Are you interested in working as a professional researcher? Do you want to make an impact on U.S. international and domestic policy, as well as other topics of national interests? Then, please join the Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Interest Group (FAFLIG) Executive Committee for their next meeting.
FAFLIG will host as a guest speaker Mr. Julius Jefferson, Immediate Past President of the American Library Association (ALA) and Head of the Research and Library Services Section in the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade (FDT) Division of the Congressional Research Service (CRS). Julius will be sharing information regarding his work with Congressional Research Service (CRS) and its role in the Federal Government.
You won’t want to miss this informative job talk with a leading expert in the field of research librarianship. The meeting's details are as follows:
"Navigating the CRS"
November 17, 2021
7 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. Central / 5 p.m. Mountain / 4 p.m. Pacific
Virtual Link: Join Zoom Meeting.
Julius Jefferson
Head of the Research and Library Services Section
Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade (FDT) Division
Congressional Research Service
Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., is the Section Head of the Research and Library Services Section in the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division at Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress. In this role, Jefferson led research librarians who provide public policy research assistance exclusively to Members of Congress, Congressional Committees, and Staffers. He also previously served as the Acting Chief of Research & Reference Services at the Library of Congress.
Jefferson was the 2020-2021 President of the American Library Association (ALA). He has also served on a number of critical ALA committees, including the Finance and Audit Committee, the Budget Analysis and Review Committee, and the Intellectual Freedom Committee, serving as the 2010-11 Chair.
In addition to his service to the American Library Association, Jefferson has held a seat on the Board of the Freedom to Read Foundation (2012-16) serving as the 2013-16 president; served as president of the District of Columbia Library Association (DCLA); and served on the board of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA).
More information about Jefferson can be found on his website at: JuliusJefferson.com.
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FAFLIG is a common forum for library staff working in U.S. federal agencies and the U.S. armed forces. It welcomes anyone interested in federal and military libraries. To stay abreast of all events and activities, connect with the group via ALA Connect, Facebook, and/or LinkedIn.
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Ebony McDonald, MSLS
Chair of Communications Committee
Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Interest Group (FAFLIG)
Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)
American Library Association (ALA)
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