During Black History Month and throughout the year, reflect on more than 400 years of
Black history and heritage in national parks and communities across the country. Find special places,
historic moments, and personal journeys that contribute to conservations about Black representation,
identity, and diversity in our nation's history and today.
Learn more by visiting the link below:
Children’s librarians are experts in supporting K-12 learning and work side by side with schools to support youth and families. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, however, school partners are now challenged by lack of staffing, resources, time, and attention. What can your library do to support educators more effectively locally and state-wide? Dakota County Library’s Youth Services Manager Renee Grassi will share strategies and ideas you can utilize to help advocate for K-12 learning resources to school librarians, teachers and other educational professionals to more equitably serve youth and families in your communities.
Mar 4, 2021 12:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
To register click on link below:
https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qtN1haoVS5Kkg-XfsDL97g?fbclid=IwAR0pxV65sHQkYtM0oNtnbdiAF7k96rOGXxzLNnLZlm-NzIxiawaTkDaQ5vw
CHICAGO — Upon assuming the role of executive director of the American Library Association (ALA) last year, Tracie D. Hall prioritized the association's strategic focus on digital and information access; equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries and the LIS workforce; and the preservation of library services. As a 1998 recipient of the Spectrum Scholarship and former director of ALA's Office for Diversity, Hall immediately went to work in her leadership role, confronting racism and focusing on action. Last June, she issued a strong challenge for our nation’s librarians, library professionals, and library supporters, calling for the rapid diversification of the LIS field, universal digital access, and a deeper financial commitment to libraries.
Responding to this call, an anonymous funder recently granted $170,000 to ALA's Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) to provide an additional 20 scholarships as part of the 2020-2021 Spectrum Cohort.
See link below to learn more:
http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2021/01/twenty-additional-2020-2021-spectrum-scholarships-funded-anonymous-donor?fbclid=IwAR2yYQQAzVyJhrcI-lVO-85ddw-_OdAIw6mhRtmuEsmwbfoly7H5fAdW5Bg
