ALA President Sari Feldman was there to greet the crowd and demonstrate support of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) in its 45th anniversary year. Feldman discussed the expansion of the Spectrum Scholarship Program and affirmed that libraries must “reflect the diverse communities we serve.” She continued, “Libraries must not only be … Continue reading A “Sacred Vocation” Explored
Because algorithms don’t inspire readers, libraries transform. Because solving for X doesn’t always give us the “why,” libraries transform. Welcome to ALA’s new, multi-year public awareness campaign, “Libraries Transform.” Its ultimate goal is to increase funding support for libraries and advance information policy issues in alignment with ALA’s advocacy goals. The “Libraries Transform” campaign demonstrates … Continue reading Libraries Transform
President Feldman thanked Past President Young, and presented her with a Tiffany bracelet on behalf of the Association as the audience gave Young a standing ovation. Libraries Transform, a new public awareness campaign to elevate the ways libraries support individual opportunity and community progress, was the focus of new ALA President Sari Feldman’s speech at … Continue reading New Public Awareness Campaign Announced
