Celebrating Extraordinary Examples of Diversity and Outreach in Action @ America’s Libraries
10th Annual Diversity and Outreach Fair
ALA Annual Conference – Washington, D.C.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Washington Convention Center
The 2007 Diversity and Outreach Fair will highlight bookmobile and other innovative services to underserved communities including,
§ Bookmobiles and literacy programs v Mobile access to technology
§ Bookmobile services to specific v Innovative services to other underserved
populations, including: communities, including:
§ People with disabilities § Poor and low-income families
§ Homeless people § Homebound people
§ Communities of color § At-risk youth
§ Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Community
§ Incarcerated persons
§ New Americans
§ Children & Seniors
Librarians are invited to share their experiences and resources through a poster presentation and informal conversations with colleagues. Showcase your library’s accomplishments and help inspire others interested in creating and sustaining literacy and outreach services at libraries across the country. Entry forms are available online at www.ala.org/divfair and will be accepted through April 30th, 2007.
For additional information, contact: Tanga Morris
ALA – Office for Literacy and Outreach Services
(800) 545-2433, ext. 4294
tmorris@ala.org
Prizes will be awarded in recognition of presentations that demonstrate visual appeal, creativity, and how programs and services impacted their local communities.
The Diversity and Outreach Fair is generously supported by DEMCO
