Naomi Bishop Research Librarian, Ventana Medical Systems, Tucson, AZ What do you do? I’m a solo research librarian at an international company that manufactures instruments for cancer diagnostics. I provide research support, online literature searches, and instruction to support company information needs. My main customers are scientists, engineers, and pathologists, but I support all areas … Continued
Bryant, George and Miller, Amy. Xiipúktan (First of All): Three Views of the Origins of the Quechan People. Cambridge, UK: OpenBook Publishers, 2013. DOI: 10.11647/OBP.0037 Review submitted by Naomi Caldwell, PhD Associate Professor and Coordinator, Library Education Media Program, Alabama State University First of All is a remarkable collaborative work by George Bryant, a fluent native … Continued
The American Indian Youth Literature Awards are presented every two years. The awards were established as a way to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians. Books selected to receive the award will present American Indians in the fullness of their humanity in the present and past contexts. … Continued
The American Indian Library Association (AILA) has selected Aaron LaFromboise, a member of the Blackfeet Nation, for the 2014 ALA Emerging Leaders program. As sponsor, AILA provides a stipend of $1,000 to support her attendance and participation in the Emerging Leaders program at the 2014 ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. Aaron earned her undergraduate degree … Continued
Registration for the International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum has been extended to April 24, 2013. To register
There are 2 scholarships ($300 each) for students to attend the International Indigenous Librarians Forum. Deadline is April 12 to apply. APPLY HERE
We hope to see you in Bellingham, WA at the Eighth International Indigenous Librarians Forum Registration will be closing on April 10, 2013.
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Registration is now open for the 8th International Indigenous Librarians Forum. Click here!
AILA will be hosting the Eighth International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum on May 10-13, 2013 in Bellingham, WA. More details can be found at http://ailanet.org/activities/iilf-2013/. Questions can be addressed to Jody Gray grayjl@umn.edu.