Every other year, APALA hosts a Biennial Convention that brings together hundreds of organizers, workers, allies and young leaders to demonstrate our collective power as an AAPI community. In 2021, we will gather online to engage and elevate our conference theme: Culture Keepers XI the Sankofa Experience: Inspired by Our Past, Igniting Our Future from July 28 - August 1. slides | recording. Email or phone: Password: Forgot account? Accessibility Help. Genevieve West (English) received an award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA). Table of CONTENTS Black Caucus of the American Library Association Founded 1970 The Newsletter of BCALA P.O. Community College of Rhode Island Librarian Ida McGhee of Richmond, RI, recently earned the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) 2021 Library Advocacy Award, given annually to those who demonstrate commitment to advocating for library and information services to African Americans and people of color. Learn More About Us. "Books that appear on this definitive list are written and illustrated by Black authors and artists with a copyright date of 2021. FACRL strives to provide opportunities for professional development and networking while promoting the exchange of ideas and information. In keeping with the conference theme . The awards highlight the diversity of the Black experience and recognize authors and books that provide . NCAAL: Schedule. Library Association at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (LAUNC-CH), Conference Committee, 2020-Present. Description: BCALA invites students to take part in two exciting opportunities—a one-day Virtual Symposium plus a workshop at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference as part of BCALA's Breaking Barriers National Forum series. Recipients of these awards offer outstanding depictions . 2021 VLA Annual Conference: Pass On What You Have Learned October 27-29, 2021 Richmond Marriott, Richmond, VA Hello all! Chicago Dental Society - Midwinter Meeting 2021 February 25-27, 2021 Join us online for the 156th Midwinter Meeting The bright future of dentistry will be on display at the innovative virtual 2021 Midwinter Meeting, Heart of Dentistry, the Chicago Dental Society's 156th annual event, Feb. 25 - 27. Press alt + / to open this menu. Description: BCALA invites students to take part in two exciting opportunities—a one-day Virtual Symposium plus a workshop at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference as part of BCALA's Breaking Barriers National Forum series. This 10th NCAAL commemorates 25 years since our first one held in 1992 in Columbus, Ohio and promises to be our best and most memorable conference yet. Reference Librarian. The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) and School Library Journal proclaim the 2021 Children and Youth Literary Awards winners. BCALA and BibloBoard 2017 e-book Self-Publishing Literary Awards Honor Book Winner for Fiction for Melting the Blues (Gold Fern Press). Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), Membership Committee, 2017-2020 or. The funding will allow up to 50 LIS students, professionals, and educators to come together to find ways to increase BCALA's outreach to emerging librarians. He will serve as president-elect for one year before stepping into his role as president at the close of the 2020 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. My name is Jina DuVernay and I am the Reference Librarian at Alabama State University. LJ. BCALA and GNCRT: June 25, 2021. Mission & Purpose. Conference Dates and Sites www.bcala.org Officers Change June Board of Directors https . Grand Hyatt Atlanta (Buckhead) 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305, USA. Menu. . Founded in 1970, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) is a leading advocate for libraries serving the nation's African-American community. Conferences and Preconferences - American Library Association tip www.ala.org. The cost of a virtual exhibit booth is $500. Brown has held numerous positions with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) including service as treasurer (2016-2018) and service as president (2006-08), treasurer (1992-96) and two terms as an Executive Board member (2001-03, 2014-16). Submitted by Deidra Herring: Tracey Overbey was recently elected to serve on the Executive Board of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) for the 2021-2023 term.. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION OR MEAL PAYMENTS) Beyond the Pandemic: Looking Forward After a Year of Challenges Registration Link* AASL & ISS: June 25, 2021. Eight individuals were honored July 29, 2021, as recipients of Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) awards and honors at the Awards and Honors Ceremony during the National Conference of African American Librarians (NCAAL) held virtually on July 28 - August 1, 2021. Requests to meet with the Committee must be received and confirmed by the Office for Accreditation ( accred@ala.org) at least 45 calendar days before the next meeting. The goal of this project is to ideate and create a national, virtual BCALA student organization. Exhibitor Registration at: We invite you to reserve an exhibit booth at the virtual 11th National Conference of African American Librarians (NCAAL-XI), Wednesday, July 28 - Sunday, August 1, 2021. We are expecting over 500 attendees from academic, public, school, and special libraries. BCALA-CT Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration. The cost of a virtual exhibit booth is $500. This year's conference will be in person with some virtual content. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION OR MEAL PAYMENTS) Established in 1970, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), was formed to serve as an advocate for the development, promotion and improvement of library services and resources to the . Held in conjunction with BCALA's inaugural Children & Young Adult Literary Awards, the workshop comprises the preconference of the 11th . (Deadline for conference registration was August 1. Montgomery, Alabama. . First presented at the Second National Conference of African American Librarians in 1994, the BCALA Literary Awards acknowledge outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction for adult audiences by African American authors. Like BCALA with whom we stand, RAAC seeks to dismantle oppressive systems that continue to deny equal access, equal . NCAAL: Schedule. Grand Hyatt Atlanta (Buckhead) 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305, USA. Posted January 31st, 2022. Produced by School Library Journal (SLJ) and the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), the online workshop, "Build A Racially Equitable Collection," will take place July 27, 2021. Sign Up. Through this contest, the BCALA honors the best self-published eBooks by an African American author in the U.S. in both fiction and poetry genres. Driving Telehealth Equity through Local Libraries & Community Connectivity. Sponsorship. Like BCALA with whom we stand, RAAC seeks to dismantle oppressive systems that continue to deny equal access, equal . 2021 Lifetime Members. This year's winners, chosen by juries of their colleagues and peers, embody the best of the profession's leadership, vision, and service as well as a continued commitment to . Registration for the conference will open by the end of July. Through stories and informational text, these books celebrate the black experience and most importantly the black community." • ACRL Delaware Valley Chapter Vice/President-Elect 2018/2019, President 2019-2020, Past President 2020-2021 o Event Planning Committee, 2020 Fall Conference, o Chair Event Planning Committee, 2020 Spring Virtual Event, Convening Librarians: Creating community and supporting students during COVID-19 o Chair of the Event Planning Committee for . Grand Hyatt Atlanta (Buckhead) 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305, USA (Deadline for conference registration was August 1. Kwanzaa 2021 in Partnership with the #IndianapolisKwanzaaCommittee & #CBLC. As President of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), it is my pleasure to bring you greetings and a heartfelt welcome from the BCALA Officers and Executive Board. Posted on August 23, 2021 by blackshsi Eight individuals were honored July 29, 2021, as recipients of Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) awards and honors at the Awards and Honors Ceremony during the National Conference of African American Librarians (NCAAL) held virtually on July 28 - August 1, 2021. I completed my first year as a librarian in May of 2017. Prior to her time at Scholastic, Deimosa worked at schools and libraries throughout the country as both a high school English teacher and a teen librarian. Sets or multi . This is the inaugural set of awards honoring phenomenal works of fiction and nonfiction by Black authors. Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) recognizes the achievements of more than 200 individuals and institutions with an array of awards. 2021 ALA Midwinter Meeting, January 22-23 (Fri-Sat), Indianapolis, IN Spring Meeting, April 22-23 (Thu-Fri), Chicago, IL ALA Annual Conference, June 25-26 (Fri-Sat), Chicago, IL doi: 10.48448/778f-jq02 Box 174 , New York, NY, 10159-0174 THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION OR MEAL PAYMENTS) Description: BCALA invites students to take part in two exciting opportunities—a one-day Virtual Symposium plus a workshop at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference as part of BCALA's Breaking Barriers National Forum series. The BCALA Library Advocacy Award, recognizing demonstrated, dedicated commitment in support of library and information services to Breaking Barriers National Forum, Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) Symposium & Workshop. She was the 2011-13 president of the North Carolina Library Association and has held . Inspired reading recommendations based on the Black Caucus of the American Library Association's 2021 Best of the Best Reading List. 2021 Lifetime Members. VLA 2020 Conference Information Update. (BCALA), Inc., and in 2007 served on the BCALA ACRL endorses the statement of the Black Caucus of The American Library Association (BCALA), which condemns the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers within the Minneapolis Police Department. ACRL endorses the statement of The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association, which . VLA 2021 Election of Officers: August 3 through September 16 . Independent Schools Section Meeting. 15. Box 174, New York, NY, 10159-0174; Email Address: president@bcala.org Shauntee Burns-Simpson, BCALA President Associate Director School Support & Outreach The NewYork Public Library Nichelle M. Hayes, MPA, MLIS, BCALA Vice-President Leader Center for Black Literature and Culture Indianapolis Public Library Keith B. Jemison, MLIS, NCAAL XI Conference Co-Chair Regional Manager Tulsa . CHICAGO—The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), an affiliate of the American Library Association, presented five awards during its 7th National Conference of African American Librarians, held Aug. 4-8, 2010 in Birmingham, Ala. Deceased African American Librarians, Library Workers, and Library Trustees, June 2019—June 2021. Deimosa serves on the BCALA Literary Awards jury and the GNCRTxBCALA Black Lives Matter Comic Reading List task force, and was a member of the ALA Nominating Committee for the 2021 elections. The Florida Association of College and Research Libraries (FACRL) is the Florida state chapter of the American Library Association's (ALA) division of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). November 10, 2021 • United States. forwarded for review must be published in 2021. As President of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), it is my pleasure to bring you greetings and a heartfelt welcome from the BCALA Officers and Executive Board. BCALA P.O. The goal of this project is to ideate and create a national, virtual BCALA . In response to several requests to elaborate on the Black Caucus of the ALA's (BCALA) decision to cosponsor the upcoming ALA Conference program, "Speaking about the Speaker," BCALA president Jerome Offord, Jr. wrote an open letter to the library community detailing the organization's reasoning. ACRL supports ALA in condemning violence and racism towards Black people and all people of color. For conference updates, you can visit the NCAAL Conference website, look for articles in the BCALA newsletter, and announcements on BCALA listserv and social media platforms. On behalf the BCALA leadership and the NCAAL planning committee it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 10th National Conference of African American Librarians at the Grand Hyatt (Buckhead) in Atlanta, GA. The Black Caucus of the American Library Association serves as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation's African American community; and provides leadership for the recruitment and professional development of African American librarians. Meet the 2021 - 2022 GNCRT Committee volunteers GNCRT / BCALA Collaborative Committee This committee collaborates with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association to develop programs, comics reading lists, and other professional development resources to promote the work of Black creators and storytelling about Black experiences. Box 174, New York, NY, 10159-0174; Email Address: president@bcala.org Shauntee Burns-Simpson, BCALA President Associate Director School Support & Outreach The NewYork Public Library Nichelle M. Hayes, MPA, MLIS, BCALA Vice-President Leader Center for Black Literature and Culture Indianapolis Public Library Keith B. Jemison, MLIS, NCAAL XI Conference Co-Chair Regional Manager Tulsa . Community College of Rhode Island librarian Ida McGhee of Richmond recently won the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) 2021 Library Advocacy Award, presented annually to those who demonstrate their commitment to advocating for library services and d information for African Americans and people of color. Alabama State University. June 17, 2021 at 6:00 -7:30PM EST. Congratulations to Cornucopia of Rhode Island founder Ida D. McGhee, MLS who was awarded the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) Library Advocacy Award at the 11th National Conference of African American Librarians. These awards acknowledge outstanding achievement in . VLA has made the difficult decision not to host a conference this year, in person or online. The BCALA (Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc.) awards will showcase and promote the exemplary works of Black authors and creators who are positively impacting the stories being told to the youth across the country." Debuting in 2021, BCALA will bestow four awards. A one-day, online workshop for teachers and librarians that precedes the 11th National Conference of African American Librarians.Co-produced by School Library Journal and BCALA. September 1, 2021. BCALA P.O. October 13, 2021. See . We are expecting over 500 attendees from academic, public, school, and special libraries. UNC-Chapel Hill University Libraries Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Council, 2021-Present. (BCALA) in condemning violence and racism toward Black people and all people of color, and endorses BCALA's statement condemning increased violence and racism towards Black Americans and people of color. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION OR MEAL PAYMENTS) Davis: Members of BCALA had been excited to host NCAAL in Tulsa—home of the Black Wall Street—while remembering the 1921 Tulsa massacre by the white populace. The goal of this project is to ideate and create a national, virtual BCALA student organization. Join BCALA member faculty for this one-day, how-to workshop, where you'll gain practical ideas for 'waking-up' your book collections to reflect a diversity of voices, and learn to engage with your community and . 6 PM - 9 PM . 27.21. slides | recording. 11th National Conference of African American Librarians. Box 174 , New York, NY, 10159-0174 June 25, 2021. For release on: July 25, 2021. (Deadline for conference registration was August 1. The Black Caucus American Library Association serves as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation's African American community; and provides leadership for the recruitment and professional development of African American librarians. Call us for more info. Posted January 28th, 2022. See more of BCALA - The Black Caucus of the American Library Association on Facebook. Talks with Nikesha Elise Williams, Winner of 2021 BCALA EBook Literary Award in Fiction. lib.alasu.edu. The forum will precede the 11th National Conference for African American Librarians (NCAAL), which is scheduled from August 5-9, 2021 in Tulsa, OK. Sections of this page. Kwanzaa 2021 in Partnership with the Indianapolis Kwanzaa Committee & BCALA & Indianapolis Public Library *The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 01/01/2022 Click for more details and link to watch event each night of Kwanzaa at 6:00pm Stay in touch and get updates through the 2021 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition . Carolina Library Association (SCLA) stands in solidarity with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) in condemning violence and racism towards Black people and all people of color. Through a variety of workshops, plenaries, town halls, we discuss issues . 10 AM - 11 AM 2021 Membership Meeting. This 10th NCAAL commemorates 25 years since our first one held in 1992 in Columbus, Ohio and promises to be our best and most memorable conference yet. After an exhaustive search of virtual platforms, we were unable to find one that provided the experience we wanted our attendees, presenters, volunteers and vendors to have, at a reasonable price. EDI in Action, 10AM-2:30PM. BCALA Member Dorothy L. Guthrie 2021 recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement Rhode Island Library Association Library Champion Award 14. I graduated from the University of Alabama with a Masters in Library and Information Science. BCALA P.O. Registration Link GNCRT. for his dedication to Librarianship in Academic and Children's Services at the BCALA-CT Diversity Conference held at Southern Connecticut State University's Department of Information and Library Sciences on October 29, 2005. Chicago Dental Society - Midwinter Meeting 2021 - SurgiTel best www.surgitel.com. Webinar: Diversity to Inclusion: How to audit your collection & why by Kymberlee Powe, Children /YA Consultant, CT State Library Division of . BCALA P.O. 2020 VLA Annual Conference 2021 ALA Virtual Annual Conference Memorial Resolution Honoring Rita Joyce Williams Jones (June 18, 1948 - January 12, 2020) "I have built a monument more lasting than brass, loftier than the royal structures of the . Exhibitor Registration at: We invite you to reserve an exhibit booth at the virtual 11th National Conference of African American Librarians (NCAAL-XI), Wednesday, July 28 - Sunday, August 1, 2021. July 2, 2021 Chronicle Reporter (Black PR Wire) Suffolk, VA - The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) and BiblioLabs announce the winners of the 2021 Book Award. We wanted to give you an update on the planning for the 2021 conference. Jump to. By iednewsdesk On Apr 19, 2021 Share The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) has announced the winners of the 2021 BCALA Literary Awards, with books published by Penguin Random House imprints and PRHPS client publishers recognized with four awards and one honor. Log In. Community College of Rhode Island librarian Ida McGhee of Richmond recently earned the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) 2021 Library Advocacy Award, given annually to those who demonstrate commitment to advocating for library and information services to African Americans and people of color. Registration Link* AASL: June 25, 2021 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM. The 11th National Conference of African American Librarians (NCAAL) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was postponed until July 2021. Box 174, New York, NY 10159-0174 Website: www.bcala.org Description: BCALA invites students to take part in two exciting opportunities—a one-day Virtual Symposium plus a workshop at the 2022 ALA Annual Conference as part of BCALA's Breaking Barriers National Forum series. The Equality Award, sponsored by Rowman & Littlefield, is awarded annually, in recognition of achievement for outstanding contribution toward promoting equality in the library profession, either by a sustained contribution or a single . The award celebrates extraordinary achievement in the presentation of the cultural . Dr. Spencer G. Shaw gives a speech after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Create new account. The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) will present the program "Racial Justice in Librarianship," moderated by Nichelle M. Hayes, BCALA vice-president, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central on Saturday, June 26. . Black Caucus American Library Association offers opportunities to members to improve professions, libraries, and library services. Black Caucus of ALA: Accepting Applications for Symposium & Workshop. Ms. McGhee currently resides in Washington, DC where she works in education. 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM. The Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC) was the unanimous choice of the award jury to receive the 2021 American Library Association (ALA) Equality Award. Webinar: CT BookMobiles on the Move 5. Facebook. Grand Hyatt Atlanta (Buckhead) 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305, USA (Deadline for conference registration was August 1. Here's a key excerpt from the letter: "As our governance structure permits, a proposal . Thurs. The 2021 Convention will be virtual - please check APALAconvention.org to RSVP! . What past conferences have been memorable, and why? The NCAAL XI website is the place to start planning your conference experience. PLA at 2021 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Virtual June 23-29, 2021 While we are sad to not be able to be together with our members and colleagues in person, PLA is excited to offer over a dozen programs, discussions, and news you can use at this year's ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Virtual.
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