Asian Pacific American Librarians Association
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APALA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing leadership opportunities through informed dialogue that addresses the needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander library workers and those who serve these communities.
Looking for a mentor—or ready to mentor? APALA’s 2026–27 Mentoring Program is now accepting applications through 7/31/26. Participants say it’s a great way to meet APALA members, share advice, and collaborate. Learn more at bit.ly/APALA_Mentoring or mentoring@apalaweb.org!
At #ALAAC26? Join us Saturday, June 27th, from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM for the APALA and AILA Presidents' Program: "Supporting AANHPI and Indigenous library users and staff with disabilities"! The program is being held at McCormick Place, W 192 B. annual2026.eventscribe.net/index.asp?pr...
ALA 2026 Annual Conference
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Down to 15 tickets. If you’re headed to Chicago for #ALAAC26, we’d love to see you there!
Asian Pacific American Librarians Association@apalaweb.org · 3mo agoCome celebrate the 2026 APALA Literature Award winners at ALA Annual! Open to members, library folks, and all supporters of AANHPI stories. Interested? Sign up here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... (zeffy.com in Bing) We hope to see you there! #ALAAC26 #APALA
Have your say in APALA’s future! 🌟Take our 6‑min Strategic Plan Survey (closes June 21): forms.gle/KytaYZY1u4Mr... We’ll share early insights at #ALAAC26 June 28, with a virtual update afterward. Thank you if you’ve already responded. We greatly appreciate it!
APALA Strategic Plan Membership Survey 2025-2026
The APALA Executive Board sends an annual membership survey that is reviewed every year. All responses are anonymous, and your feedback will greatly support our efforts to help develop our next strate...
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APALA #ALASC26 Museum Visit! -- Join us at the Field Museum (Chicago) for a self-guided tour. When? Fri, June 26 - Meet 12:45 PM | Enter 1 PM Cost? Nope. FREE to APALA members, registration required Where: 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr More Info? apala.wildapricot.org/event-6697106
If you’re in the mood to browse, remember that APALA’s Winter 2026 newsletter is online. News, chapter updates, articles, book reviews, and member highlights — all in one place. Read it (and past newsletters) here: apalaweb.org/apala-newsle...
#ALAAC26 will be here before you know it! 🎉 Tickets are still available—don’t miss your chance to celebrate this year’s incredible honorees and enjoy a fun, memorable night. Join us!
Asian Pacific American Librarians Association@apalaweb.org · 3mo ago✨ Enjoy an inspiring evening of recognition, community, and culture. Don’t miss your chance to attend this year’s APALA Literature Awards Banquet! Join us in Chicago as we celebrate outstanding AANHPI voices, stories, and contributions.
🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Talk Story Grant recipients! 🎉 AILA & APALA award $800 to each organization to support programs uplifting AANHPI & AIAN communities. Learn more at: apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant-winners
✨ Enjoy an inspiring evening of recognition, community, and culture. Don’t miss your chance to attend this year’s APALA Literature Awards Banquet! Join us in Chicago as we celebrate outstanding AANHPI voices, stories, and contributions.
Asian Pacific American Librarians Association@apalaweb.org · 3mo agoCome celebrate the 2026 APALA Literature Award winners at ALA Annual! Open to members, library folks, and all supporters of AANHPI stories. Interested? Sign up here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... (zeffy.com in Bing) We hope to see you there! #ALAAC26 #APALA
APALA election results are officially in! Cheers to the newly elected Executive Board, and deep appreciation to all who ran. Your commitment keeps APALA moving. For more, visit: www.apalaweb.org/apala-2026-2... Vector Graphic in the Public Domain.
Come celebrate the 2026 APALA Literature Award winners at ALA Annual! Open to members, library folks, and all supporters of AANHPI stories. Interested? Sign up here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticket... (zeffy.com in Bing) We hope to see you there! #ALAAC26 #APALA
“The deadline is sneaking up on us. If you’re interested, don’t sleep on it — get your name in soon!”
Asian Pacific American Librarians Association@apalaweb.org · 5mo agoWe're excited to announce that applications are now open for two scholarships: The APALA Scholarship and the JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship! To apply and get more information, check out: www.apalaweb.org/awards/apala... Applications are due on March 23rd, so don't delay!
Join us **Tuesday, April 14 at 12 PM EST** as we discuss *The Leavers* by Lisa Ko, winner of the APALA Literature Award. ✨ Come for the conversation, stay for the community. 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/APALABookClub More: www.apalaweb.org/join-the-apa...
A "...champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, data management, and equitable scholarly communication...", APALA is proud to endorse Yasmeen Shorish (she/her) as @ala-acrl.bsky.social 's presidential candidate for 2027-2028. More on our page: www.apalaweb.org/apala-endors...
APALA members—it's time to vote for your next Executive Board! 🎉 Choose the next VP/President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and 2 Members-at-Large. Voting ends on March 30, 2026 (11:59 PM ET) Learn more about the candidates at: www.apalaweb.org/apala-2026-2...
A reflection from APALA 2025 Travel Grant Recipient, Joe Lee: "Attending the ALA Conference has reminded me of the importance of community and the power of our unique voices, especially through the written word—now, more than ever." More on APALA's website: www.apalaweb.org/2025-ala-ref...
We're excited to announce that applications are now open for two scholarships: The APALA Scholarship and the JCLC NALCo LIS Student Scholarship! To apply and get more information, check out: www.apalaweb.org/awards/apala... Applications are due on March 23rd, so don't delay!
"Emergent Dharma is a collection of essays from Asian American feminist writers, sharing their experiences as practitioners of Buddhism. These essays seek to identify what Asian American Buddhism is and how it relates to American Buddhism..."
A reminder... The deadline for Travel Grant applications is coming soon...on February 2nd. It'll be here before you know it, so don't delay...apply today!
Asian Pacific American Librarians Association@apalaweb.org · 7mo agoApplications for the APALA Travel Grant are now open! The APALA Travel Grant helps fund participation in ALA Annual in Chicago this June for APALA members. Apply by February 2, 2026. To apply or join APALA, visit apalaweb.org www.apalaweb.org/now-acceptin...
At today's Youth Media Awards, our very own @jaenarae.bsky.social announced many of 2026's winners & honor recipients of the Asian Pacific American Awards for Literature Want to know all of them? Check out our press release here: www.apalaweb.org/2026-asian-p... Congratulations to all!
A reminder... The deadline for Travel Grant applications is coming soon...on February 2nd. It'll be here before you know it, so don't delay...apply today!
Asian Pacific American Librarians Association@apalaweb.org · 7mo agoApplications for the APALA Travel Grant are now open! The APALA Travel Grant helps fund participation in ALA Annual in Chicago this June for APALA members. Apply by February 2, 2026. To apply or join APALA, visit apalaweb.org www.apalaweb.org/now-acceptin...
Applications for the APALA Travel Grant are now open! The APALA Travel Grant helps fund participation in ALA Annual in Chicago this June for APALA members. Apply by February 2, 2026. To apply or join APALA, visit apalaweb.org www.apalaweb.org/now-acceptin...
"On a foggy Thursday afternoon at the Sunset Branch of the San Francisco Public Library, Herby shared intriguing stories behind the 50 Chinatown postcards that were on display. The postcards were donated from his private collection..." www.apalaweb.org/postcards-fr...
Happy 2026, APALA! Today, we're posting a #mentoring program reflection. Meet Maya Bergamasco (Mentor) & Joe Lee (Protégé). "Having benefited from mentors in the past, I believe that mentorship is one of the strongest community building tools in our toolbox... " www.apalaweb.org/2024-2025-ap...
APALA "mourns the profound loss of Alice Wong, a visionary disability justice activist, acclaimed author, and 2024 winner of the APALA Literature Award for Adult Non-Fiction. " www.apalaweb.org/statement-fr... Image credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (CC: BY-NC)
APALA member Joshlyn Thomas sat down with author Bianca Maboute-Louie over Zoom this summer for an interview about her recent book, libraries, experiences around the Asian diaspora, and a shared love of zines. Catch the full interview on the APALA website at: www.apalaweb.org/apa-author-i...
Recently, our members submitted pictures of themselves in costume for a Very APALAween retrospective... (1/2)
Don't forget! The deadline for submissions to the APALA newsletter is Monday, Nov. 3rd! Submissions may be made by any current APALA member or APALA affiliate. Our uidelines were sent to the listserv. See past issues of the newsletter on our website: apalaweb.org/publications/newsletter
It's spooky season, and APALA's Media and Publicity Committee would love to feature your Halloween photos and seasonal programming If you want your bootiful photos featured in an upcoming APALA post, please send them with short captions to communications@apalaweb.org. Don't ghost us, now! 👻.
