On June 1st, 2024, 15 the northeast chapters of APALA, CALA and other BIPOC library staff participated in a half-day outing to Manhattan’s Chinatown. The…
Author: Silvia Lew
The 12th International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum was held in Hawai’i November 27-30, 2023. The conference theme of “Ea: Indigenous Agency and Abundance” celebrated the independence…
Dearest APALA members, My term as 2023-2024 APALA president has certainly flown by. The last six months have been particularly busy. As we wrap up…
Applications are now being accepted for the APALA Mentoring Program! Apply now to be a mentor or a protege! More information on the Mentoring Program…
Māori Maid Difficult is Nicola Andrews’ debut poetry chapbook, published by Tram Editions in January 2024. It can be found ordered through your publisher, your…
June 26, 2024 We are deeply saddened that Dr. Raymond Pun, an esteemed and dedicated member of both the American Library Association (ALA) and the…
Dear APALA Members: I am writing to share information on a transition in our Executive Board leadership. Cynthia M. Orozco, current Vice President and incoming…
We are excited to welcome you to San Diego for the 2024 American Library Association Annual Conference. The Local Arrangements Task Force has some tips…
To all of our members: We apologize to all APALA members, particularly those who identify as Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiian, for the lack of…
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