Chinese American Librarians Association
2002 Conference Program
Chinese American and Other Ethnic Librarians
Building Library Community
Sunday, June 16, 2002, 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: Atlanta Renaissance Hotel - Norcross
Speakers:
- Hwa-Wei Lee, Dean Emeritus, Ohio University Libraries,
CALA past-President and ALA Council member
Leadership Development and Coalition Building
- Luis Herrera, Director of Pasadena Public Library, former REFORMA President and ALA Council member
Embracing a New Activism: REFORMA Leadership in Librarianship
- Em Claire Knowles, Assistant Dean of Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science, ALA Black Caucus Board member, ALA Council member
Shared Visions: Building Coalitions
- Patty Wong, Deputy Director of Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library, APALA past-president
Community Outreach - Partnering for Better Library Services
Moderator:
Angela Yang, CALA Conference Program Planning Committee Chair
Abstract:
As librarians we serve very diverse users. The speakers will talk about the history of the various ethnic librarian organizations; the best practices of mentorship and leadership development; and the successful strategies for community outreach and partnership building in order to foster a strong library community.
Schedule of Events
- CALA Board Orientation
6/14/2002 Friday 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Atlanta Marriott Marquis (MAR) - Champagne
This meeting is for CALA officers' Orientation and provides a Forum for members to share their professional experiences. Everyone is encouraged to speak.
- CALA - 3rd Board Meeting, 2001-2002
6/15/2002 Saturday 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Westin Peachtree Plaza (WEST) - International F
- CALA - 1st Board Meeting, 2002-2003
6/17/2002 Monday 07:30 am - 09:30 am
Atlanta Marriott Marquis (MAR) - Yukon/McKenzie/Rio Grande
- CALA Program - Chinese American & Other Ethnic Librarians Building Library Community
6/16/2002 Sunday 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Renaissance Hotel (REN) - Norcross
- CALA Membership Meeting
6/16/2002 Sunday 04:30 pm - 05:30 pm
Renaissance Hotel (REN) - Norcross
- CALA Awards Banquet
6/16/2002 Sunday 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Oriental Pearl Seafood Restaurant
Oriental Pearl Seafood Restaurant, 5399 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee, GA 30341
(Easily accessible from Convention Center via the MARTA),