New York Black Librarians Caucus, Inc. (NYBLC, Inc.)

As an affiliate of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA), the New York Black Librarians Caucus, Inc. (NYBLC, Inc.) is committed to the professional development, growth of and opportunities for library professionals; to scholarship, mentoring and support of graduate library students; to bridging the digital divide; and to advocate for quality standards and services in school libraries, in special libraries, on college and university campuses and in public libraries serving our communities.
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REFORMA

The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking was established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA). REFORMA has actively sought to promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the Latino community; the establishment of a national information and support network among individuals who share our goals; the education of the U.S. Latino population in regards to the availability and types of library services; and lobbying efforts to preserve existing library resource centers serving the interests of Latinos.

Ramapo Catskill Library System
(RCLS)

The Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) is a non-profit, cooperative public library system chartered in 1959 by the New York State Board of Regents.

Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association
​(APALA)

APALA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing leadership opportunities through informed dialogue that addresses the needs of Asian/Pacific American librarians and those who serve APA communities. ​

Black Caucus of the American Library Association
(BCALA)

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association serves as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation’s African American community; and provides leadership for the recruitment and professional development of African American librarians.

Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA)

CALA is an affiliate of American Library Association, IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations Institutions) and JCLC (Joint Council of Librarians of Color)

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American Indian Library Association
​(AILA)

An affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), the American Indian Library Association is a membership action group that addresses the library-related needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Members are individuals and institutions interested in the development of programs to improve Indian library, cultural, and informational services in school, public, and research libraries on reservations. AILA is also committed to disseminating information about Indian cultures, languages, values, and information needs to the library community.

 LibVoices Podcast

Hear from librarians of color speak to the fullness of their careers including successes, challenges, and achievements.
​How do they do it? To find out more about LibVoices follow them on social media.
​Twitter: https://twitter.com/libvoic & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libvoices

Joint Conference of Librarians of Color

The 4th National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color will be held October 5-9, 2022, at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

NYLA ESRT: Ethnic Services Round Table

The purpose of this Round Table is to provide a forum for the exchange of information within the following objectives:
  • to share information on ethnic services through a cooperative network,
  • to develop and promote ethnic collections,
  • to design services for ethnic groups, and
  • to provide up-to-date funding information available from public and private sources in support of ethnic programs.

We here

a supportive community for BIPOC library and archive workers
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wehere.space/
twitter: https://twitter.com/weherespace
Uproot (we here's publications): https://www.uproot.space/

 New York Library Association (NYLA)

The New York Library Association is a group that promotes libraries in New York. It was founded in 1890 and was the first statewide organization of librarians in the United States. The Coalition is a Roundtable of NYLA

WOC+LIB

WOC+LIB is a place for WOC and POC to express innovative ideas, transformative work, commentary, critiques, personal experiences, original research, and other professional literature.

Center for Educational Equity & Social Justice

Through the establishment of youth and adult leadership opportunities, the center amplifies the diverse voices of our students and educators to improve equity in our schools and learning communities throughout Dutchess County and beyond.

Kaetrena Davis Kendrick Workplace Training

a graduate of the historic Clark Atlanta University School of Library and Information Studies and an alumna of Winthrop University. her research interests include professionalism, ethics, racial and ethnic diversity in the LIS field, and
​the role of communities of practice in practical academic librarianship.