Reforma * Black Librarians Network of New Jersey * Black Caucus of ALA * Chinese American Librarians Association
Reforma -- The National Association to Promote Library Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking; 16 chapters; http://www.reforma.org
Established in 1971 as an affiliate of ALA, goals include: development of Spanish-language and Latino-oriented library collections; recruitment of bilingual, bicultural personnel; Latino public awareness of available library services and collections; advocacy on behalf of the information needs of the Latino community; staff training and development in serving the Latino community; liaison to other professional organizations. Publishes newsletter, maintains a listserv and web page, presents programs, and offers scholarships, awards.
The Northeast Chapter membership is free for 1st-year students, $5 after that; see http://www.reforma-northeast.org
Black Librarians Network of New Jersey
Goals are to develop library and information services to meet the needs of Black communities in NJ; encourage full use of libraries by all segments of the Black population; promote participation of Black library personnel in all levels of the profession; recruit Black students for the profession; promote continuing education; provide a forum for discussing issues; create opportunities for the presentation of Black poets, lecturers, artists and authors; press for significant career advancement for Black staff; promote the development of resources by and about Black people in all types of libraries in NJ.
Dues are $10. Contact Pamela Theus, theusp@wpunj.edu.
Black Caucus of ALA (BCALA) http://www.bcala.org/
Goals are similar, but operates at a national level. MLIS student dues are $4. See the site for membership form.
Black Caucus of the American Library Association--New Jersey Chapter (BCALA-NJ); http://www.bcala-nj.org/
The newest organization in New Jersey, spearheaded by recent Rutgers MLIS grads.
Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA); 5 chapters http://www.cala-web.org
CALA has sister relations with the library association in China and Taipei. Goals are to enhance communication among Chinese American librarians and among librarians interested in services to Chinese American populations; to serve as a forum for the discussion of professional concerns, and provide a vehicle for cooperation with other organizations having allied interests, to promote the professionalism of Chinese and American librarians. CALA publishes a journal, newsletter, and membership directory; mounts programs; awards scholarships.
See the site for membership form.