FYI!
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From: Shali Zhang <slz0002@auburn.edu>
Date: Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Subject: [apala-l] November 2021 ALA Connect Live – DEI Perspectives
To: apala-l@lists.gseis.ucla.edu <apala-l@lists.gseis.ucla.edu>
Dear colleagues:
Next ALA Connect Live – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Perspectives will be on November 18, 2021, 1pm CT / 11am PT, at https://www.ala.org/membership/ala-connect-live-series.
As the first ALA President of Chinese-American heritage, Patty Wong chose the theme of Libraries Connect for her presidential year – including connecting across our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and futures. During this period of such rapid demographic changes on a national scale, it is imperative that library professionals connect to one another through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the ALA's fundamental values. In November's ALA Connect Live session, Patty will be joined by Ray Pun, President of the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) and Pambanisha Whaley, Head of User Services at Vassar College Libraries. They will share their DEI perspectives through programs, initiatives, and scholarships that are impactful, meaningful, and actionable. Join us for the opportunity for live conversations with ALA President Wong and guests. ALA Executive Director Tracie Hall will also give a brief report on Association initiatives and activities.
Registration link: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O1dEA4IPQyiBWi3dbk9RYQ
Save your seat for this inspiring discussion. You can submit your questions in advance on this or any other topic.
Shali Zhang
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Shali Zhang, Ph.D. | Dean of Libraries | Auburn University | 231 Mell Street | Auburn, AL 36849-5606 I Phone: (334) 844-1714 | Email: SLZ0002@auburn.edu I www.lib.auburn.edu