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Student Success, a Library Case in Supporting Student Success

Reynolds Libraries have offered a display of student projects called the “Reynolds Student Expo” for the past three years. Faculty from all disciplines and programs are invited to take part; they select their best student projects to represent their…

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Striving for Excellence: CALA 2020 Strategic Plan (2015-2020)

Built on the strengths, capabilities, and diligence of its members, the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) will continue to promote and fulfill its three main purposes:
1) to promote better communication among Chinese American…

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Strengthening Libraries in a Changing World: Advancing Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Services at Thomas Crane public library

This poster presents how Thomas Crane Public Library (TCPL) in Quincy, Massachusetts—home to a rapidly growing Chinese immigrant population—has developed culturally responsive programs to address language and access barriers. Drawing on community…

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Straw Dogs of the Universe : a Novel

"After her village is devastated by famine, 10-year-old Sixiang is sold to a human trafficker for a bag of rice and six silver coins. Her mother is reluctant to let her go, but the promise of a better life for her beloved daughter ultimately sways…

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Strategic Planning for the Chinese American Library Association: From Process to Implementation

This report explored the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA)’s strategic planning process for 2020-2025 during COVID-19. The paper introduced CALA’s mission statement, values, and discussed the importance of the strategic plan. A strategic…

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Stories Beyond Borders: Developing the Chinese American and Diasporic Reading List

Created to commemorate the Chinese American Librarians Association’s (CALA) 50th Anniversary, the Stories Beyond Borders list features children’s, middle grade, and teen books centering Chinese American and diasporic voices. The list was formed…

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Stories Beyond Borders: A Chinese American and Diasporic Reading List

Created to commemorate the Chinese American Librarians Association’s 50th Anniversary, Stories Beyond Borders features children’s, middle grade, and young adult books centering Chinese American and diasporic voices. Rooted in different parts of the…

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Steppingstones to More Sustainable Public Libraries in Finland: From Individual Initiatives toward National Guidelines and Standards

Public libraries in Finland have a strong history of cooperating and networking. Implementing SDGs and steering the action toward sustainability, however, has been so far carried out mainly out by individual libraries. A larger consensus or common…

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