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.

Orolando Duffus Joins University Libraries

Orolando Duffus has been appointed Diversity Resident in the University Libraries at UNCG.

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.