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From the President
Last week, I attended the Eureka! Leadership Institute as a mentor, to work with 36 library leaders in CA. It was an inspiring week, allowing me to work on strategic thinking, as well as to think about the library and how we meet our goals and how best to express my thoughts on my library's vision, and my vision for libraries throughout California. (I was able to do this even though I wasn't an attendee!)
What a great opportunity to think about libraries nearly 100% of the very very full days (most went from 8 am - 9:30 pm), while mentoring and learning from those who were attending. It made me realize how important and rejuvenating networking, learning, and stretching yourself professionally can be. If at all possible, plan to attend the CLA Conference in November, but also ALA in Anaheim this June. The days that I spent were exhausting, but I came home exhilarated and ready to express my vision to my staff, supervisors, supporters, and elected officials.
Recently, I was contacted by Xima Avalos, the ALA GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered) Roundtable's liaison to the state of California. To help out, I want to highlight programs at ALA that might interest all of you, so here is the information sent to me. Look for these interesting programs in Anaheim this June.
(On a personal note, this is one very active, fun, roundtable! I have attended awards receptions, socials, and once spent a fantastic evening of bowling in Boston. I didn't win for my bowling - I was beaten by one pin - but I did win for my ability to bowl while enjoying the libations. The trophy is proudly displayed in my office. Who doesn't love a group like that?)
GLBT Roundtable Acitivity:
REFORMA President's Program
Saturday, June 28 at 1:30-3:30pm
It's focused on Latino GLBT collections. Panelist include: Adan Griego, Tatiana de la Tierra, and Jamie Naidoo.
ALA Annual Programs
Sunday, June 29 (Track: Issues and Updates)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Coming Out at Work: 20 Years Later
Monday, June 30 (Non-track; ALA will not track programs if a specific location is requested)
10:30 a.m. - noon: Stonewall Book Awards Brunch
Monday, June 30 (Track: Author, Literature & Cultural Programming, Subtrack - Cultural Diversity)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.: GLBT Graphic Novels and Comics
They also have a diverse Web 2.0 presence, which you can find on their page linked to above. Their Rainbow List is a recommended list of books dealing Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Trangendered and Questioning issues and situations for children upto age 18, now taking recommendations on their MySpace page.
Last, they always welcome new members! For more questions or more information, please contact:
Xima Avalos
Media and Digital Assets Librarian
California College of the Arts
1111 8th Street
San Francisco CA 94107
xavalos@cca.edu
415.551.9252
I'm off to National Library Legislative Days in Washington DC next week. As you know, if you can't go, there is a virtual way to participate. Take a look and see if you can participate. We always need your voice!
Posted by Monique le Conge, 2008 CLA President on May 9, 2008 5:09 PM | Permalink