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 […]

WebJunction Webinar - Civics and Citizenship Toolkit for Public Libraries

[ January 8, 2008; 10:45 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join REFORMA-Tucson at the Santa Rosa Learning Center Computer Lab to experience a FREE Webinar (Web-based Seminar) offered by WebJunction. Santa Rosa is located at 1075 S. 10th Avenue, just north of 22nd Street.

10:45 am - 12:00 pm (Webinar begins at 11:00, but please allow time for on-site Webinar registration.)
Civics and Citizenship Toolkit for Public […]

Report on Recruiting for Diversity Webinar

Report from the Recruiting for Diversity In-Depth Webinar Session
The speakers were very insightful and provided excellent points on the issue of recruitment for diversity! There were 61 participants in this high-quality webinar from all over the U.S. The software used for the webinar sessions is very interactive, and I highly recommend participation in next month’s […]

AzLA Awards Presented to REFORMA-Tucson Members

The Arizona Library Association hosted an Awards Luncheon on November 15, 2007 at their Annual Conference in Mesa, AZ. REFORMA-Tucson was very proud to see two chapter members receive awards. Felicidades to Donie Gignac (Chapter Treasurer) and Gina Macaluso! We are very fortunate to have such passionate and dedicated librarians in our chapter.
Please see […]

WebJunction Webinar: Funding for Programs and Services to the Latino Community

[ December 11, 2007; 10:45 am to 12:00 pm. ] Join REFORMA-Tucson at the Santa Rosa Learning Center Computer Lab to experience a FREE Webinar (Web-based Seminar) offered by WebJunction. Santa Rosa is located at 1075 S. 10th Avenue, just north of 22nd Street.

10:45 am - 12:00 pm (Webinar begins at 11:00, but please allow time for on-site Webinar registration.)

Funding for Programs and Services to […]

WebJunction Webinar: Recruiting for Diversity

[ November 20, 2007; 10:45 am to 12:30 pm. ] Join REFORMA-Tucson at the Santa Rosa Learning Center Computer Lab to experience a FREE Webinar (Web-based Seminar) offered by WebJunction. Santa Rosa is located at 1075 S. 10th Avenue, just north of 22nd Street.

10:45 am - 12:30 pm (Webinar begins at 11:00, but please allow time for on-site Webinar registration.)

Recruiting for Diversity

Many libraries […]

December Dinner Meeting

[ December 11, 2007; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The REFORMA Tucson chapter dinner meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 6:00pm.  Dinner will be held at Barrio, located at 135 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701.

Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Adriana by Tuesday, December 4.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Knowledge River is currently accepting applications

Knowledge River, at the University of Arizona’s School of Information Resources and Library Science (SIRLS), is concerned with the special information interests and needs of Hispanics and Native Americans. Knowledge River offers students the opportunity to attain a Master’s Degree in Information Resources and Library Science and develop special areas of expertise, enhanced by our unique multicultural learning community.

Since […]

Story Town Event

Thanks to all who participated in the 4th annual Story Town event last Saturday at the Main Library.  Over 1100 people attended the event, sponsored by Target, MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS, Reading Seed, KB Home, REFORMA, the Friends and PCPL.  Heather Rowe, from KOLD, Ch. 13 was the emcee for the event.  There is a […]