A forum for sharing ideas on mindfulness initiatives in the library, including the diverse pedagogical tools that foster inclusion through experiential learning, radical acceptance, mindful communication, and contemplative pedagogues spanning vast cultural traditions. We seek to move beyond...
The Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys is a collection of books, films, and other resources chosen with a view to familiarizing the American public with Islam and the cultural heritage of Islamic civilizations around the world. It is intended to address both the need and the...
The Open Group for Library History Reform is a new OPEN ALA Connect community for discussion of concerns and suggestions for improving advocacy within ALA and our communities for addressing Library History Reform in terms of gender and diversity issues. ALA conference committees and round...
This is the co-working space for the Advisory Committee. It is only open to members of the Advisory Committee.
The ALA Washington Office will host Library Advocacy Day featuring a rally at 11 a.m. June 29, 2010, on the U.S. Capitol grounds in Washington, D.C. This one-time opportunity during ALA Annual Conference is a chance for library supporters to join together to demonstrate support for libraries and...
The Miriam Braverman Memorial Award seeks papers concerned with an aspect of the social responsibilities of librarians, libraries, or librarianship.
Radical Reference is a collective of volunteer library workers who believe in social justice and equality. We support activist communities, progressive organizations, and independent journalists by providing professional research support, education and access to information. We work in a...
A group for those interested in government information (federal, state, local, and international). Various topics of interest include depository libraries, government information collections, open access, transparency, and preservation of government information, E-government, Government 2.0,...
Libraries Foster Community Engagement provides an ALA organizational home for members interested in the work of library-led community engagement. It is a community of practice where participants share experiences facilitating public forums, fostering community and civic engagement, and leading...