http://www.reformatucson.org/news REFORMATucson: Promoting Library Services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:52:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hello REFORMA-Tucson and interested LIS professionals and students! REFORMA-Tucson and Knowledge River (UA-SIRLS) are hosting an All-Arizona REFORMA meeting to discuss better ways to engage throughout the state. Following the meeting, we will host a social mixer for library professionals and students starting the new academic year! We look forward to ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=244 Hello REFORMA-Tucson and interested library professionals and students! Please join us at the next REFORMA-Tucson Chapter Meeting on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 6:00 pm in the SIRLS Multipurpose Room (UA Campus: 1515 East First Street, Tucson, AZ). We will be discussing our plans for the upcoming semester. If you would like ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=243 Hello REFORMA-Tucson: As the new Chapter President, I wanted to thank Elizabeth Soltero in addition to all the very active members for the great work you all did this year! I look forward to a great new year of bolstering our presence in Tucson and Arizona, highlighting the needs of Latinos ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=240 We have added the following session to our great line-up of workshops and panels dealing with the newest immigration and anti-ethnic studies in the State of Arizona. Representatives from the University of Arizona and Tucson Unified School District will speak about the laws and the impacts it will have on ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=236 There is still time to register for: The LiSLaS Conference: Entre bibliotecas y comunidades A Conference focused on Library Services for Latinos and the Spanish-speaking The goal of this workshopping conference is to present and highlight effective programs that attract, reach out to and work with Latino and Spanish-speaking patrons in our library ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=235 Hello REFORMA Tucson, As a fundraiser, we are raffling off a beautiful 8ft x 8ft quilt! Valued at $1,000.00! Proceeds from this quilt raffle will fund library student scholarships & literary events held within the local Tucson community such as our one day workshop conference, “Library Services for Latino and Spanish-speaking Patrons”. The ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=217 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 ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=214 Hello REFORMA Tucson, We have two candidates running for Chapter Vice President: Jeffery Cruz & Jessica Hernandez! This is special election that will be conducted through SurveyMonkey, the deadline to vote is Thursday, December 10th by 5pm. Here is the link to vote: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/72ZMNPJ We are forming a Scholarship Committee for the Tucson ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=211 Hello REFORMA Tucson Chapter, On behalf of REFORMA Tucson I would like to congratulate Jessica, Adriana, & Jeff for being the recipient of leaderships awards! Thank you for all your contributions to our chapter and in the community. *Congratulations to Jeff Cruz! He has been selected as an ARL 2009-2011 ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=206 Hello REFORMA Tucson, The KR Mixer held at Patti Overall's home was a success. Everyone enjoyed getting to know & getting reacquainted with each other. The food & sangria were delicious! Thank you Patti for opening your home to us! Welcome Sandy & new KR & SIRLS Students! The José Galvez presentation ... http://www.reformatucson.org/news/?p=205