January President’s Message

Hello REFORMA Tucson,
Attached are the December meeting minutes, along with a message about the One day Workshop Conference “Library Services for Latino and Spanish-speaking Patrons” from Jeffrey Cruz & Jessica Hernandez.
We need your ideas & help! Please share your thoughts on a title/theme, speakers, & presenters.
Are you interested in serving on the planning committee for […]

Member Spotlight: Dr. Patricia Montiel Overall

We are proud to share the following information about our fellow Tucson Chapter Member! 
Congratulations are in order to REFORMA lifetime member, Dr. Patricia Montiel Overall. Dr. Montiel Overall has recently been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science (SIRLS). As many of you know, she […]

AzLA Call for Conference Programs, Preconferences, Roundtables and Posters Proposals

AzLA is currently accepting program proposals for its December 7-9, 2009 conference.
In case it’s helpful for those who are thinking about submitting a proposal, but aren’t sure about a topic, we received feedback from last year’s conference that attendees would like to see more programs that emonstrate a tool, process, technique, etc.  So maybe you […]

SIRLS Research Brown Bag Lecture - Richard Chabran, SIRLS Adjunct Lecturer

Date               Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Time                12:00 pm – 1:30 pm USMST
Event Title   Subaltern Knowledges: Coloniality, Border Thinking, Writing, and Literacies
Abstract       The success of the Knowledge River program provided affirmation of not only the need to provide library services to Latinos and Native Americans but of the existence of bodies of knowledge that often remain hidden. Over the past year we […]

Nominations for 2009-2010 REFORMA National Positions

We are in great need of outstanding members who are willing to take the challenge and be leaders. Three positions are up for election, amigos y amigas please nominate yourself or someone you think is clear minded, well organized and has the characteristics to move our organization forward. Attached are the duties for each […]

Libraries Teaching The Redesigned (New) Naturalization Test

Here’s a reminder of a webinar for librarians to learn about the new naturalization test:  A WebJunction Webinar 9/25/2008 Start Time: 1:00 PM Central End Time: 2:00 PM Central.  This webinar will provide an overview of the redesigned (new) naturalization test, which will replace the current test on October 1, 2008.  Join Dr. Michael Jones, […]

REFORMA National Conference

REFORMA, The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking, is sponsoring its third National Conference, to be held September 18 – 21 at the El Paso Convention Center, El Paso, Texas.  There is still time to register for this important conference!
The conference, themed “Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the […]

Nominations for 2008-2009 Officers

We will soon begin the election process for the REFORMA-Tucson 2008-2009 officers. This is a great opportunity to nominate yourself or a colleague you consider to be a leader. REFORMA-Tucson officers will gain professional experience and build leadership skills in a national library organization.
Please nominate officers for the following positions:

President
Vice-President
Treasurer […]

Submit a proposal for the “Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the Border” Conference

Bridging the Gaps: Juntos @ the Border 
Submit a proposal today! Deadline for submission is January 30th, 2008. 
The RNCIII conference theme emphasizes the diversity of issues not only in relation to libraries but the social, cultural and political aspects that surround, divide and bring our communities together.

As librarians we wish to explore the current status of […]

Bridging the Gap: Juntos @ the Border

REFORMA, The National Association to promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking, is pleased to announce that its 3rd National Conference will be hosted in El Paso, Texas The REFORMA 3rd National Conference will continue to reflect the spirit of inclusiveness of our previous national conferences while allowing us to share […]