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Maximizing Connections with Mini Conferences.Pdf Welcome! The WebJunction webinar will begin at 2:00 EST / 11:00 PST Audio broadcast or Teleconference Today’s audio is streaming over your computer’s speakers or headphones. If you cannot or do not wish to listen in this manner, please follow these steps to join the teleconference. Step 3: Follow dialing instructions Step 1: Leave the audio broadcast: on the window that pops up. or Step 2: Click Request button: XXXXXX XX Audio broadcast—volume If you are listening through your computer speakers or headset, you can adjust the volume on the Audio broadcast box: Chat Option • Please chat with “WebJunction Support” if you have technical difficulties. • Please post your questions to “All Participants.” • Please paste to chat your links to relevant resources. Step 1: Type in the dialog box. Step 2: Select recipient(s) from dropdown option. Step 3: Click “Send” button. Customize your experience • Panels can be minimized or maximized • Hover over edge of panels to drag and resize • Size can be adjusted or presentation can be viewed “full screen” • Use this menu at bottom right to return to panel view Closed Captioning is available • Access Closed- Captioning via the Media Viewer on your Panel options. • In the Media Viewer, select “Hide Header and Hide Chat” in the bottom right corner. Other Technical problems? Contact WebEx support Phone: 1-866-229-3239 Email: [email protected] Today’s Producers Jennifer Peterson Kendra Morgan Maximizing Connections with "Mini" Conferences February 17, 2010 Today’s webinar is brought to you by: In partnership with: Today’s Presenters Loida Garcia-Febo Tess Tobin REFORMA President Administrative Services Queens Library, New Librarian Americans Program and New York City College Special Services of Technology, the City University of New York Janice M. Rice Haipeng Li Outreach Coordinator Executive Director, Chinese College Library, American Librarians Undergraduate Library, Association, Associate University of Wisconsin- Director John Cotton Dana Madison Library, Rutgers University- Newark, NJ Museum of the American Indian New York City May 15, 2009 JOINT REFORMA NE AILA APALA BCALA CALA MINI CONFERENCE HISTORY OF THE JOINT MINI‐CONFERENCE y 2005 Equity of Access: Services to Multicultural Communities y Brooklyn Public Library: y 2006 Library Outreach Resources to Underserved Populations y Greenwich Public Library: y 2007 Breaking Down Barriers to Serve our Diverse Communities y Chatham Square Branch, New York Public Library y 2008 Libraries Working Beyond Borders y Instituto Cervantes, New York City y 2009 Information Without Borders: Multicultural and Multilingual Collections in the Digital Age y National Museum of the American Indian, New York City CO‐SPONSORSHIP y REFORMA Northeast Chapter y American Indian Library Association (AILA) y Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) y Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) y Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) JOINT MINI‐CONFERENCE Affordable Speakers agree to participate without honorariums Conference venue is a partner organization in the community Vendor participation pays for the lunch Free registration Benefits Librarians can attend a regional conference Librarians can share their ideas and scholarship Librarians can meet new colleagues Builds Community SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 6th Annual Joint Mini‐Conference EMBRACING OURSLEVES: Culture, Equity, and the Future of Librarianship New York City Haipeng Li, Co‐Chair, JCLC Steering Committee Janice Rice, Co‐Chair, JCLC Steering Committee Representation: y American Indian Library Association (AILA) y Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association APALA) y Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) y Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) y REFORMA, the National Association to Provide Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking •For selecting representatives to serve on the JCLC Steering Committee •For caucus support and contributions JCLC 2006: Held in Dallas, TX at the Adam's Mark Dallas Hotel from October 11–15, 2006 JCLC 2012: Theme: Gathering at the Waters: Celebrating Stories, Embracing Communities Time: September 19-23, 2012 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Crown Center American Indian Library Association (AILA) Representatives & Committee Chairs: Janice Rice: Co-Chair, JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Fundraising Committee Jody Gray: JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Registration Committee Florante Peter Ibanez: JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Publicity Committee Alanna Aiko Moore: JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Program Committee Gladys Smiley Bell: JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Local Arrangements Committee Jennifer Baxmeyer: JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Proceedings Committee Haipeng Li: Co-Chair, JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Evaluation Committee Dora Ho: JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Finance Committee Alexandra Rivera: JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Awards & Scholarships Committee Jacqueline Ayala: JCLC Steering Committee & Chair, Exhibits Committee Marcellus Turner, JCLC 2012 Secretary Kenneth A. Yamashita: JCLC 2012 Treasurer Amy McGuigan: JCLC 2012 Meeting Planner ALA Conference Services Miguel A. Figueroa: ALA Liaison to JCLC 2012 Office for Diversity, ALA Highlights of JCLC 2006 y Library science workers from all types of libraries y Channel for better communication across cultures y New & innovative projects, research & scholarship y Awards, professional development, networking y Tracks: Advocacy, Gender, Legacy, Recruitment & Retention, Service delivery& Staff Development y Two pre-conferences, length of conference Lessons Learned from 2006 y Greater communication & visibility via ALA & caucuses y Promote JCLC as a conference for everyone y Seek conference year selection with future national caucus conferences in mind y Develop a minimum level of participation to keep committee membership viable y Rotate leadership of steering committee, with one large caucus co-chairing with a smaller caucus y Advertise early and keep JCLC visible prior to conference Best Practices y Memorandum of Understanding endorsed by caucus membership and signed by Ethnic Caucus Presidents y Democratic process for voting: one vote per caucus y Committees have at least 1 representative from each caucus: 1 vote per caucus; in person and virtual meetings y Steering Committee meets yearly at annual and midwinter ALA conferences y Steering Committee has conference call meetings during the year y JCLC coordinates with ALA Conference Services & liaison support from ALA Diversity Office y Publicity at caucus level and ALA publications: stories, photos, buttons, webpage, programming y Receptions, fundraisers, & visibility in library world Awards and Scholarships Local Arrangements Evaluation Proceedings Exhibits Program Finance Publicity* Fundraising * Registration *Appointments prior to ALA annual 2010 Volunteer form: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/diversity/jclc/volunteer.cfm JCLC 2012 website: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/diversity/jclc/jclc.cfm •Denver Midwinter Reception 2009, ALA President Jim Rettig’s suite •Boston Midwinter Reception 2010, ALA President Camila Alire’s suite •San Diego Midwinter Reception 2011, ALA President Roberta Stevens’ suite •Roster of membership to be used for registration discounts •May submit ideas for programs •Culturally significant vendors for exhibits •Proceeds from conference go back to caucuses •Proceeds to be used for professional development & scholarships See you in Kansas City! September 19-23, 2012 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color Gathering at the Waters: Celebrating Stories, Embracing Communities Q&A Please submit your questions via Chat! Stay Involved On WebJunction webjunction.org/events/webinars On REFORMA www.reforma.org BlogJunction blog.webjunctionworks.org Crossroads (monthly newsletter) webjunction.org/crossroads Tell us what you need; we’re here to help! [email protected].
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