ODLOS & Affiliate Collaborations
What is an affiliate?
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An affiliate is a collaborative association between another organization or group. While the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app collaborates with , the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) works closely with 8 groups. These affiliate groups are created based on ethnicity, geographical locations, and interests. Affiliate groups are not governed by nor are they within 's many divisions, but their mission and work often align with 's. staff members attend affiliate meetings, promote their programming, and attend annual conferences if possible.
About ODLOS & Its Affiliates
About the Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC)
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Coming together through . are the , the , the , the , and . JCLC Inc.’s purpose statement is: “To promote librarianship within communities of color, support literacy, and the preservation of history and cultural heritage, collaborate on common issues, and to host the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color every four to five years.”