Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

-APA Salaries and Status of Library Workers Committee to Host Two Webinars

BCALVIN — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:18:55 +0000

-APA Salaries and Status of Library Workers Committee to Host Two Webinars

The Allied Professional Association’s (-APA) Salaries and Status of Library Workers (SSLW) committee invites you to join them for the following two sessions.

Empowering Library Workers: Navigating Unionization in Challenging Environments will be held May 1st, 1:30 – 3:00pm (Central). Register now.

Library workers across the country are facing numerous external challenges involving funding and governance, the alarming rate of book challenges and successful bans, threats of violence, and other crucial issues. Internally, library workers are battling low wages, long hours, and low morale. How do workers look after their own needs while providing vital services to their communities? Join us for a panel discussion to hear encouraging stories and actionable strategies to leverage collective worker power in the workplace. Panelists will have a lively conversation and respond to questions from the audience.

Panelists:

Sabina Ali, Associate Instructor, Indiana University, Department of Religious Studies, Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition, (IGWC)
Megan Durham, Youth Services Librarian, Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United
Moriah Olsen, Labor Relations Specialist, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)

Moderators:

Rosemary Farrell, Instructor & Reference Librarian, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy
Ly Nguyen, Adult Services & Outreach Librarian, Forest Park Public Library, IL

What Comes after Unionization: Effective Engagement with Library Workers will be held May 8th, 12:00pm-1:00pm (Central). Register now.

Join experienced library leaders for a discussion on how to successfully engage with a unionized workforce. This event has been designed for libraries that have unionized within the past 5 years. You should also consider joining in this discussion if your library seems to be heading towards unionized soon.

Panelists:

Ed Garcia, Library Director, Cranston Public Library (Rhode Island)
Elissa C. Cadillac, President, AFSCME, Local1526, Boston Public Library
Maura A. Smale, PhD, MLIS, Chief Librarian, Mina Rees Library, The Graduate Center, CUNY

The Allied Professional Association (-APA) is a companion organization to the ��ϲʿ��app (). The -APA is a nonprofit professional organization established “to promote the mutual professional interests of librarians and other library workers.”

The -APA Salaries and Status of Library Workers (Standing Committee) works to advise the -APA Council and Board of Directors on activities, issues and programs related to improving salaries, comparable worth, pay equity and increase status for librarians and other library workers.

BCALVIN Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:18

eLearning

Webinars

Event

Contact:

Beatrice Calvin, MA, CWWS, FCD

Manager, Professional Development

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) & -APA

bcalvin@ala.org

312.280.4280

Nation to celebrate library workers’ contributions, April 9

BCALVIN — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:01:14 +0000

Nation to celebrate library workers’ contributions, April 9

Library workers have been under attack on many fronts. Yet library staff continue to play an invaluable role in supporting their communities. In both good times and times of challenge or crisis, library workers in all types of libraries serve millions of library users in need of free access to Wi-Fi, eBooks, accurate information, job search resources, and digital social services.

On April 9, 2024, the nation will celebrate National Library Workers Day (NLWD), a time to recognize library staff for their contributions in transforming lives and communities.

The - Allied Professionals Association (-APA) invites library advocates, patrons, and staff to show their support of our nation’s library workers by posting words of encouragement and appreciation for their local library stars at http://bit.ly/librarystar. Submit as many names as you like. Academic, public, special, school library patrons can “Submit a Star” by providing a brief testimonial about a favorite library employee. Patrons are welcome to share stories about how library staff has an impact on their lives or community. Each testimonial will appear in -APA’s “Galaxy of Stars." Library staff and the general public can also share well wishes over their social media channels with the hashtag #NLWD24 or post messages to the National Library Workers Day Facebook page.

All library star submissions will be highlighted on April 9, during National Library Workers Day, a national celebration during National Library Week (April 7 - 13) that highlights the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming communities and improving lives.

A National Library Workers Day publicity tool kit that features free artwork, promotion material templates, and merchandise information is currently available.

Additional information regarding National Library Workers Day is available at https://ala-apa.org/nlwd/.

BCALVIN Mon, 03/25/2024 - 16:01

Contact:

Beatrice Calvin, M.A., CWWS, FCD

Manager, Professional Development

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

bcalvin@ala.org

312.280.4280

Recruiting to the Profession: The LIS Pipeline and How We Can Help Discussion to be Hosted by the Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment Advisory Committee, April 24

BCALVIN — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:17:06 +0000

Recruiting to the Profession: The LIS Pipeline and How We Can Help Discussion to be Hosted by the Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment Advisory Committee, April 24

The Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) Advisory Committee invites you to join us for a discussion on recruitment to the library profession, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Central). Register now for this free session.

What does the future of the library profession look like? That might depend on who will be going to library school. How are library and information sciences programs attracting students? What recruitment strategies draw future librarians and information scientists from different backgrounds? What career paths are these academic programs preparing students for? Are there ways that practitioners in the field can help? Join ’s Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment Advisory Committee as we host three leaders of -Accredited LIS programs to find out the answers to these questions.

Join us for this interactive discussion as panelists address questions about recruitment strategies, curriculum choices, and what those of us already working in libraries can do to influence the next generation of library workers.

Moderator: Dr. Sian Brannon, Chair, HRDR Advisory Committee

Panelists Include:

Dr. Yunfei Du, Associate Dean of Academics, University of North Texas College of Information, Department of Information Science
Dr. Lucy Santos Green, Director, University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science
Dr. Lyda Fontes McCartin, Director, University of South Carolina School of Information Science

Submit questions and/or ideas to the HRDR Advisory Committee Chair, Sian Brannon .

BCALVIN Wed, 03/20/2024 - 16:17

Virtual Event

Webinars

Contact:

Beatrice Calvin, M.A., CWWS, FCD

Manager, Professional Development

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

BCalvin@ala.org

312.280.4280

Announces Recipients of the 2024 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant

JCARMICHAEL — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:45:19 +0000

Announces Recipients of the 2024 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant

The ��ϲʿ��app is pleased to announce the selection of five recipients of the 2024 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. Established in 2022, the grants are intended to support ’s work of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library field.

The grant will cover the expenses of five (5) Black/African American youth or teen services librarians or school librarians/media specialists who work in either public or school libraries. Recipients will receive up to $3000 (and not less than $1,500) to pay for expenses related to attending the Annual Conference including (but not limited to) travel, housing, registration, and a ticket to the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table Breakfast.

Jason Reynolds, one of the grant’s namesakes, is excited about the selection of these recipients and commented, “It’s an honor to award these five librarians with this year’s travel grant. Though grants are often seen as gifts, to me, this is an investment in the possibilities of these dedicated public servants, so that they may deposit even greater investments in their communities. And that’s a gift to us all.”

The recipients, who were selected by representatives, will be acknowledged on Sunday, June 30, 2024, during the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table Breakfast (CSKBART) at the 2024 ��ϲʿ��app () Conference in San Diego. Grants are funded by Simon & Schuster and administered by .

Recipients of this year’s travel grants include the following people.

Radhiya Abdul-Raheem

Abdul-Raheem currently works as a Youth Services Librarian in the Fulton County Library System (Atlanta, Georgia). She says that choosing to study library science was a defining moment in her life. She is enthusiastic about spreading awareness of the boundless possibilities to those who face various life challenges. She wants to see library services become more accommodating to individuals who have reading and/or physical challenges ─particularly the youth and disabled. She believes that her perspective and life experiences allow her to provide exceptional service and empathy to library patrons. She says she is “especially proud of her contributions in providing cultural programming so that young readers of color can associate reading and exploring with their own brilliance.” Abdul-Raheem is excited to attend the Annual Conference because “it will equip her with knowledge regarding innovative practices in various areas of the profession, such as the use of artificial intelligence.” In addition, conference attendance will “afford her the opportunity to engage in the exchange of ideas with librarians who face similar challenges and achievements in the field, as well as contribute to discussions on building libraries to be more inclusive hubs for information seekers.” She feels confident that attending the conference will ultimately result in more impactful programming and services to the communities in which she works.

Torrion Carter

Torrion Carter currently works as a School Media Specialist/Librarian in the Historic Cherry Hill Elementary Middle School for Baltimore City Public Schools (Baltimore, Maryland). She believes that attendance at the Annual Conference will be “a pivotal opportunity in her professional growth by allowing her to establish meaningful connections, share knowledge, and foster collaboration.” She says that “The conference's wealth of workshops and sessions will keep her updated on the latest trends in library science and youth/teen services, equipping her to better cater to the evolving needs of young library patrons while inspiring her to continue to advocate for positive change in the library profession.” She also notes that the association’s “dedication to diversity and inclusion mirrors her own values.” She is confident that attendance at the Annual Conference will “introduce her to various initiatives and strategies for promoting diversity and equity in library services, and ultimately empower her to create more inclusive and culturally sensitive programs ─aligning with her passion for advancing library services for Black/African American youth and teens.”

Hawa Jalloh

Jalloh currently works as a Librarian at the Glenarden Branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System (Severn, Maryland). Since she recently took on the responsibility of teen programming, her hope is “to connect with individuals at the Annual Conference who are willing to share knowledge and best practices about how to best serve teens at the library.” She is especially interested in attending sessions focused on teen mentorship, programming, outreach, and social media. She commented, “Not only do I want to get teens in the door to see all that we have to offer, but I want them to stick around ─even if this means expanding our services and moving me out of my comfort zone.” She is confident that attending the Annual Conference will “help her to improve as a librarian as well as enhance her ability to connect with the community” which she describes as a largely underserved population. Her goal in attending the conference is “to gain the tools, knowledge, skills, and relationships that will ensure professional development lasting well beyond the conference.”

Teria Richardson

Teria Richardson currently works as an Intermediate/Teen Librarian at the Akron-Summit County Library - Maple Valley Branch (Akron, Ohio). Richardson believes that attendance at the Annual Conference will “allow her to encounter professional development on a national level” ─something which she has yet to experience. She acknowledges that “as an information professional, she is called upon to help get information into the hands of people so they can better themselves. This is first possible by learning from more experienced people like the speakers featured at the conference.” In addition to having an opportunity to learn from colleagues, Richardson is confident that she will also gain new insights and tools, while learning new concepts to use when serving her community.

William Anthony Taylor

Taylor currently works as the Youth Services Director at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library (Cynthiana, Kentucky). Taylor acknowledges that he is not the typical librarian. Commenting that “In a country where a small percentage of librarians are male and an even smaller percentage are Black, I fully realize that I am an extreme minority in my field. Every day I am cognizant of the preconceptions of being a two-fold minority in a position that I love. Being in this position motivates me to be the very best at my job.” He wants to be an example for young children; to let them see that librarians can look like him. Taylor believes that attending the Annual Conference will “enhance his entire librarian skill set and allow him to soak in knowledge as he learns from some of the best luminaries in the profession through networking, asking questions, and listening.” He is confident that attending the Annual Conference will be “life changing.”

About the ��ϲʿ��app

The ��ϲʿ��app () is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For nearly 150 years, the has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit ala.org.

About Jason Reynolds

Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, a Kirkus Award winner, a Carnegie Medal winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award Winner, and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors. He’s also the 2020–2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. His many books include All American Boys (cowritten with Brendan Kiely); When I Was the Greatest; The Boy in the Black Suit; Stamped (cowritten with Ibram X. Kendi);As Brave as You; For Every One; the Track series (Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and Lu); Look Both Ways; Stuntboy, in the Meantime; Ain’t Burned All the Bright and My Name Is Jason. Mine Too. (both with Jason Griffin); and Long Way Down, which received a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, and a Coretta Scott King Honor. He lives in Washington, DC. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesBooks.com.

JCARMICHAEL Tue, 02/06/2024 - 11:45

Awards (Scholarships & Grants)

Contact:

Kimberly Redd, MSHTM

Program Manager, Certification & Talent Development

��ϲʿ��app

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

KLRedd@ala.org

312.280.4279

Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant

KLREDD — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:31:04 +0000

Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant KLREDD Tue, 07/26/2022 - 19:31

Name Sort

Reynolds Jason

Opportunity Type

Grants

Award Recommended Print Media List Publications, Research & Travel Annual

Next Deadline

December 1, 2024

Criteria

Applicants will complete an online application, submit a copy of their resume or CV, and submit an essay of no more than 250 words that answers the question: How will attending this Conference contribute to my professional development?

Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant Application

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Kimberly L. Redd, Program Manager (HRDR/APA)

The travel grants will be awarded annually to five black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians for the purpose of attending the Annual conference. The grants provide up to $3000 (and not less than $1500) to cover actual expenses for five black/African American librarians selected by for travel, housing, registration, and cost of ticket to the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Awards Breakfast.

Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship

KLREDD — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 23:08:32 +0000

Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship KLREDD Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:08

Name Sort

Brody Julia J Public Librarian Scholarship

Opportunity Type

Scholarships

Specialty or Practice Area

About

This scholarship was made as a bequest from the estate of Julia Jussim Brody who began her distinguished career at the New York Public Library as a children’s librarian and, even while being an administrator, always retained her joy in children’s books and her concern with encouraging young readers.

Annual

Next Deadline

March 1, 2024

Criteria

The following items are required for all scholarship applications. Be sure to check the requirements of the specific scholarship for which you are applying because you may need to mail additional documents.

Apply online at: www.ala.org/scholarships.

Application Link

An annual scholarship of $4,000.

Obligation

Attend accredited Master's Program and commitment to public librarianship.

Notification

Recipients will be contacted by phone after June 1st. All other applicants will be notified by e-mail after July 1st.

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Contact

Kimberly L. Redd

Date Began

2021

An annual scholarship consisting of $4,000 to a U.S./Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing an MLS specializing public library services in an -accredited program.

ACRL sponsors 2020 Emerging Leaders

DFREE — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:34:02 +0000

ACRL sponsors 2020 Emerging Leaders

CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and its sections are sponsoring nine members to participate in 2020 class of ��ϲʿ��app () Emerging Leaders. The program is designed to enable library staff and information workers to participate in project planning work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity early in their careers.

ACRL is proud to sponsor Matthew Noe, Lead Collection and Knowledge Management Librarian at Countway Library of Medicine; Monika Glowacka-Musial, Metadata Librarian at the New Mexico State University; Patrice Green, Research and Instruction Librarian for Special Collections Libraries at the University of Georgia; Russel Peterson, Research and Instructional Services Librarian at the University of Alabama; and Shelly Black, Digital Marketing Specialist at the University of Arizona Libraries.

The ACRL Community and Junior College Libraries Section (CJCLS) and the Instruction Section (IS) are sponsoring Erin Roper, Librarian at Mohave Community College, and the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) is sponsoring Jennifer Embree, Subject Librarian for Psychology and Biology at Binghamton University. The ACRL University Librarians Section (ULS) is sponsoring Liana Bayne, Libraries Administrative Assistant at James Madison University, and the ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) is sponsoring Tiffany Raymond, Assistant Director of the Library at Wells College.

The Emerging Leaders program will kick off with a day-long leadership session during the 2020 Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. Following the kickoff session, which includes orientation and training, the program will continue in an online learning and networking environment for six months. The program culminates with a poster session where the 2020 Emerging Leaders will showcase the results of their project planning work during the 2020 Annual Conference in Chicago.

Emerging Leaders participants commit to taking part in all aspects of the program and may have an opportunity to serve on an , division, chapter, round table, or affiliate committee or workgroup upon completion.

Since 2008, ACRL has supported 63 Emerging Leaders and helped defray the cost of attending the Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference.

The complete list of the selected participants and sponsoring organizations can be found on the Emerging Leaders webpage. The Emerging Leaders program is managed by the Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR).

The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) is the higher education association for academic libraries and library workers. Representing more than 10,000 individuals and libraries, ACRL (a division of the ��ϲʿ��app) develops programs, products, and services to help those working in academic and research libraries learn, innovate, and lead within the academic community. Founded in 1940, ACRL is committed to advancing learning, transforming scholarship, and creating diverse and inclusive communities. Find ACRL on the web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

DFREE Wed, 01/08/2020 - 11:34

Contact:

Mary Jane Petrowski

Associate Director

ACRL

mpetrowski@ala.org

Meet AILA’s 2018 Emerging Leaders Group and Learn about the Tribal Libraries Directory

AHAYES — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:26:43 +0000

Meet AILA’s 2018 Emerging Leaders Group and Learn about the Tribal Libraries Directory AHAYES Mon, 11/12/2018 - 12:26

By: Rhiannon Sorrell, Instruction and Digital Services Librarian, Kinyaa'áanii Charlie Benally Library

Every year, puts out a call for project proposals for the Emerging Leaders Program (EL), a leadership development program for professionals in their first five years in the librarianship field. For the 2018 cohort of Emerging Leaders, AILA submitted a proposal, “Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums of the United States Directory & Interactive Map,” which was shortlisted as one of many project options for the incoming group professionals.

The goal of this project was to produce a digital resource that highlights U.S. tribal libraries, museums, and archives with the greater community. This digital resource would also act as an advocacy tool and historical resource for the American Indian Library Association (). It was the project of choice for five library workers from across the country who made up “Team B”. In the four months between the Midwinter and Annual, the team created an online resource map to serve as a visual resource of Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums (TLAMs) in the United States and the resource is currently housed on AILA’s website. The team has continued to work and present on this project beyond the Emerging Leaders program wrap-up date in June.

Join us as we get to know this fabulous team of library workers.

Question: Tell us about yourself.

Aisha Conner-Gaten (ACG): I'm a Chicago-born West Coaster teaching with tech and promoting intersectional activism in information work.

Netanel Ganin (NG): I'm a cataloger with a cat. I'm passionate about interrogating our cataloging and metadata systems and their implicit assumptions about knowledge organization.

Garrison Libby (GL): I'm a reference and instruction librarian at a community college in Virginia with a strong interest in open access, OER, and affordable education.

J.L. Colbert (JLC): I’m the current Resident Librarian at the University of Utah. I’m a big metadata nerd whose research focuses on the relationship between language and power in descriptive metadata, as well as the question-formation process and information-seeking behavior.

Question: What was your favorite part of this project?

ACG: In addition to collaborating with this team, learning more about Indigenous knowledge systems and talking with tribal members about their experiences.

NG: I think my favorite part was getting to meet such capable, and driven people in AILA and the EL program. I felt like I was contributing to something that would out-live me.

GL: For me, it was getting to work on a project with impact -- making a tool that will be useful and hopefully raise awareness of tribal institutions. Along with that, getting the opportunity to work with AILA and tribal members and meet some of the incredible people that make all of this happen.

JLC: Simply creating something that filled a need and was helpful to people was huge, especially considering all the work we did to earn the trust of the tribal libraries.

Question: Tell us about your role and contribution to the project.

ACG: I helped develop the survey to collect the institutional data as well as send the survey out. Each of us also took turns with project management including leading meetings, sending follow-up communications, checking in, and designing our reports and presentations.

NG: My biggest contribution was probably in the beginning when I transcribed names and the contact information of institutions from print directories.

GL: My main role was building the map and website pieces of the tool. After the data was collected, I began assembling that on the map itself and built the website to highlight what we found.

JLC: I worked with Garrison plotting the libraries on the map, as well as researching the libraries themselves. I also helped make the presentation materials.

Question: What did you learn?

ACG: This project showed me that knowledge is not bound to books or computers and that people are still the greatest resource we have. I also learned how we can support cultural projects as a non-native or "outsider". Trust and accountability to our partners are the most important and essential pieces to relationship-building of this type.

NG: I learned about some of the unique challenges faced by institutions and how their needs aren't always being met by the library community at-large.

GL: I learned a lot about tribal libraries, archives, and museums. I also learned about the incredible work that both these tribal institutions and AILA are doing to provide and preserve resources for Native communities.

JLC: I learned the importance of building trust with communities. My philosophy for my work always centers working with communities and learning the importance of gaining trust as part of that was monumental.

AILA's executive board thanks its Emerging Leaders Team B library workers for their contributions to this awesome project. Team Liaisons were Naomi Bishop (AILA immediate Past-President) and Lilian Chavez (2018-2019 AILA President) Jody Gray was the Liaison for the project.

You can access the tribal libraries by visiting the directory.

PLA continues support of Emerging Leaders program through sponsorship of 2018 participants

LDEUTSCH — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:06:27 +0000

PLA continues support of Emerging Leaders program through sponsorship of 2018 participants

CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA), a long-time supporter of the ��ϲʿ��app's Emerging Leaders (EL) program, will sponsor the participation of two library professionals in the 2018 EL class. EL is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into 's structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity.

On Dec. 1, announced the 50 people selected to participate in its 2018 EL class. PLA provided funding to sponsor two participants, Tracy Drake, an archival specialist with the Chicago Public Library and Aurelia Mandani, formerly an intercultural librarian with Arapahoe Libraries in Denver, who now works at the library of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Boulder (Colo.) Labs. The complete list of the selected participants (PDF) and additional program details can be found on the Emerging Leaders webpage.

The Emerging Leaders program kicks off with a day-long session during the 2018 Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colo. Following the kickoff session which includes orientation and training, the program will continue in an online learning and networking environment for six months. The program culminates with a poster session where the 2018 Emerging Leaders will showcase the results of their project planning work during the 2018 Annual Conference in New Orleans.

As part of their experience, Emerging Leader teams have also completed projects that advanced PLA’s programs and helped PLA provide better member service. Over the last few years, teams have helped with member engagement, resources for members, diversity, and helping prepare students for public library work after their master’s programs (see project list below).

PLA Membership Engagement: Review and Idea Generation (2015)
PLA Online "Professional Tools" Creation and Future Forecasting (2016)
Assessing MLIS Preparation for Emerging Public Library Leaders (2016)
Advancing Diversity in Public Libraries (2017)
More Than Your MLIS: Experience and continuing education recommendations for public library leaders (2017)

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About PLA

The Public Library Association (PLA) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals. Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA strives to help its members shape the essential institution of public libraries by serving as an indispensable ally for public library leaders. For more information about PLA, contact the PLA office at 1 (800) 545-2433, ext.5PLA, or pla@ala.org.

Author Elizabeth White to Present in JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center

BCALVIN — Wed, 24 May 2017 16:42:59 +0000

Author Elizabeth White to Present in JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center

The JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center will host author Elizabeth White on Sunday, June 25, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. during the Annual Conference in Chicago. Elizabeth White, author of Fifty-five, Unemployed, and Faking Normal, will discuss the hidden financial plight of many baby boomers and the pressure to act like everything's OK when everything is not OK.

Elizabeth White is an entrepreneur, author, aging solutions advocate, and seasoned non-profit executive with domestic and international expertise in economic development and gender empowerment.

White was interviewed recently on PBS NewsHour and her story/articles have appeared in Next Avenue, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post.

Ms. White currently serves as Special Advisor to the Interim Executive Director at Senior Service America (SSA). Before joining SSA, she was the Chief Operating Officer of a mid-size NGO focused on improving the quality of life in Africa, where she managed 1,200 staff via 7 direct reports and operations in 18 African countries. Ms. White also serves as an adjunct professor in the workforce development program at the University of the District of Columbia, and has taught entrepreneurship at Trinity College.

Ms. White was Senior Diversity Advisor to the CEO of the Calvert Group, a socially-responsible investment firm based in Washington, DC. There she co-authored the Calvert Women’s Principles which formed the basis of the United Nation’s Women’s Empowerment Principles, the first global code of conduct for corporations focused exclusively on empowering and advancing women in the workplace.

Ms. White earned an MBA from Harvard University, a MA in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University, and a BS in Political Science from Oberlin College. She began her career in international development at the World Bank where she was recruited through the bank’s highly prestigious Young Professionals program.

The JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center is honored and excited to have Ms. White presenting this session.

For more information about other programs being held in the JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center, visit the Placement web site.

The JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center is managed by the Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR).

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

-APA Salaries and Status of Library Workers Committee to Host Two Webinars

Nation to celebrate library workers’ contributions, April 9

Recruiting to the Profession: The LIS Pipeline and How We Can Help Discussion to be Hosted by the Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment Advisory Committee, April 24

Announces Recipients of the 2024 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant

Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

Julia J. Brody Public Librarian Scholarship

About

Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR)

ACRL sponsors 2020 Emerging Leaders

Meet AILA’s 2018 Emerging Leaders Group and Learn about the Tribal Libraries Directory

Question: Tell us about yourself.

Question: What was your favorite part of this project?

Question: Tell us about your role and contribution to the project.

Question: What did you learn?

PLA continues support of Emerging Leaders program through sponsorship of 2018 participants

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