Loida Garcia-Febo
2009-2010
Dear colleagues,
It has been a pleasure to serve as your President. My main goal for this 2009-2010 was to strengthen REFORMA’s position as an advocacy leader to ensure equitable access to library services by all members of our society and to their fundamental rights to know. I know that together we took our organization through a new era of changes to maximize efforts to better serve Latinos and the Spanish speaking.
Under the theme REFORMA: Building Community, REFORMA presented webinars about advocacy, social media, and professional development. I created Task Forces to recommend lines of action to include GLBT and Students into our agenda. Task Forces to renew our website and our AMS were created as well. Recommendations were presented at the annual meetings in DC.
REFORMA Programs at the ALA 2010 Annual Conference were planned, for the first-time ever, with four library associations: ALA, IFLA, PLA and SALALM. REFORMA President’s Program was coordinated with a national non-profit dedicated to promote reading, Las Comadres para Las Americas.
REFORMA continued working with ALA by developing Noche de Cuentos and donating funds towards Presidential Initiatives from ALA President, Camila Alire.
REFORMA Presence at the ALA 2010 Annual Conference:
Programs presented in partnership with four library associations and :
- REFORMA & IFLA Latin American & Caribbean Standing Committee:”Successful Stories: Library Services in Latin America”
REFORMA & Public Library Association: “Advocacy and Social Media: Library Services for All in the Community”
REFORMA & ALA’s New Members Round Table: “The New Professional Paradigm: Redefining the New Librarian”
REFORMA & SALALM: “Latinos, Immigration Issues and Library Services”
REFORMA President’s Program: Building Community- in partnership with Las Comadres para las Americas, a national organization to promote reading among Latinos and Spanish speakers.
Description:
Saturday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.@ WCC 203 A/B
Description: International authors highlight cultural elements that connects us all universally, globally. As librarians we walk various worlds and we bring all of these ideas with us to the reference desk, the children’s story hour, and to library programs and services. These transcend easily from the stories and narrative in books to actual service and relationships with the community. We have become a global community. Together you and I make the tapestry of our community. Each one is important, each one has value and worth, and each deserves respect for their contribution. Authors: Alberto Ferreras, Laura Lopez Cano, Beatriz Rivera, Ph.D, and Nora de Hoyos Comstock, Ph.D., President & CEO of Las Comadres.
Alberto Ferreras http://www.albertoferreras.com/
Laura Lopez Cano http://www.lauralopezcano.com/
Beatriz Rivera http://voices.cla.umn.edu/artistpages/rivera_beatriz.php
Las Comadres para Las Americas: http://www.lascomadres.org/lco/lco-eng/index.html
Poster Presentation at the ALA Diversity Fair: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=186107&id=26439643928
CAYASC presented a wonderful program in partnership with AASL, PLA and YALSA:
Reaching Latino Teens Through Multiple Literacies: A Program for School and Public Librarians
Webinars presented in partnership with Webjunction:
Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services with IFLA and ALA
http://www.webjunction.org/community-relations/articles/content/86131538
Purpose: Share how non-profits such as libraries can use social websites to put access to information and libraries on the agenda of community leaders, elected officials, and local and national agencies.
Maximizing connections with Mini Conferences
http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/webinar-archives/articles/content/91731215
Purpose: Share best practices in planning, coordinating and hosting a “mini” conference from colleagues who have had success in their regions. In these times of tight budgets and restricted travel, attending national conferences has become impossible for many library staff. Many local and regional agencies are joining forces to coordinate “mini” conferences that provide the means of connecting and collaborating locally, often providing a more focused and meaningful experience for attendees.
Mission Critical: Services to Spanish Speakers
http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/webinar-archives/-/articles/content/97942789
Purpose: Share how your outreach efforts and your community can help position the library as critical in the eyes of stakeholders and decision makers.
New Task Forces:
GLBT Task Force
Student Chapters Task Force
Website Task Force
AMS Task Force
Resolutions approved by the Executive Board:
- Resolution on Texas State Board of Education Curriculum Standards
- Rose Violet Zertuche Trevino Scholarship
- Resolution Opposing Arizona SB 1070
- REFORMA Legislative Committee Chair, Sol Gomez worked countless hours with many colleagues from ALA Council and REFORMA to bring to Council this resolution. As part of ALA’s Committee on Legislation (COL) report, COL Chair, Mario Ascencio moved the resolution which was approved: Resolution to ensure equitable access to library services for all people regardless of immigrant status.
- This resolution is the result of an extraordinary team work where many Reformistas worked around the clock during 1.5 day to produce a successful document. First, REFORMA Executive Board approved our resolution in an extraordinary session. Afterwards Sol, Mario, Carol Brey-Casiano, Jose Aponte and John Sandstrom consulted, reviewed and edited with many ALA Council and REFORMA colleagues. It was great to work with them.
Awards:
The San Francisco and Topeka and Shawnee County Public Libraries won this year’s prestigious Mora Award for their commendable efforts in promoting El Dia de los niños/El Dia de los libros. They will receive $1000 and a plaque commemorating their efforts. The Mora Award Plaque will be presented at Midwinter Conference of the ALA during the REFORMA Scholarship Fundraiser.
The 2010 Librarian of the Year Award was awarded to Oralia Garza de Cortes and Susana Hinojosa.
2010 Pura Belpre Award: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal/index.cfm
Work with ALA:
REFORMA donated $10,000 towards the Spectrum Presidential Initiative developed by ALA President, Camila Alire. This set the bases to establish the first-ever REFORMA Spectrum Scholar. The recipient is Nancy Gallegos who is currently enrolled in Dominican University’ SLIS program.
Noche de Cuentos 2010 http://nochedecuentos.wordpress.com/
Work with AMBAC:
REFORMA and AMBAC Agreement was renewed for three years during the ALA Midwinter Conference at the REFORMA Scholarship Fundraiser by Jesus Lau, AMBAC President, and myself as REFORMA President.
Note that all reports sent to our REFORMA Secretary will be uploaded to our wiki.
Loida Represented REFORMA @:
- Interviewed by Vista Magazine about library and information services to Latinos and Spanish speakers.
- Participated of a meeting with Spain’s Minister of Culture to discuss reading of materials in Spanish in the USA.
- Presentation at Bibliotecas, Creatividad y Promocion del Libro (Libraries, Creativity and Promotion of Books) at the LIBER International Book Fair in Madrid in conjunction with FESABID (library association from Spain). Blog post including pictures and PP presentation: http://loidagarciafebo.com/2009/10/10/liber-2009-madrid/
- Presentation at Serving New Jersey’s GLBT Community Workshop/ Services for GLBT Latinos.
- Presentation at REFORMA/Webjunction webinar, Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services – and- Mission Critical: Services to Spanish Speakers.
- Guest speaker (via Skype) at LIS event at the University of Puerto Rico.
- Guest interviewer. Interviewed Esmeralda Santiago for Las Comadres para Las Americas National Teleconference.
- Submitted commentary for MALDEF meeting about the Texas State Board of Education Curriculum Standards.
- Speaker: “Advocacy and Social Media: Library Services for All in the Community” program by REFORMA & PLA at the ALA 2010 Annual Conference.
Thanks to the Executive Board, the Board of Officers, Chapter Presidents, Operational Committee Chairs, Task Force members and the Webmaster. Heartfelt thanks to many of you for dedicating countless hours to my Presidential Initiatives. Special thanks to our exceptional Sandra Rios Balderrama who provided extraordinarily timely help. It has been wonderful to work with such dedicated and passionate colleagues. This Monday, June 28, I move on to new responsibilities and leave you in the capable hands of Lucia Gonzalez.
Respectfully submitted,
Loida Garcia-Febo
REFORMA President 2009-2010
REFORMA & Public Library Association: “Advocacy and Social Networking: library services for all in the community”
REFORMA & ALA’s New Members Round Table: “New Professional Paradigm: Redefining the New Librarian”
REFORMA & SALALM: “Latinos, immigration issues and library services”
Saturday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.@ WCC 203 A/B
Description: International authors highlight cultural elements that connects us all universally, globally. As librarians we walk various worlds and we bring all of these ideas with us to the reference desk, the children’s story hour, and to library programs and services. These transcend easily from the stories and narrative in books to actual service and relationships with the community. We have become a global community. Together you and I make the tapestry of our community. Each one is important, each one has value and worth, and each deserves respect for their contribution. Authors: Alberto Ferrera, Laura Lopez Cano, Beatriz Rivera, Ph.D, and Nora de Hoyos Comstock, Ph.D., President & CEO of Las Comadres.
Together we can! REFORMA Building Community.
Best,
Loida Garcia-Febo
REFORMA President
REFORMA @ ALA Annual Conference: Washington D.C. 2010
| Executive Committee Meeting | Friday | : 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | MAY – North Carolina | |
| National Conference Planning I | Saturday | 8:00 am – 10:00 am | MAY – Cabinet | |
| Immigration Issues and Library Services | Saturday | 8:00 am – 10:00 am | MAY – Colonial | |
| Building Community –REFORMAPresident’s Program | Saturday | 10:30 am – 12:00 noon | WCC – 203/AB | |
| Reaching Latino Teens Through Multiple Literacies: A program for School and Public Librarians | Saturday | 1:30-3:30 pm. | MAY – Colonial | |
| Advocacy and Social Media: Library Services for All in the Community | Saturday | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | WCC – 203 A/B | |
| Scholarship Fundraiser / Gran Pachanga! | Saturday | 7:30 pm | Salon Bolivariano/ Venezuelan Embassy– 2443 Massachusetts Ave NW. |
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| Belpre Celebracion Planning Committee | Sunday | 6:30a-7:30 am | MAY- Massachusetts | |
| BOARD MEETING | Sunday | 8:00-10:00 am | MAY – Pennsylvania | |
| Successful Stories: Library Services in Latin America | Sunday | 10:30 am – 12:00 noon | MAY – Senate | |
| Pura Belpré Award Celebration | Sunday | 1:30 – 3:30pm | MAY – East/State BR’s | |
| National Conference Planning | Sunday | 4p-6:00p | MAY – Cabinet | |
| The New Professional Paradigm: Redefining the New Librarian | Sunday | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | MAY-Colonial | |
| MEMBERSHIP MEETING | Monday | 8:00-10:30 am | MAY – New York | |
| Executive Committee Meeting | Monday |
10:30 – 12:00 noon
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MAY – South Carolina | |
| New President’s Work Session | Monday | 12p-1:00p | MAY – North Carolina |
– This page includes my messages as REFORMA President –
February 13, 2010
REFORMA/Webjunction joint webinar:
Maximizing connections with Mini Conferences
Join us on February 17 for Maximizing Local Connections and Resources with “Min” Conferences, the second in a series of webinars presented in collaboration with REFORMA. In these times of tight budgets and restricted travel, attending national conferences has become impossible for many library staff. Many local and regional agencies are joining forces to coordinate “mini” conferences that provide the means of connecting and collaborating locally, often providing a more focused and meaningful experience for attendees. Since 2005, the Northeast Chapter of REFORMA has joined forces with ALA ethnic caucuses to present a terrific conference where library workers network, exchange ideas and listen to quality speakers. What started as an idea has grown into an annual event embraced by REFORMA, AILA, APALA, BCALA and CALA. Come hear best practices in planning, coordinating and hosting a “mini” conference from your colleagues who have had success in their regions. Webinar presenters include Loida Garcia-Febo, REFORMA president; Tess Tobin, REFORMA’s Northeast Chapter; and Janice Rice and Haipeng Li, co-chairs of the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color.
Best,
Loida
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January 13, 2010
Dear REFORMA Colleagues,
I hope you are having a good 2010. I continue to work with library associations to strengthen REFORMA’s position nationally and internationally. As a result, REFORMA is presenting the following programs during the ALA Annual Conference 2010 in Washington DC:
- REFORMA & IFLA Latin American & Caribbean Standing Committee: “Library services in Latin America”
- REFORMA & Public Library Association: “Advocacy and Social Networking: library services for all in the community”
- REFORMA & ALA’s New Members Round Table: “New Professional Paradigm: Redefining the New Librarian”
- REFORMA & SALALM: “Latinos, immigration issues and library services”
I’d like to thank you for attending our first REFORMA/Webjunction webinar, Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services. It was a huge success! You can access the materials including Power Point slides and recording at http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/webinar-archives/-/articles/content/86131538
This was the first of three webinars to be presented with Webjunction during 2009-2010 – as part of my Presidential initiatives. The goal of the webinar was to help library workers to effectively advocate, and promote REFORMA within the library world and at an international level.
REFORMA is launching Noche de Cuentos 2010, a family literacy focus program generously supported by the American Library Association as part of ALA President Camila Alire’s Family Literacy Focus Initiative. Noche de Cuentos will be celebrated March 20-27, 2010 in conjunction with World Storytelling Day, observed during the spring equinox on March 20. More information and call for submissions here: http://nochedecuentos.wordpress.com/ (Thanks to Max Macias for creating the blog!)
REFORMA was also present at FIL, Guadalajara Book Fair. Luis Chaparro, Immediate Past President greeted attendees on behalf of our association. Many of our members attended this worldwide famous Book Fair.
The San Francisco and Topeka and Shawnee County Public Libraries won this year’s prestigious Mora Award for their commendable efforts in promoting El Dia de los niños/El Dia de los libros. They will receive $1000 and a plaque commemorating their efforts. The Mora Award Plaque will be presented at Midwinter Conference of the ALA during the REFORMA Scholarship Fundraiser.
REFORMA and AMBAC Agreement will be signed during the ALA Midwinter Conference at the REFORMA Scholarship Fundraiser.
Appointments:
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of fellow dedicated Reformistas as Chairs for the following Committees. Join me to congratulate:
- Sol Gomez: Chair of the Legislative Committee
- Jessica Hernandez: Chair of the Public Relations Committee
- Newsletter Co-Editors: Dr. Ivan Calimano, Jessica Hernandez
In order to re-design our website, particularly the homepage, I have created the REFORMA Website Task Force. Carissa Purnell is leading this effort and is working with Jose Ruiz-Alvarez and Myrna Torres. Max Macias and Carlos Rodriguez are working with them as well.
Summary of my activities including presentations and association’s work:
- Presentation at REFORMA/Webjunction webinar, Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services.
Guest speaker (via Skype) at LIS event at the University of Puerto Rico.
Guest interviewer. Interviewed Esmeralda Santiago for Las Comadres para Las Americas National Teleconference.
IFLA Rep., Speaker. IFLA/UNESCO Internet Manifesto Guidelines: Librarian’s Role. Lima, Peru.
IFLA Rep., Trainer. IFLA/UNESCO Internet Manifesto Guidelines Train the Trainers Workshop. Cuzco, Peru.
IFLA/FAIFE Strategic Meeting- as a member of FAIFE Executive Board. Helsinki, Finland.
Best regards,
Loida
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December 30, 2009
Dear colleagues:
As part of my Presidential initiatives, I’ve been in communication with library associations to present programs during the ALA Annual Conference in Washington DC in June 2010. As a result, REFORMA is presenting the following programs:
REFORMA & IFLA Latin American & Caribbean Standing Committee: “Library services in Latin America”
REFORMA & Public Library Association: “Advocacy and Social Networking: library services for all in the community”
REFORMA & ALA’s New Members Round Table: “New Professional Paradigm: Redefining the New Librarian”
REFORMA & SALALM: “Latinos, immigration issues and library services”
Consider submitting presentation proposals!
Together we can! REFORMA Building Community.
Best,
Loida Garcia-Febo
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November 19, 2009
Dear Reformistas,
Today’s webinar with Webjunction was a smashing success! For the first time REFORMA National partnered with Webjunction to present a webinar for the library community. It was fantastic to have guest speakers from ALA and IFLA = three library associations sharing their Advocacy efforts!
Kudos to our own Max Macias for his excellent presentation.
Thanks everyone for participating. For you and for those who missed it, see below instructions to access the archived webinar.
This was the first of three webinars in partnership with Webjunction as part of my Presidential initiatives. Stay tuned.
Best,
Loida Garcia-Febo
REFORMA President 2009-2010
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November 12, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Loida Garcia-Febo, President
REFORMA
Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services
Webinar on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST
REFORMA and Webjunction are partnering to present a webinar about how non-profits such as libraries can use social websites to put access to information and libraries on the agenda of community leaders, elected officials, and local and national agencies. The content of this WebJunction and REFORMA co-sponsored webinar includes a background on social websites, how to use social websites for advocacy, national and international advocacy efforts by representatives from American Library Association (ALA) and the International Federation of Libraries and Institutions (IFLA), and suggestions on how to advocate for services for Latinos and Spanish speakers. Guest speakers include Meredith Farkas, Head of Instructional Initiatives at Norwich University; Fiona Bradley, IFLA Programme Coordinator ALP; Marci Merola, Director, ALA Office for Library Advocacy; Max Macias, Serials Technician at Portland Community College; and Loida Garcia-Febo, Assistant Coordinator New Americans Program and Special Services at Queens Library.
Registration is required for this event: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1623
Questions can be directed to Loida Garcia-Febo at loidagarciafebo@gmail.com or further information can be found on the Webjunction website at http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1623
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October 16, 2009
Dear REFORMA Colleagues,
I hope you are having a good October. I continue to work with the membership to strengthen REFORMA’s position as an advocacy leader. Together, we can! I am very happy to inform that the first webinar from my Presidential initiatives has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 19 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST. You can register for Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services at http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1623
This is the first of three webinars to be presented with Webjunction during 2009-2010. This webinar will help library workers to effectively advocate, and promote REFORMA within the library world and at an international level. I am very excited about this webinar.
Appointments:
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of fellow dedicated Reformistas as Chairs for the following Committees. Join me to congratulate:
Tess Tobin: Chair of the Education Committee
Jaime Naidoo: Co-Chair of CAYASC
In order to compile information and look into ways of serving GLBT, I have created REFORMA GLBT Task Force. Cristina Ramirez will lead this effort and will work with Anita Calderon and Lucia Shelton to submit recommendations to the Executive Board by ALA Midwinter.
I have also created a Student Chapters Task Force to explore ways of working with students. Members of the Task Force: Toni Anaya (Mentoring Chair), Daniel Berdaner (Membership Chair) and Tess Tobin (Education Chair). Tess is the Task Force leader.
Summary of activities:
- Presentation at Bibliotecas, Creatividad y Promocion del Libro (Libraries, Creativity and Promotion of Books) at the LIBER International Book Fair in Madrid in conjunction with FESABID (library association from Spain). Blog post including pictures and PP presentation: http://loidagarciafebo.com/2009/10/10/liber-2009-madrid/
- Presentation at Serving New Jersey’s GLBT Community Workshop/ Services for GLBT Latinos.
Best,
Loida
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September 16, 2009
Dear REFORMA Colleagues,
Many interesting things have happened since my last message. It is my intention to send a monthly message to share my activities with you, Reformistas. If you’d like to receive more frequent updates follow me on twitter: loidagarciafebo
I also post videos on my video channels in YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Loidagarciafebo
and Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/channels/loidatime
My messages will be available on the REFORMA wiki soon.
Appointments:
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of fellow dedicated Reformistas as Chairs for the following Committees. Join me to congratulate:
Children’s & Young Adults Services
Co-Chairs
Alma Ramos-McDermott
Freda Mosquera
2011 Belpre Award Selection Committee REFORMA Appointees
Irania Patterson
Floyd C. Dickman
Tatiana de la Tierra
Librarian of the Year (LOTY) Committee: Janice Greenberg
Membership Committee: Daniel Berdaner
Nominations Committee: Xima Avalos
I am still working towards appointing a few more Chairs and expect to make another announcement within the next few weeks.
Summary of activities:
- I attended the World Library and Information Congres: 75thIFLA General Conference and Assembly in Milan, Italy. There I spoke at the Newcomers Session about “Modern things at the Congress (Technologies).”
- I also spoke at the joint program of the New Professionals Special Interest Group (NPSIG) and the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Standing Committee (CPDWL) titled “Creating a positive work environment for a multi-generational library and information workforce.”
Prior to the IFLA Congress, I co-organized and participated in a joint Satellite Meeting (pre-conference) of the NPSIG and CPDWL in Bologna entitled “Moving in, Moving up, and Moving on: strategies for regenerating the library and information profession.” http://www.ifla.org/en/events/moving-in-moving-up-and-moving-on-strategies-for-regenerating-the-library-and-information-pro - While at the IFLA Congress I started conversations with the Latin American & Caribbean Section of IFLA to ensure future collaboration with REFORMA.
- Interviewed by Vista Magazine about library and information services to Latinos and Spanish speakers.
- Participated of a meeting with Spain’s Minister of Culture to discuss reading of materials in Spanish in the USA.
- Coordinated a conference call with REFORMA AMS Task Force to start discussing a potential move towards a new Automated System for REFORMA. In a nutshell, this would help us to provide the online tools necessary to manage our members. It will provide both administrative tools and member tools.
Best,
Loida
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August 10, 2009
Dear REFORMA Colleagues:
It is my pleasure to serve as your new President. The theme of my Presidency is REFORMA: Building Community. My main goal is to strengthen REFORMA’s position as an advocacy leader to ensure equitable access to library services by all members of our society and to their fundamental rights to know.
Together we will take our organization through a new era of changes to maximize efforts to better serve Latinos and the Spanish speaking. Some of the topics included in my plan are:
Using social software for advocacy
Understanding the importance of developing Spanish collections, programs and services for the Latino and the Spanish speaking (including homeless, persons with disabilities and GLBT)
Successfully dealing with challenged books
Communicating with elected officials, library decision-makers, library workers and community
Recruiting Latinos and promoting librarianship
More details of my initial plan were published on the latest issue of the REFORMA Newsletter (Volume 27, Number 1/2). Stay tuned for more announcements. I will share news via our website, listserv, Twitter, Facebook, and my own blog http://loidagarciafebo.com/
As I start my Presidency I will be appointing members to various committees. I hope to complete the appointments and announce them very soon. If you are interested in working with a committee, contact me.
I am very excited to work with dedicated professionals to continue promoting library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking.
My very best,
Loida
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