Dear REFORMA Colleagues,
I hope you are having a good 2010. I continue to work with library associations to strengthen REFORMA's position nationally and internationally. As a result, REFORMA is presenting the following programs during the ALA Annual Conference 2010 in Washington DC:

• REFORMA & IFLA Latin American & Caribbean Standing Committee: “Library services in Latin America”
  REFORMA & Public Library Association: “Advocacy and Social Networking: library services for all in the community”
  REFORMA & ALA’s New Members Round Table: “New Professional Paradigm: Redefining the New Librarian”
  REFORMA & SALALM: “Latinos, immigration issues and library services”
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I'd like to thankyou forattending ourfirst REFORMA/Webjunction webinar,Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services. It wasa huge success! You can access the materials including Power Point slides and recording at http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/webinar-archives/-/articles/content/86131538
This was the first of three webinars to be presented with Webjunction during 2009-2010 - as part of my Presidential initiatives. The goal of the webinar was to help library workers to effectively advocate, and promote REFORMA within the library world and at an international level.
REFORMA is launching Noche de Cuentos 2010, a family literacy focus program generously supported by the American Library Association as part of ALA President Camila Alire's Family Literacy Focus Initiative. Noche de Cuentos will be celebrated March 20-27, 2010 in conjunction with World Storytelling Day, observed during the spring equinox on March 20. More information and call for submissions here: http://nochedecuentos.wordpress.com/ (Thanks to Max Macias for creating the blog!)
REFORMA was also present at FIL, Guadalajara Book Fair. Luis Chaparro, Immediate Past President greeted attendees on behalf of our association. Many of our members attended this worldwide famous Book Fair.
The San Francisco and Topeka and Shawnee County Public Libraries won this year's prestigious Mora Award for their commendable efforts in promoting El Dia de los niños/El Dia de los libros. They will receive $1000 and a plaque commemorating their efforts. The Mora Award Plaque will be presented at Midwinter Conference of the ALA during the REFORMA Scholarship Fundraiser.
REFORMA and AMBAC Agreement will be signed during the ALA Midwinter Conference at the REFORMA Scholarship Fundraiser.
Appointments:

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of fellow dedicated Reformistas as Chairs for the following Committees. Join me to congratulate:
Sol Gomez: Chair of the Legislative Committee Jessica Hernandez: Chair of the Public Relations Committee
Newsletter Co-Editors: Dr. Ivan Calimano, Jessica Hernandez

In order to re-design our website, particularly the homepage, I have created the REFORMA Website Task Force. Carissa Purnell is leading this effort and is working with Jose Ruiz-Alvarez and Myrna Torres. Max Macias and Carlos Rodriguez are working with them as well.

Summary of my activities including presentations and association's work:

• Presentation at REFORMA/Webjunction webinar, Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services.
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• Guest speaker (via Skype) at LIS event at the University of Puerto Rico.
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• Guest interviewer. Interviewed Esmeralda Santiago for Las Comadres para Las Americas National Teleconference.
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• IFLA Rep., Speaker. IFLA/UNESCO Internet Manifesto Guidelines: Librarian's Role. Lima, Peru.
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• IFLA Rep., Trainer. IFLA/UNESCO Internet Manifesto Guidelines Train the Trainers Workshop. Cuzco, Peru.
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• IFLA/FAIFE Strategic Meeting- asa memberof FAIFE Executive Board. Helsinki, Finland.

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November 19, 2009


Dear Reformistas,

Today's webinar with Webjunction was a smashing success! For the first time REFORMA National partnered with Webjunction to present a webinar for the library community. It was fantastic to have guest speakers from ALA and IFLA = three library associations sharing their Advocacy efforts!
Kudos to our own Max Macias for his excellent presentation. Thanks everyone for participating. For you and for those who missed it, see below instructions to access the archived webinar. This was the first of three webinars in partnership with Webjunction as part of my Presidential initiatives. Stay tuned.

Best, Loida Garcia-Febo REFORMA President 2009-2010

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Greetings!

You are receiving this email because you registered for theNovember 19 webinar, Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services. If you were able to attend the webinar, WebJunction and REFORMA thank you for your participation and the many contributions of related resources. View the archivedwebinar, audio, slides, chat, related links and discussion at http://www.webjunction.org/community-relations/articles/content/86131538. Feel free to viewor sharethis link with your colleagues. You can also comment, tag, bookmark, or recommend the page. If you didn't get a chance to take our post-webinar survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=sgD8DYB30excixCoTeZFRg_3d_3d), please take a few moments to take it now. We look for ways to improve our webinars and appreciate your feedback. You can browse additional documents and discussions related to the topic in: Community Relations
Marketing
Social Networking & Web Tools
You are welcome to add your own resources to these topic areas, to help build the knowledge base for our library community. Please feel free to email me directly with any additional questions orsuggestions and I look forward to seeing you at future events. Sincerely, JP Jennifer Peterson Community Manager

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November 12, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Loida Garcia-Febo, President REFORMA 917-548-2910 loidagarciafebo@gmail.com www.reforma.org

Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services Webinar on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. EST

REFORMA and Webjunction are partnering to present a webinar about how non-profits such as libraries can use social websites to put access to information and libraries on the agenda of community leaders, elected officials, and local and national agencies. The content of this WebJunction and REFORMA co-sponsored webinar includes a background on social websites, how to use social websites for advocacy, national and international advocacy efforts by representatives from American Library Association (ALA) and the International Federation of Libraries and Institutions (IFLA), and suggestions on how to advocate for services for Latinos and Spanish speakers.Guest speakers include Meredith Farkas, Head of Instructional Initiatives at Norwich University; Fiona Bradley, IFLA Programme Coordinator ALP; Marci Merola, Director, ALA Office for Library Advocacy; Max Macias, Serials Technician at Portland Community College; and Loida Garcia-Febo, Assistant Coordinator New Americans Program and Special Services at Queens Library.
Registration is required for this event: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1623 Questions can be directed to Loida Garcia-Febo at loidagarciafebo@gmail.com or further information can be found on the Webjunction website at http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1623


************************* October 16, 2009

Dear REFORMA Colleagues,
I hope you are having a good October.I continue to work with the membership tostrengthen REFORMA's position as an advocacy leader.Together, we can! I am very happy to inform that the first webinar from my Presidential initiatives has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 19 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST. You can registerfor Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services at http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1623
This is the first of three webinars to be presented withWebjunction during 2009-2010. This webinar will help library workers to effectively advocate, and promote REFORMA within the library world and at an international level. I am very excited about this webinar.
Appointments: It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of fellow dedicated Reformistas as Chairs for the following Committees. Join me to congratulate: Tess Tobin: Chair of the Education Committee Jaime Naidoo: Co-Chair of CAYASC In order to compile information and look into ways of serving GLBT, I have created REFORMA GLBT Task Force. Cristina Ramirez will lead this effort and will work with Anita Calderon and Lucia Shelton to submit recommendations to the Executive Board by ALA Midwinter. I have also created a Student Chapters Task Force toexplore ways ofworking with students.Members of the Task Force: Toni Anaya (Mentoring Chair), Daniel Berdaner (Membership Chair) and Tess Tobin (Education Chair). Tess is the Task Force leader.
Summary of activities:

• Presentation at Bibliotecas, Creatividad y Promocion del Libro (Libraries, Creativity and Promotion of Books)at the LIBER International Book Fair in Madrid in conjunction with FESABID (library association from Spain).Blog post including pictures and PP presentation: http://loidagarciafebo.com/2009/10/10/liber-2009-madrid/
  

• Presentation at Serving New Jersey's GLBT Community Workshop/ Services for GLBT Latinos.

Best, Loida



September 16, 2009


Dear REFORMA Colleagues,


Many interesting things have happened since my last message. It is my intention to send a monthly message to share my activities with you, Reformistas. If you’d like to receive more frequent updates follow me on twitter: loidagarciafebo
I also post videos on my video channels in YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Loidagarciafebo
and Vimeo: http://www.vimeo.com/channels/loidatime
My messages will be available on the REFORMA wiki soon.

Appointments:
It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of fellow dedicated Reformistas as Chairs for the following Committees. Join me to congratulate:
Children’s & Young Adults Services
Co-Chairs
Alma Ramos-McDermott
Freda Mosquera

2011 Belpre Award Selection Committee REFORMA Appointees
Irania Patterson
Floyd C. Dickman
Tatiana de la Tierra

Librarian of the Year (LOTY) Committee: Janice Greenberg
Membership Committee: Daniel Berdaner
Nominations Committee: Xima Avalos

I am still working towards appointing a few more Chairs and expect to make another announcement within the next few weeks.


Summary of activities:

• I attended the World Library and Information Congres: 75thIFLA General Conference and Assembly in Milan, Italy. There I spoke at the Newcomers Session about “Modern things at the Congress (Technologies).”
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• I also spoke at the joint program of the New Professionals Special Interest Group (NPSIG) and the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Standing Committee (CPDWL) titled “Creating a positive work environment for a multi-generational library and information workforce.”
  Prior to the IFLA Congress, I co-organized and participated in a joint Satellite Meeting (pre-conference) of the NPSIG and CPDWL in Bologna entitled “Moving in, Moving up, and Moving on: strategies for regenerating the library and information profession.” http://www.ifla.org/en/events/moving-in-moving-up-and-moving-on-strategies-for-regenerating-the-library-and-information-pro
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• While at the IFLA Congress I started conversations with the Latin American & Caribbean Section of IFLA to ensure future collaboration with REFORMA.
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• Interviewed by Vista Magazine about library and information services to Latinos and Spanish speakers.
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• Participated of a meeting with Spain’s Minister of Culture to discuss reading of materials in Spanish in the USA.
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• Coordinated a conference call with REFORMA AMS Task Force to start discussing a potential move towards a new Automated System for REFORMA. In a nutshell, this would help us to provide the online tools necessary to manage our members. It will provide both administrative tools and member tools.

Best,
Loida


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August 10, 2009


Dear REFORMA Colleagues:

It is my pleasure to serve as your new President. The theme of my Presidency is REFORMA: Building Community. My main goal is to strengthen REFORMA’s position as an advocacy leader to ensure equitable access to library services by all members of our society and to their fundamental rights to know.

Together we will take our organization through a new era of changes to maximize efforts to better serve Latinos and the Spanish speaking. Some of the topics included in my plan are:

-Using social software for advocacy
-Understanding the importance of developing Spanish collections, programs and services for the Latino and the Spanish speaking (including homeless, persons with disabilities and GLBT)
-Successfully dealing with challenged books
-Communicating with elected officials, library decision-makers, library workers and community
-Recruiting Latinos and promoting librarianship More details of my initial plan were published on the latest issue of the REFORMA Newsletter (Volume 27, Number 1/2). Stay tuned for more announcements. I will share news via our website, listserv, Twitter, Facebook, and my own blog http://loidagarciafebo.com/

As I start my Presidency I will be appointing members to various committees. I hope to complete the appointments and announce them very soon. If you are interested in working with a committee, contact me.
I am very excited to work with dedicated professionals to continue promoting library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking.

My very best,
Loida