by Maria Shackles Public libraries are embracing the vibrant world of Asian pop culture—and patrons are loving it! From fuzzy monsters to K-pop heroes, these…
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Dear APALA Members, As fall settles in, I’ve been thinking about all of you—our incredible APALA community—and the energy and heart you bring to the…
by Leialani Wihongi-Santos & Richard M. Cho UCI Libraries Indigenous Oceania book display. Photo Credit: Kathy Tran In November 2024, during the National Native American…
Congratulations to Dora Ho for being inducted to the California Library Association’s Hall of Fame! The City University of Seattle conferred the Doctor of Education…
Are you interested in taking the next step in your leadership career? Do you know amazing members who would be awesome to serve on our…
The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) mourns the profound loss of Alice Wong, a visionary disability justice activist, acclaimed author, and 2024 winner of…
APALA’s Scholarships and Awards Committee is honored to announce we are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Gayatri Singh Award. Gayatri Singh was a beloved…
Celebrating Our Scholarship Recipients! The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Scholarships and Awards Committee is delighted to announce our 2025 APALA Scholarship and APALA Sage & JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship recipients. APALA…
For Immediate Release September 12, 2025 CONTACT:Amanda Cheung & Emily EspanolCo-Chairs, Media & Publicity CommitteeAsian Pacific American Librarians Associationcommunications@apalaweb.org The Asian Pacific American Librarians…
President’s Message Dear APALA members, This is a very bittersweet message to write. My final presidential term is ending, and what a ride it’s been.…