Is ALA Annual really in two weeks? Even though we can't be in person, we hope that you will join us for ALA Annual for wonderful sessions and opportunities to virtually connect with your peers. Read on to learn what programming the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) has planned for ALA Annual. | | Finding EDI Events with the Online Scheduler With so many great events happening this year, we want to ensure that you feel organized and prepared before you log in and start your day. By visiting the ALA Annual website, you have access to our Online Scheduler. This feature allows you to sort by meeting type and ALA Unit. You can also view EDI sessions here. | | Sessions of Interest Below are some sessions that you may be interested in, some may require additional tickets and other are already included in your registration. Capacity is limited, so be sure to register before the event sells out! | | Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services Sessions Libraries and Dementia Services Discussion Thursday, June 24 | MORE INFORMATION Library Services to the Justice-Involved Discussion Thursday, June 24 | MORE INFORMATION Reimagining Literacy: A Strategic Planning Process Friday, June 25 | MORE INFORMATION Celebrating Welcoming Week: Libraries Fostering Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Saturday, June 26 | MORE INFORMATION EDI Assembly Saturday, June 26 | MORE INFORMATION Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework: An Update Sunday, June 27 | MORE INFORMATION | Other EDI Sessions of Interest ACRL 2021 President's Program: Making Change: Organizing for Action While Caring for Each Other Take Up the Challenge: An Actionable and Accountable Racial Justice Program Thursday, June 24 | MORE INFORMATION Brave Conversations: Kids' Club for Social Justice Community Voices: Libraries Involved in the Multimedia Gathering, Sharing or Preservation of Stories Lived in their own Neighborhoods, Towns, Cities and Counties Friday, June 25 | MORE INFORMATION Reimagining Your Library's Outreach Program to Successfully Expand Your Library's Reach into Your Community
Friday, June 25 | MORE INFORMATION SRRT Feminist Task Force Friday, June 25 | MORE INFORMATION How Do You Provide Outreach Services to Underserved Teens? Saturday, June 26 | MORE INFORMATION Coretta Scott King Book Awards Community Meeting Sunday, June 27 | MORE INFORMATION Cross-Cultural Communicators in Libraries: Developing Culturally and Linguistically Competent Bilingual Library Professionals On Demand | MORE INFORMATION Diverse Book Finder: Collection Analysis Tool On Demand | MORE INFORMATION | Our Roundtables' Chair's Programs ODLOS coordinates with the Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Roundtable (EMIERT), the Rainbow Round Table (RRT), and the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT). You will find their highlighted programs below. | | The Future of Children's Literature: A Discussion About Where We've Been and Where We're Going Friday, June 25 | MORE INFORMATION | | What's in a name?: LGBTQ+ and Latinx perspectives on access terminology--challenges and solutions Saturday, June 26 | MORE INFORMATION | | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Multi-Cultural Idea Exchange Friday, June 25 | MORE INFORMATION | Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture | | The Jean E. Coleman lecture series honors Dr. Jean E. Coleman, the first director of the ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (now the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services) for her leadership in focusing the association's attention on issues affecting traditionally underserved and underrepresented people in libraries. The invited lecturer for 2021 is Aaron LaFromboise. Aaron LaFromboise is currently the Director of Library Services at Medicine Spring Library, the academic library for Blackfeet Community College and the community library/archives for the Blackfeet Nation. Through her leadership, Medicine Spring Library received the 2018 Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums Institutional Excellence Award for creating a safe and enjoyable environment within the Blackfeet Tribal community. Aaron is a 2014 ALA Emerging Leader, sponsored by the American Indian Library Association, a former commissioner for the Montana State Library (2014-2020), serves on the ALA Presidential Committee for Julius Jefferson Jr., and is the American Indian Library Association Vice-President. You can learn more on the online scheduler. | Celebrations and Socials at ALA Annual | Just because we're virtual doesn't mean we're not celebrating award-winning literature and our peers! Add the below events to your schedule to network and celebrate with our member groups. | Diversity and Outreach Fair | | Each year, the ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services invites library professionals from all kinds of institutions to submit proposals to participate in the ALA Diversity and Outreach Fair, which is held during ALA's Annual Conferences. The Fair highlights library services to underserved or underrepresented communities, including people with disabilities; people experiencing poverty and homelessness; people of color; English-language learners; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people; new Americans; new and non-readers; older adults; people living in rural areas; and those who are justice-involved. The Fair highlights library services to underserved or underrepresented communities, including people with disabilities; people experiencing poverty and homelessness; people of color; English-language learners; gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people; new Americans; new and non-readers; older adults; people living in rural areas; and incarcerated people and ex-offenders. Be sure to peruse these virtual posters during Annual! | Our Affiliates' Sessions You can find information on our affiliate programming by clicking "ALA Unit" and selecting the affiliate you are interested in. All affiliate groups begin with "AFL-". Below is a sample of sessions hosted by our various affiliate groups. | | | Reaching The Underserved: How to Strengthen Your Library's Community Engagement Strategies to Better Serve Those Who Cannot Visit the Library in Person Friday, June 25 | MORE INFORMATION | | Community Driven Justice in Our Work: Library and Archival Workers of Color Advocating for Self-Preservation, Solidarity, Change and Justice in Communities, Workplace and in the Profession at Large Saturday, June 26 | MORE INFORMATION | | Small & Rural Libraries Navigating Post-Covid Times: a candid discussion Thursday, June 24 | MORE INFORMATION | | Libraries as Catalysts for Serving Diverse Communities Friday, June 25 | MORE INFORMATION | | | Staying Connected While you're catching up with friends and learning something new, don't forget to stay connected with ALA! We're on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Be sure to use the hashtag #ALAAC21; we can't wait to see your posts! | | | | | | |