REFORMA Announces 3rd National Conference
REFORMA is pleased to announce its 3rd National Conference, taking place September 18-21, 2008 in El Paso, Texas. We are currently accepting submissions for presentations- for conference.
Our conference theme, Bridging Gaps: Juntos @ the Border, emphasizes the diversity of issues not only in relation to libraries but the social, cultural and political aspects surround, divide and bring our communities together.
As librarians we wish to explore the current status of library services to Latinos: the "digital divide;" Latino and Spanish language collections, outreach, the number of Latino professionals; the representation of Latinos in library administration, boards, schools, etc.
As community members and because we are "@ the Border" during this conference, we will explore the issues of services to immigrants, the socio-economical and political challenges faced by Latinos and libraries in the U.S. and south of the border and the opportunities for collaboration with our colleagues.
We are meeting "@ the Border" to address the challenges and opportunities facing the diverse Latino populations on both sides of the border. Our aim is not only to illuminate the issues but also to that propose solutions for the improvement of library services in the United States, Mexico and Latin America.
REFORMA is the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking. For more information visit www.REFORMA.org and http://www.geocities.com/rnc_3
RNC Registration is Now Available!
Register by June 30, 2008 for the Early Bird registration. Print out the form, complete and fax or mail to the address on the form. See links below.
Panelists are required to: 1) be current members of the REFORMA and 2) register for the conference.If you are unable to attend the conference, please notify me ASAP.
Registration form: http://www.geocities.com/rnc_3/RegistrationRNCIII08.htm
Membership form: http://www.reforma.org/MembershipFormREV.pdf. Questions relating to membership can be directed to Sandra Rios Balderrama at REFORMAoffice@riosbalderrama.com or (480) 734-4460.
**Group Rate Registration can ONLY be sent by fax: 312-280-1538 or mail to: RNC III Registration, 50 East Huron Street , Chicago, Illinois, 60611
Panel Chairs/Organizers: Please follow up with your panelists to verify that they understand the requirements and complete registration and membership.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Presenters are expected to make their own reservations.
Camino Real Hotel, 101 S El Paso St., El Paso , Texas (Hotel is a block away from the convention center)
RATES: $105.00 for a Single/Double, $120.00 Triple, $135.00 Quad
PLEASE make your reservation by calling either: 1-800-769-4300 or 915-534-3099
Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. MST. Don't forget to mention that you are attending RNCIII!
