Transforming: Library Workforce

CALA President’s Program 2023: A Panel Discussion with NALCo Leaders & Presidents

Saturday, June 24, 2023

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT

Location: McCormick Place, W183c

Moderator(s)

Vincci Kwong, n/a

Director of Research and Learning
Indiana University South Bend

Presenter(s)

Annie Pho (she/her/hers)

President
APALA
Nichelle Hayes

BCALA President
BCALA
RH

Richenda Hawkins

President
American Indian Library Association
Dr. Romelia Salinas (she/her/hers)

REFORMA President
REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking
Raymond Pun, MLS, Ed.D (he/him/his)

Immediate Past President
Alder Graduate School of Education

In 2023, the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) turns 50, an important milestone for a National Association of Librarians of Color (NALCo) focused on diversifying the profession and providing leadership and engagement opportunities for Chinese American library workers. To celebrate CALA’s 50th anniversary, this panel discussion brings together presidents from NALCOs: American Indian Library Association (AILA) Black Caucus of American Library Association (BCALA), Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), and REFORMA - The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and Spanish-Speaking. These associations also comprise the Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC). Each president will share regarding their association’s efforts in achieving 40th or 50th anniversary milestones!

Speakers: Annie Pho (APALA), Nichelle M. Hayes (BCALA), Romelia Salinas (REFORMA), Richenda Hawkins (AILA), and Ray Pun (CALA)