By Buenaventura (Ven) Basco APALA Travel Grant Recipient, Associate Librarian, University of Central Florida, Past President & Executive Director, APALA, and Member, ALA International Relations Committee,…
Category: News and Updates
A year ago, I unveiled my Presidential theme, Strength in Solidarity. I never imagined how much the world would change during the last few months,…
Dear APALA Members, Thank you for your participation in this year’s election. 38.2% of eligible members voted in this election. Our highest turnout in the…
Attending the ALA Virtual Event? The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) in collaboration with REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and…
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…
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…