Press Release – 2026 APALA Scholarship and Sage & JCLC Inc. NALCo LIS Student Scholarship Recipients The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Scholarships and…
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Attend this year’s National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color! Join and network with library professionals and educators from across the country in Spokane, Washington.…
From Your Immediate Past President: A Letter of Gratitude Dear APALA Family, When I stepped into this presidency role for the second time, I did…
Dear APALA Family, When I stepped into this presidency role for the second time, I did so with equal parts of humility and joy. Not…
When I was selected as a protégé for the APALA Mentoring Program 2025-2026, I felt both honored and excited about the opportunity. As a mid-career…
My mentor and first APALA friend, Jessica Koshi-Lum, once shared words I’ve carried ever since: “We lift as we climb.” Originally spoken by civil rights…
Mentoring has always been central to how the library profession diversifies and grows – seeing not just what we are, but what we can become…
Jean Lin (Protégé) When I signed up for APALA’s mentorship program in the summer of 2025, I was just about to start my MLIS program…
By Selina SharminAssistant Manager East FlushingQueens Public Library, New York Attending the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference 2026 in Chicago as a recipient of…
I am beyond grateful to have had Holly Okuhara as my APALA mentor over the past year. Through our virtual meetings and email exchanges, Holly…