown
Please call Julie if you need directions--401-699-2345
Bring your favorite covered dish and/or beverage “whatever strikes you”. Don’t forget your swimsuit, towel, hat, and lawn chair. Family members and friends are also welcomed.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Cultural Literacy and Diversity Training for Librarians
Cultural Literacy and Diversity Training for Librarians
Date and Time: August 7, 2018, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
Date and Time: August 7, 2018, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
Fee: $149.00
The editors of School Library Journal present a one-day workshop on Cultural Literacy and Diversity Training for Librarians. This immersive, interactive day of learning will focus on evaluation of books and media, collection development practices, readers’ advisory, and book marketing and promotion. Attendees will come away with an understanding of key concepts such as white privilege, implicit bias, and intersectionality. Librarians will learn how to recognize offensive stereotypes, tropes, and microaggressions within media and how to assess for authenticity and appropriation. Participants will learn how to perform a diversity audit on existing collections and how to craft selection policies and guidelines that set benchmarks for diversity and inclusion. Instructors will include Anastasia Collins, a Simmons College liaison librarian; Mahnaz Dar, SLJ reference and professional reading editor; Shelley Diaz, SLJ reviews manager; and Kiera Parrott, reviews director at Library Journal and School Library Journal.
Primary audience: school librarians; public youth services librarians; educators
Key skills/competencies that will be addressed:
Understanding of key diversity and cultural literacy concepts such as white privilege, implicit bias, stereotypes and tropes, microaggressions, cultural appropriation, and intersectionality.
Ability to recognize common problematic elements in text and art.
Ability to assess the diversity and inclusiveness of current collection development, RA, and promotional practices.
Tools, tips, and advice on how to better diversify collections and displays and how to advocate for inclusive books.
Program and speaker biographies
Register
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slj-leadership-basecamp-divers…
Questions? Contact sljevents@mediasourceinc.com
The editors of School Library Journal present a one-day workshop on Cultural Literacy and Diversity Training for Librarians. This immersive, interactive day of learning will focus on evaluation of books and media, collection development practices, readers’ advisory, and book marketing and promotion. Attendees will come away with an understanding of key concepts such as white privilege, implicit bias, and intersectionality. Librarians will learn how to recognize offensive stereotypes, tropes, and microaggressions within media and how to assess for authenticity and appropriation. Participants will learn how to perform a diversity audit on existing collections and how to craft selection policies and guidelines that set benchmarks for diversity and inclusion. Instructors will include Anastasia Collins, a Simmons College liaison librarian; Mahnaz Dar, SLJ reference and professional reading editor; Shelley Diaz, SLJ reviews manager; and Kiera Parrott, reviews director at Library Journal and School Library Journal.
Primary audience: school librarians; public youth services librarians; educators
Key skills/competencies that will be addressed:
Understanding of key diversity and cultural literacy concepts such as white privilege, implicit bias, stereotypes and tropes, microaggressions, cultural appropriation, and intersectionality.
Ability to recognize common problematic elements in text and art.
Ability to assess the diversity and inclusiveness of current collection development, RA, and promotional practices.
Tools, tips, and advice on how to better diversify collections and displays and how to advocate for inclusive books.
Program and speaker biographies
Register
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slj-leadership-basecamp-divers…
Questions? Contact sljevents@mediasourceinc.com
Monday, July 17, 2017
2017 Annual Summer Picnic & Gathering
2017 Annual Summer Picnic & Gathering
Saturday - August 19th - 1:00 PM
In case of rain, Sunday, August 20th, 1:00 PM
In case of rain, Sunday, August 20th, 1:00 PM
It’s a potluck hosted by Juliann Cerrito.
Bring your favorite covered dish, beverages, etc.
Oh yes! Bring the sunscreen, a chair, swimsuit, beach towel,
hat, & bug spray, etc.
206 Sauga Avenue in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Lost, call Julie at 401-699-2345
Bring your favorite covered dish, beverages, etc.
Oh yes! Bring the sunscreen, a chair, swimsuit, beach towel,
hat, & bug spray, etc.
206 Sauga Avenue in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Lost, call Julie at 401-699-2345
Saturday, June 24, 2017
NELA 2017 Diversity Summit
Hadley Farms Meeting House
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
41 Russell St, Rt. 9, (in the Hampton Village Barn Shops)
Hadley, MA 01035
Speakers & Programs
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
41 Russell St, Rt. 9, (in the Hampton Village Barn Shops)
Hadley, MA 01035
Speakers & Programs
Congratulations to Ida D. McGhee (CORI Founder) and Loida Garcia-Febo both presenter.
~Loida Garcia-Febo - 21st Century Libraries Are For Everyone: Serving the needs of our most vulnerable community members
~Promoting Diversity in Library Careers-- How to strengthen & support the pipeline of future diverse librarians - Em Claire Knowles, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science & Ida D. McGhee, Co-Founder of Cornucopia of Rhode Island: A Library Community of Color
http://nelib.org/nela-2017-diversity-summit/
~Loida Garcia-Febo - 21st Century Libraries Are For Everyone: Serving the needs of our most vulnerable community members
~Promoting Diversity in Library Careers-- How to strengthen & support the pipeline of future diverse librarians - Em Claire Knowles, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science & Ida D. McGhee, Co-Founder of Cornucopia of Rhode Island: A Library Community of Color
http://nelib.org/nela-2017-diversity-summit/
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Save
the Date
Cornucopia of Rhode Island
10th Anniversary Celebration: An Evening of
Memories
Thursday, September 15, 2016, 6:00 PM
Community
College of Rhode Island, Warwick Campus, Room 1130 - Conference Room A
400
East Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island 02886
Join
CORI for an engaging anniversary and network celebration featuring Karen
Mellor, Chief of Library Services, State of Rhode Island and ending with a
sweet conclusion.
We will also celebrate the recent retirements of two CORI
members:
Andrew
P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako) Director-Emeritus,
Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center, Queens Library Corona,
New York
Dr. Cheryl
A. McCarthy, Professor EmeritaUniversity
of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
Questions,
contact Julie jcerr@uri.edu Or Ida D. McGhee
imcghee2003@yahoo.com
Friday, September 7, 2012
Cornucopia of Rhode Island 2012 Fall Annual Conference (FREE)
MaryElizabeth Berry, President
cornucopiaofri.blogspot.com
What About Our Students? A Community Conversation Cornucopia of Rhode Island Annual Fall Conference
Please join us for an insightful and exciting discussion of what is happening in our schools and colleges and how can libraries and librarians address the needs of our student in today's economic, political environment and social media movement.
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 8:45 A.M. – 12:00 Noon Registration & Continental Breakfast - 8:00 A.M. – Networking Opportunities
Community College of Rhode Island, Knight Campus, Room 1134, 400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI
Closing Session & Keynote Speaker: Barbara K. Stripling 2013 President-elect, American Library Association; Assistant Professor of Practice at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York
Opening Remarks: Susan D. Ballard President, American Association of School Librarians; Co-Chair; ALA Presidential Task Force on School Libraries
Greetings: Howard Boksenbaum, Chief Library Officer, Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), State of RI
Moderator: Maria Cotto, Children’s Librarian, Providence Community Library, Knight Memorial Branch
Panelist
Brenda M. Andrade, Professor; Reference Librarian/ Coordinator, Library Instruction Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick Campus
Stefanie Blankenship, Youth Services Librarian Cranston Public Library, Auburn Branch
Robert W. Britto-Oliveira, Academic Advisor for Returning Students Talent Development (TD) Program University of Rhode Island
Aaron Coutu, Assistant Director/Tech Coordinator Cumberland Public Library
Andrew P. Jackson, (Sekou Molefi Baako) Executive Director - Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center-Queens Library, Corona, NY
Dr. Cheryl A. McCarthy, Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies University of Rhode Island
Keith Oliveira, Board President, Providence School Board Providence Public Schools
Alvin T. Riley, Jr., Director Proactive Learning Assistance Network, Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA; Pastor, Mt. Zion AME, Newport, RI
Directions: http://ccri.edu/about/campuses.html#KnightCampus Registration is free and open to the public. So that we have enough coffee please RSVP by 10/19/12. RSVP: Ida D. McGhee, MLS imcghee2003@yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Cornucopia of Rhode Island 2012 Annual Fall Mini-Conference
SAVE-THE-DATE
Cornucopia of Rhode Island
2012Annual Fall Mini Conference
Cornucopia of Rhode Island
2012Annual Fall Mini Conference
What About Our Students? A Community Conversation
When: Friday, November 2, 2012
Where: Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 8:00 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
Where: Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 8:00 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM Opening Remarks
Saturday, May 5, 2012
CORI members to present at RILA Annual Conference 2012
From Hatch to Dispatch: Library Pro-gramming from Cradle to Grave
The author of the forthcoming book, Lifelong Learning in the Public Library, discusses how public librarians can creatively promote information literacy through a variety of programs for people of all ages.
Donna L. Gilton, Professor, University of Rhode Island
Presented by Cornucopia of Rhode Island: Serving the Library Community of Color
Thursday, May 31st at Bryant University, Smithfield, RI 3:15-4:15 p.m
Poster Session:
Changing Life Demographic: How to improve library and information services for the Spanish speakers and people of Hispanic/Latino Origin and the library community of color.
Maria Cotto, Providence Community Library (CORI blogger)
Friday, June 1st 1:15-2:00 p.m.
For more information visit: http://rilibraries.org/annual-conference
RILA Conference 2012
Just a Reminder: The 2012 Rhode Island Library Association Annual Conference, "RI Libraries: Enriching Individuals, Strengthening Communities," will be held on Thursday, May 31st and Friday June 1st, 2012 at Bryant University, Smithfield, RI.
For more information visit: http://www.rilibraries.org/annual-conference
For more information visit: http://www.rilibraries.org/annual-conference
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Cornucopia of Rhode Island: Annual Mini-Conference 2010
Cornucopia of Rhode Island: A Library Community of Color
MaryElizabeth Berry, President
Annual Mini Conference 2010
Diversity: Meeting the Needs of the Rhode Island Hispanic Community
Saturday- November 13, 2010 - 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Registration & Coffee 9:30 A.M.
Knight Memorial Library
275 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02907
401-467-2625
This year Cornucopia’s mini conference highlights the Rhode Island Hispanic community. Based on the 2010 United States census, Hispanics will have a profound effect on the state of Rhode Island. Are libraries ready to meet the challenges and needs of our new communities?
Keynote Speakers:
María Méndez García, Librarian, International Charter School, Pawtucket, RI
Ms. Méndez García, will discuss Hispanic Children's Literature (purchasing, significant booklists, resources, etc.) and share her expertise of working with the Hispanic community and meeting the needs of the children and their non-English speaking parents.
Eugene Jeffers, Adult Programming Information & Community Relations Librarian, Pawtucket, RI
Mr. Jeffers will be sharing a strategic plan that was implemented at the Pawtucket Public Library and discuss how the library reached out and met the needs of the Hispanic community within their area.
Suggestion for Lunch:
El Tapatio
355 Atwood Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 944-2212
RSVP by November 5, 2010: Ida D. McGhee imcghee2003@yahoo.com
Monday, April 26, 2010
A Joint Luncheon Meeting
Cornucopia of Rhode Island
Invites You
A Joint Luncheon Meeting
With
BCALA – The Connecticut Chapter
Cornucopia of Rhode Island
Massachusetts Black Librarians Network
A time to get together for a meet & greet as well as share and exchange ideas.
At the
Jamestown Philomenian Library
26 North Road, Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835
Invites You
A Joint Luncheon Meeting
With
BCALA – The Connecticut Chapter
Cornucopia of Rhode Island
Massachusetts Black Librarians Network
A time to get together for a meet & greet as well as share and exchange ideas.
At the
Jamestown Philomenian Library
26 North Road, Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835
(401) 423-7280
Saturday May 22, 2010
11:00 - 3:00 pm
Coffee, Juice & Pastries 11:00
Introductions 11:30
Meeting 12:00
Lunch 1:00
Please RSVP:
So that we can have an accurate count for lunch, please RSVP by Tuesday, May 18th with your favorable reply to Ida D. McGhee at imcghee2003@yahoo.com.
Directions: http://www.jamestownri.com/library/directions.htm
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Cornucopia of Rhode: Annual Mini-Conference 2009
Annual Mini Conference: The Cape Verdean Community
Friday, November 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Registration & Coffee - 9:00 a.m. Program – 9:30 a.m.
Rhode Island College, James P. Adams Library, Charles Fortes Room, 4th floor
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908-1991
Directions: http://www.ric.edu/aboutRIC/directions.php
This year Cornucopia’s mini conference highlights the Cape Verdean community. Participants will visit Rhode Island College’s special collection of books, documents, and artifacts on the Cape Verde Islands and its American connection and will learn about the history of Cape Verdeans in Rhode Island. A discussion will follow on the development of an ethnic collection.
Featuring Keynote Speakers:
Marlene Lopes, Head, Special Collections, Associate Professor, RIC College
Yvonne Smart, Education Coordinator, Cape Verdean Museum, East Providence
Suggestion for Lunch:
Rosinha's International Restaurant (in the Hope Artiste Village)
999 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Registration is free but space is limited.
RSVP by October 28, 2009
Contact Ida D. McGhee imcghee2003@yahoo.com
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Join CORI members for a private tour of
The Cape Verdean Museum
1003 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, Rhode Island
Saturday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, November 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Registration & Coffee - 9:00 a.m. Program – 9:30 a.m.
Rhode Island College, James P. Adams Library, Charles Fortes Room, 4th floor
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908-1991
Directions: http://www.ric.edu/aboutRIC/directions.php
This year Cornucopia’s mini conference highlights the Cape Verdean community. Participants will visit Rhode Island College’s special collection of books, documents, and artifacts on the Cape Verde Islands and its American connection and will learn about the history of Cape Verdeans in Rhode Island. A discussion will follow on the development of an ethnic collection.
Featuring Keynote Speakers:
Marlene Lopes, Head, Special Collections, Associate Professor, RIC College
Yvonne Smart, Education Coordinator, Cape Verdean Museum, East Providence
Suggestion for Lunch:
Rosinha's International Restaurant (in the Hope Artiste Village)
999 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Registration is free but space is limited.
RSVP by October 28, 2009
Contact Ida D. McGhee imcghee2003@yahoo.com
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Join CORI members for a private tour of
The Cape Verdean Museum
1003 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, Rhode Island
Saturday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m.
Cornucopia of RI Social Event
Cornucopia of Rhode Island: Serving the Library Community of Color
President Mary Elizabeth Berry Cordially Invite You To
CORI’s End of Summer Potluck Social
in Jamestown, Rhode Island
Saturday - September 26th – 11:00 am-3:00 pm (short business meeting @ 1:00 pm)
Bring your favorite covered dish and/or beverage “whatever strikes you”. Mary Elizabeth will provide the salads. A grill will be available. Don’t forget your swimsuit and lawn chair. Family members and friends are also welcomed.
Hope to see you there!
President Mary Elizabeth Berry Cordially Invite You To
CORI’s End of Summer Potluck Social
in Jamestown, Rhode Island
Saturday - September 26th – 11:00 am-3:00 pm (short business meeting @ 1:00 pm)
Bring your favorite covered dish and/or beverage “whatever strikes you”. Mary Elizabeth will provide the salads. A grill will be available. Don’t forget your swimsuit and lawn chair. Family members and friends are also welcomed.
Hope to see you there!
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