Friday, June 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
AILA Exec Board Meeting
LOEWS, Louisiana II |
Friday, June 24
7:45 pm - 10:00 pm |
JCLC Fundraiser
Hilton New Orleans Riverside, River Room
Join us for a fundraising reception to benefit the 2012 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color Conference. There will be a raffle, silent auction and a chance to win free registration to the conference.
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Friday, June 24
10:00 pm - ??? |
AILA Social
Pat O'Briens, French Quarter
Join members of AILA and APALA for an informal gathering after the JCLC reception at the world famous Pat O'Briens, home of the Hurricaine.
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Saturday, June 25
10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Committee on Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Norwich Room |
Saturday, June 25
10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Indigenous People in the Americas: Connecting to and Creating Native Collections
Convention Center Rm 334
As the world moves online, so do the resources we rely on. The new Library of Congress Classification for "Law of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas" is currently under study to make the most of its functions for accessing web resources on Tribal law. This workshop will introduce the current work at the Library of Congress; show how this tool assists in web searches; and demonstrate its capabilities for collection and reference work. Participants will also learn about the range of Native legal resources available in print and online and get tips on building a core Native legal collection.
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Saturday, June 25
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me That! Reflections from Librarians in the Trenches
Doubletree Hotel - Rosedown A
Library school teaches standard topics such as cataloging and information theory, however, thereare often too few courses that prepare you for the real-life, day-to-day challenges of being a librarian. This session will focus on the experiences of five library professionals with varying degrees of time in the field. Panelists from the five ethnic caucuses will discuss how internships and professional networks can help sustain a librarian, particularly those of color. They will also share their experiences of getting their “foot in the door.”
Co-sponsors REFORMA, APALA, CALA and BCALA.
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Saturday, June 25
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Diversity and Outreach Fair
Convention Center Special Events, Hall I/J
Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture and the Circle of Learning Scholarship program, both AILA sponsored projects, will have booths.
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Sunday, June 26
10:30 am - 12:00 pm |
NEW TIME! AILA Business Meeting
Embassy Suites Jean Lafitte 4 |
Sunday, June 26
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Embracing the Changes: Diversity and Global Vision in a Digital Age
Convention Center Rm 284
The program is designed to spearhead changes within the library profession through meaningful discussions on challenges facing libraries today, such as issues of cultural diversity as related to the library profession, global outreach and collaboration, and impact of new technology on library services.
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Sunday, June 26
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Raisin’ Readers: Improving Literacy for Rural Children and Youth
Convention Center Rm 348
Rural, Native, and tribal libraries sponsor, host, and launch initiatives that support young and teen readers and their families. This program will feature the Honorable James K. Bartleman, Canadian diplomat, author, literacy advocate, and member of the Mnjikaning First Nation, to share his thoughts for engaging youth in literacy programs and read from his young adult novel, “As Long as the Rivers Flow.”
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Sunday, June 26
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Trickster: Engaging Readers, Honoring Traditions
Convention Center Rm 284
For "Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection," editor Matt Dembicki helped graphic artists and traditional storytellers collaborate to produce an engaging and respectful collection of Native American stories. This program will feature Dembicki and several storytellers presenting their tales, discussing their collaborative process, and highlighting the importance of bringing these stories to a new audience of readers while honoring their traditional origins.
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Monday, June 27
10:30 am- 12:00 pm |
Diversity is Everyone's Business: Sensitivities in the Workplace
Convention Center Rm 342
Diversity begins with being sensitive to the diversity of our co-workers. This program will features several presenters discussing how they address sensitive issues in the work place, from gender and sexuality, to hidden disabilities, to cultural sensitivities. Using these tips and suggestions, attendees will learn how to create respectful and safe working environments which benefit all staff.
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