For Immediate Release Saturday, 02/10/2018 Contact: Naomi Bishop, MLIS President, American Indian Library Association DENVER— The American Indian Library Association (AILA), an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected “Shanyaak’utlaax: Salmon Boy” (2017), published by Sealaska Heritage Institute, edited by Tlingit speakers Johnny Marks, Hans Chester, David Katzeek, Nora Dauenhauer and Tlingit linguist … Continued
March 16, 2018 Dear AILA membership, The Youth Literature Awards Committee and the Executive Board write to express full support for the people harmed by Sherman Alexie. We believe and commend the writers who have spoken up and extend our heartfelt compassion to those who have chosen to remain silent. As librarians we have a … Continued
The definition of a tribal library varies across the U.S. The history and timeline of many tribal community libraries, archives, and cultural centers (museums) can somewhat be tracked through a handful of publications. However, as print resources become out of date, the need arises for an online central directory to keep the most up to … Continued
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Join us on Saturday, June 24, from 3-4pm in Hyatt Regency McCormick, Clark / CC 22AB for the AILA President’s Program featuring Ricardo Cate, Activism Through Art – My Time at Standing Rock. Please also join us for these other AILA-sponsored events: SATURDAY, June 24 ODLOS Toolkit Showcase: New Tools You Can Use, 8:30 – … Continued
The American Indian Library Association (AILA) is calling on all tribal librarians, archivists, community members, and the public to share stories to help us fight for continued federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). On March 16, 2017, President Donald Trump released his Budget Blueprint for 2018, also known as the … Continued
April 6, 2017 The American Indian Library Association (AILA) is strongly opposed to President Trump’s proposed federal budget that eliminates funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency that provides critical support for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian libraries, archives, and museums across the country. The IMLS Native … Continued
ALA Midwinter ALA Midwinter Meeting 2017 will be held January 20-24, 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Join us for these AILA events! Friday, January 20, 2017 JCLC Peachtree Trolley Tour, 1:00-2:30pm p.m. Connect with your fellow JCLC supporters on a 90-minute Peachtree Trolley Tour of Atlanta and enjoy Atlanta’s sights, which … Continued