ISSN 0736-8887 CHINESE AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION N E W S L E T T E R
Winter 2008 No. 99
MESSAGES 1-3 A Message from CALA President CONFERENCES & REPORTS ShaLi Zhang 4-7
CHINA EARTHQAUKE FUND My CALA presidential year started with and action items from the 2010 CALA Strategic Plan 8-10 many excitements and support from CALA approved by the CALA Board in June 2007. This year’s CHINA NEW MEMBERSHIP members. As you all know, CALA continues committee and taskforce charges and budgetary 11 increasing its profile and visibility at the national plans also reflect these goals: and international scenes through many of its • Strive for organizational excellence BOOKS-FOR-CHINA initiatives and programs. I feel very fortunate for 12-13 • Become a leader in global reach being a CALA president at the right time and for initiatives AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS having an opportunity to serve this wonderful 14-17 organization as well. • Enhance services to CALA membership Starting this year, I have worked closely • Provide educational opportunities FROM THE LIBRARY WORLD 18-19 with the Board of Directors to implement the goals • Advocate for users of Chinese heritage, Chinese culture, and Chinese language continued on next page