APALA is celebrating its 40th Anniversary! While we will miss celebrating in person, we are launching our $40 for 40th Campaign to increase financial support…
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For Immediate Release Monday, June 1, 2020 CONTACT:Molly HigginsCo-Chair, Media and Publicity Committee Asian/Pacific American Librarians Associationcommunications@apalaweb.org The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) stands…
The APALA 2020-2022 Executive Board election starts May 28, 2020 and ends June 11, 2020 at 9PM Pacific Time. Online voting is open to APALA…
For Immediate Release Friday, May 15, 2020 CONTACT:Molly HigginsCo-Chair, Media and Publicity Committee Asian/Pacific American Librarians Associationcommunications@apalaweb.org An appalling article was posted in Against the…
Your name, current work place and position (for students, please tell us what school you’re attending and if you have chosen a specialization)My name is…
In light of the outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus), cases of racism and xenophobia against Asians and Asian/Pacific Americans have surged across the…
For Immediate Release Friday, March 13, 2020 CONTACT:Molly HigginsCo-Chair, Media and Publicity Committee Asian/Pacific American Librarians Associationcommunications@apalaweb.org APALA condemns rise in xenophobia and racism due…
by Jerry Dear In Asian culture, or any culture for that matter, death is a cultural taboo. Shunned like a plague, this topic often remains off…
Happy New Year APALA Family! It is hard to believe that we have entered a new decade with the beginning of 2020. I am looking…
President’s Message Happy New Year APALA Family! It is hard to believe that we have entered a new decade with the beginning of 2020. I…