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JCLC 2026 Early Bird Rates Extended to 8/31!
Attend this year’s National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color! Join and network with library professionals and educators from across …
APALA Newsletter – Summer 2026
From Your Immediate Past President: A Letter of Gratitude Dear APALA Family, When I stepped into this presidency role for …
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 so with equal parts …
My APALA Mentoring Program 2025-2026 Journey – Mary Rose V. Navarro
When I was selected as a protégé for the APALA Mentoring Program 2025-2026, I felt both honored and excited about …
APALA Mentorship Reflection 2026: Lifting As We Climb – Di Zhang
My mentor and first APALA friend, Jessica Koshi-Lum, once shared words I’ve carried ever since: “We lift as we climb.” …
Looking Forward: A Mentoring Reflection – Holly Okuhara
Mentoring has always been central to how the library profession diversifies and grows – seeing not just what we are, …
2025-2026 APALA Mentoring Program Reflection: Beth Whipple (Mentor) and Jean Lin (Protégé)
Jean Lin (Protégé) When I signed up for APALA’s mentorship program in the summer of 2025, I was just about …
Reflections from ALA Annual Conference 2026 in Chicago: A Library Journal Movers & Shakers Team Player Honoree Experience
By Selina SharminAssistant Manager East FlushingQueens Public Library, New York Attending the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference 2026 in …
