Join APALA at ALA Annual 2024 in San Diego!
Check out the APALA Guide to San Diego and join us at some or all of our exciting events at ALAAC24 in San Diego!
APALA Local Arrangements Friday Tour
The Mingei International Museum has a rich history and commitment to furthering the understanding of art of the people (mingei) from all eras and cultures. Objects in the Collection reflect a joy in making, by hand, useful objects of timeless beauty that are satisfying to the human spirit.
This docent-led tour will include the Mingei Museum Library in addition to current collections and a look at some of the architectural features of the newly renovated museum. Special exhibits on display include:
- La Frontera – a contemporary jewelry exhibition exploring cross border identities
- Cups to Connection – Global Gestures of Hospitality
- Threaded Journeys – The work of Shirin Towfiq
Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
Time: Meet at the Mingei at 10:45 AM. Tour begins at 11 a.m. and will end between 12PM – 12:30PM.
Location: Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park. 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10. The cost of a ticket includes admission to the Mingei Museum and an Uber voucher to cover transportation to the museum.
Registration: Registration is required and limited to APALA Members. Due to limited capacity, registration is limited to 30 individuals. This event is sold out.
Lunch: Choose your own lunch adventure! Balboa Park offers several options for lunch:
- Grab a pastry or sandwich at Craft Cafe and picnic in the park (gluten-free and vegan options available).
- Try local brews in the Sculpture Garden and enjoy a heartier meal at Panama 66 (gluten-free and vegan options available).
- Go off the beaten path with soul food at the Worldbeat Cultural Center (all vegan options).
- View a complete list of food options in Balboa Park.
APALA President’s Program
Nakikita: The Rise of Filipino Creatives in Literature and Beyond
In Tagalog, “nakikita” means “seen.” Filipino representation in media has been an upward battle. However, Filipino creatives are now more and more at the forefront of major projects across genres and platforms, such as music, literature, and the big and silver screens. This panel discussion will focus on how Filipinos are breaking barriers with skill, passion, and pride.
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 26 A B
Moderator: Jaena Rae Cabrera
Panelists: Maritess Zurbano, Rachell R. Abalos, Dr. DJ Kuttin Kandi Tan, Randy Ribay, Mae Respicio
AMPLIFY! Read Up, Speak Out!
Come see author Dion Lim in conversation with fellow panelists Dr. Seema Yasmin, the Emmy-award-winning journalist and author; Jaena Rae Cabrera, current President of the Asian Pacific Amerian Librarian Association; and Third State Books co-founders Stephanie Lim and Charles Kim on the Diversity Stage.
The panel will address how stereotypes can lead to real-life violence, and how readers and librarians can help fight back.
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Time: 1:30PM
More information on Third State Books’ website. See your conference schedule for exact location.
APALA Literature Awards Banquet
Join us at the San Diego Public Library Central Branch to Honor the 2024 Asian Pacific American Literature Awards Winners!
Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Time: Check in will begin at 5:30 PM. The event will conclude at 9:00 PM
Full details, including venue and registration information can be found here.
APALA Membership Meeting
The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association membership meeting is an informal social for APALA members to gather and network. APALA members will have the opportunity to socialize and discuss issues pertaining to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander librarianship. It is also open to those interested in APALA membership.
Date: Sunday June 30, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Location: Marriott Marquis, Coronado Room
Moderators: Jaena Rae Cabrera, Cynthia Mari Orozco
Accessing Palestine: Awareness, Education, and Advocacy in Library Spaces
This event will consist of a panel discussion with representatives from the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association, and Librarians and Archivists with Palestine, in dialogue with Asian American social justice educator Shengxiao ‘Sole’ Yu. Informed by our historical understanding, professional ethics, and social justice lens as librarians of color and librarians working closely with communities of color, we will collectively discuss ways to foster awareness and dialogue around the issue of Palestine. We will examine how Palestine constitutes a key equity, diversity, and inclusion issue that libraries have an ethical responsibility to address. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how Palestine constitutes a key equity, diversity, and inclusion issue that libraries have an ethical responsibility to address. Presenters will share ideas around library activities such as information literacy instruction, collections, professional development, and public programming that people can bring back to their institution. This event is co-sponsored by the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT).
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 28 A B C
Moderator: Jaena Rae Cabrera
Paddling the Canoe Together: Three Pacific Island Librarians Share Ways to Serve Indigenous Communities
Over the last decade, librarians and publishers have prioritized diverse literature and programming; with concrete examples including the PEN America Emerging Voices Fellowship, We Need Diverse Books, and the Lee and Low Diversity Baseline Survey. However, Indigenous Pacific Islanders are seldom centred in these efforts, despite being underrecognized in these professions. The 2017 ALA Demographic Study identified 0.2% of ALA members as “Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander”; likewise, in 2021, Penguin Random House reported that less than 1% of its content was created by Pacific Island writers and illustrators. If library workers cannot source Pacific Island literature, they risk signaling that libraries are not places that welcome Pacific Islanders. This is exacerbated when displays, events programming, and reading lists for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month routinely exclude Pacific Island representation – a painful erasure in what should be a time of celebration and pride.
It is clear that library workers have an opportunity to be active and informed allies for the Oceanic communities they serve, and the Pacific Island library workers within our profession. Join three Pacific Island librarians for a frank discussion of how to create relevant and authentic library experiences that reflect the needs of our contemporary Pasifika communities. We will showcase a range of Indigenous publishers, networks, and events; and highlight community-created resources such as the new Pacific Islanders in Publishing Database. Attendees will leave with a more nuanced understanding of authentic literature, as well as tips on how to support emerging presses and creatives through your library.
Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30 p.m. Pacific
Presenters:
Nicola Andrews (she/her/hers)
Open Education Librarian
University of San Francisco
Steve Shaw (he/him/his)
Children’s Librarian
Oakland Public Library
Neil Poʻokela Ordinario (ʻo ia/he/they/hammah)
Library Technology Coordinator
San Jose State University