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Chicago - As part of ’s President Loida Garcia-Febo efforts in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) has invited ’s affiliate members of the to an online conversation to share their history, projects, and news on May 1 at 1 p.m. CST.

Affiliates include members of diverse ethnic groups among their membership and also include library workers serving ethnically diverse communities. While affiliates are associations not governed by the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app or within 's many divisions, their mission and work align with 's values and mission.

There are many opportunities for collaboration between and its affiliates; staff members attend affiliate meetings, promote their programming, and attend annual conferences if possible. To learn more about affiliates visit: .

This free 90-minute webinar will feature information on 's six ethnic affiliates as well as user-focused resources. Attendees will hear from the below six ethnic affiliates:

• American Indian Library Association ()
• Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association ()
• Black Caucus of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app ()
• C Chinese American Librarians Association ()
• Joint Council of Librarians of Color ()
• The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking -

Interested parties can register here: .

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The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) – The supports library and information science workers in creating responsible and all-inclusive spaces that serve and represent the entire community. To accomplish this, we decenter power and privilege by facilitating conversations around access and identity as they impact the profession and those we serve. We use a social justice framework to inform library and information science workers' development of resources. We strive to create an association culture where these concerns are incorporated into everybody's everyday work.

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