Friday, December 12, 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Gerald Holmes named 2014 Achievement in Library Diversity Honoree by the American Library Association
Congratulations to Gerald Holmes, Reference Librarian and Diversity Coordinator, University Libraries, UNCG, who has been named the 2014 Achievement in Library Diversity Research Honoree by the American Library Association.
As part of its ongoing support of the propagation of library-based diversity research, the ALA Council Committee on Diversity and the ALA Office for Diversity are pleased to recognize Mr. Holmes for his contributions to the profession and his promotion of diversity within it. The Office for Diversity began designating this honor in 2004.
For more details, see http://uncgfol.blogspot.com/2014/12/gerald-holmes-named-2014-achievement-in.html.
As part of its ongoing support of the propagation of library-based diversity research, the ALA Council Committee on Diversity and the ALA Office for Diversity are pleased to recognize Mr. Holmes for his contributions to the profession and his promotion of diversity within it. The Office for Diversity began designating this honor in 2004.
For more details, see http://uncgfol.blogspot.com/2014/12/gerald-holmes-named-2014-achievement-in.html.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Achievement in Library Diversity Research
As part of its ongoing support of the propagation of library-based diversity research, the ALA Office for Diversity is seeking nominations for the 2014 Achievement in Library Diversity Research.
The Achievement in Library Diversity Research recognizes ALA members for their contributions to the profession through research on diversity issues within library and information science.
Nominations may be submitted to diversity@ala.org and should include the name of the individual nominated, contact information for that person and a short description of their diversity research accomplishments. Self-nominations are accepted.
Nominations will be evaluated by a jury of ALA members appointed by the Diversity Research Grants Advisory Committee and will focus on nominees’ publications and research, service to the profession and professional achievement.
The selected individual will be honored by the ALA Council Committee on Diversity, the Diversity Research Grants Advisory Committee and the ALA Office for Diversity at the Diversity Research Grants Update during the 2015 Midwinter Meeting.
Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 15, 2014. For more information about Achievement in Library Diversity Research recognition, including a list of past recipients, please visit http://www.ala.org/advocacy/diversity/diversityresearchstatistics/diversityresearch.
For additional information, or to inquire about this program, please email diversity@ala.org or call (800) 545-2433, ext. 5295.
The Achievement in Library Diversity Research recognizes ALA members for their contributions to the profession through research on diversity issues within library and information science.
Nominations may be submitted to diversity@ala.org and should include the name of the individual nominated, contact information for that person and a short description of their diversity research accomplishments. Self-nominations are accepted.
Nominations will be evaluated by a jury of ALA members appointed by the Diversity Research Grants Advisory Committee and will focus on nominees’ publications and research, service to the profession and professional achievement.
The selected individual will be honored by the ALA Council Committee on Diversity, the Diversity Research Grants Advisory Committee and the ALA Office for Diversity at the Diversity Research Grants Update during the 2015 Midwinter Meeting.
Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 15, 2014. For more information about Achievement in Library Diversity Research recognition, including a list of past recipients, please visit http://www.ala.org/advocacy/diversity/diversityresearchstatistics/diversityresearch.
For additional information, or to inquire about this program, please email diversity@ala.org or call (800) 545-2433, ext. 5295.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Orolando Duffus Joins University Libraries
Orolando received his MS in Library Science from North Carolina Central University (Durham, NC) in May 2013. He also received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Saint Augustine’s University (Raleigh, NC) in May 2011. He is a native of Kingston, Jamaica.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Diversity Committee Spring Event
UNCG Interior Architecture Project in Ghana
Laath Martin
Thursday, April 22nd, 2 PM,
Hodges Reading Room
In January of 2011, a team of Interior Architecture students from UNCG had designed a mod-est school to be built in the small village of Kyekyewere in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
Kyekyewere had no academic institution nearby, and because children would have to walk great lengths to seek education, many never did. This school was a proposed solution and, partnered with the Ghanaian nonprofit organization, Rescue Aid Foundation, a building site was chosen.
I joined this assignment as a documentary photographer, in charge of visually chronicling the endeavor and the Ghanaian culture, but also as a make-shift construction worker, lending a hand during the conception. The photographs tell a story of progress, intimacy, and a culture and people who welcomed me into their country with open arms. But they also tell a story of a ghost of a reality as the project remains unfinished due to ceased funds. What I brought back was so much more: a new outlook, a new purpose. I hope to help have this project finished.
Laath Martin
Thursday, April 22nd, 2 PM,
Hodges Reading Room
In January of 2011, a team of Interior Architecture students from UNCG had designed a mod-est school to be built in the small village of Kyekyewere in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
Kyekyewere had no academic institution nearby, and because children would have to walk great lengths to seek education, many never did. This school was a proposed solution and, partnered with the Ghanaian nonprofit organization, Rescue Aid Foundation, a building site was chosen.
I joined this assignment as a documentary photographer, in charge of visually chronicling the endeavor and the Ghanaian culture, but also as a make-shift construction worker, lending a hand during the conception. The photographs tell a story of progress, intimacy, and a culture and people who welcomed me into their country with open arms. But they also tell a story of a ghost of a reality as the project remains unfinished due to ceased funds. What I brought back was so much more: a new outlook, a new purpose. I hope to help have this project finished.
Welcome
Welcome to the University Libraries Diversity and Inclusion Blog. This Blog has been created to share program information, workshops, events, and programs on the UNCG Campus and the Greensboro Triad area. The Blog will also share library resources and exhibits on displays related to diversity and inclusion. We hope that the blog will continue a dialogue for some and create a new form of dialogue for others who have been waiting for opportunities to learn from others and share with many what they have learned.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)