Joint Conference of Librarians of Color Info Session with Serena Vaquilar
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Join the Future Librarians for Inclusivity and Diversity as we welcome Serena Vaquilar, WSU Fine Performing & Communication Arts Librarian II, for an information session about the benefits of joining one of the National Associations of Librarians of Color (NALCo)! Serena is an esteemed member of REFORMA and has attended the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in the past. She will give us more information about her experience and we will also share resources such as scholarships to attend!
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The Joint Conference of Librarians of Color is a conference for everyone! The conference is co-sponsored, planned, organized, promoted and presented by the five National Associations of Librarians of Color (NALCo):
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- Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
- Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA)
- Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA)
- REFORMA: National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking
The Joint Council of Librarians of Color Inc. (JCLC Inc.), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, serves as the fiscal agent and resource advisory supporter of the Conference.
JCLC brings together a diverse group of librarians, library staff, library supporters, and community participants to explore issues of diversity in libraries and how they affect the communities of color that use our services.
JCLC is a unique and unparalleled opportunity for participants to share successes, opportunities, and challenges while networking and attending programs on pressing issues affecting both librarians and communities of color.
JCLC strives to deepen connections across constituencies, create spaces for dialogue, promote the telling and celebrating of one’s stories, and encourage the transformation of libraries into more democratic and diverse organizations.
The conference includes speakers, skills-building workshops, research-based panels, networking opportunities, and exhibits. In addition, JCLC deepens connections across constituencies and beyond, and unifies and strengthens the voices of each association.
JCLC 2026 in Spokane, Washington follows the first gathering in 2006 in Dallas, Texas, the second in 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri, the third in 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the fourth in 2023 (rescheduled from the original dates dates–October 5-9, 2022–due to the effects of Hurricane Ian in Florida) in St. Peach Beach, Florida.