2006

CALA 2006 Conference
New Orleans 		June 25, 2006
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Ernest N. Morial
Convention Center
Chinese American Librarians:
Identity and Professional Development

June 25, 2006 (Sunday), 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130

 

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Schedule of Events

  1. CALA New Officer's Orientation
    June 23, 2006 (Friday), 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm, Marriott (MAR), St. Charles

     

  2. CALA Booth at Affiliate Table
    June 24, 2006 (Saturday), 10:30-11:30 am, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Halls G-J

     

  3. CALA Booth at ALA Diversity Fair
    June 24, 2006 (Saturday), 03:00-05:00 pm, ALA Exhibit Hall's Special Events Area

     

  4. Meeting III of the CALA 2005/2006 Board
    June 24, 2006 (Saturday), 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm, Astor Crowne Plaza (CROW), Toulouse

     

  5. CALA 2006 Conference Program: "Chinese American Librarians: Identity and Professional Development"
    June 25, 2006 (Sunday), 01:30 pm - 03:30 pm, Morial Convention Center (MCC) Rm. 333-334

     

  6. CALA Membership Meeting:
    June 25, 2006 (Sunday), 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm, Morial Convention Center (MCC) Rm. 333-334

     

  7. CALA Awards Banquet
    June 25, 2006 (Sunday), 06:30 pm - 10:00 pm; Check-in: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.)
    Asian Cajun Bistro Restaurant, 301 Decatur St. - New Orleans, LA; Phone: 504.522.4964
    To register, please fill out form online.

     

  8. Meeting I of the CALA 2006/2007 Board
    June 26, 2006 (Monday), 08:00 am - 10:00 am, Marriott (MAR) St. Charles

Program

Chinese American Librarians:
Identity and Professional Development
June 25, 2006 (Sunday), 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130

Program Description:

Four distinguished speakers will discuss the challenges and opportunities that librarians, and Chinese American Librarians in particular, face in their workplace in regards to issues of evaluations, promotions, tenure review processes, and continuing education. The program will also address larger issues of professional development as well as specific issues of how one can be successful and grow in one’s particular career.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Xue-Ming Bao, Seton Hall University Libraries
    Turning the Pressure into a Positive Force: Going through the Promotion and Tenure Process in Academic Library Environment

     

  • Dr. Hwa-Wei Lee, Asian Division, Library of Congress
    Be All You Can Be - Set High Career Goals!

     

  • Dr. Mark Winston, School of Library and Information Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Preparation for Leadership and Professional Success

     

  • Ms. Patty Wong, Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library
    Working Together, Walking Alone

     

CALA Awards Banquet

June 25, 2006 (Sunday), 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location:
Asian Cajun Bistro Restaurant
301 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70130-1023
504-522-4964

Menu:

Seafood Soup
海鲜汤

Cold Duckling
潮式卤水鸭

Hand-pulled Chicken
盐锅手撕鸡色拉

Salt and Pepper Shrimp
椒盐路州中虾

Pan Seared Snapper (fish)
干煎红鞡鱼　（港式）

Asian Grilled Ribeye (beef)
美式烧烤肉眼牛柳

Seasonal Vegetables with Mushrooms
　津白扒东姑

Yang Chow Fried Rice
扬州炒饭

Singapore Rice Noodle
星州炒米粉

Mango Ice Cream with Fresh Fruit
　香芒雪糕

Soft Drinks and Tea

Ticket: $30 (member) & $35 (non-member) before June 15, 2006;
$35 (member) & $40 (non-member) beginning June 16 & at the door

Reservation: Please reserve your ticket online by filling out the CALA Banquet Reservation Form.

Payment: You may pay the ticket(s) online.
Alternatively, send a check, payable to CALA, to:
Dora Ho, CALA Treasurer
Young Adult Services
Los Angeles Public Library
630 W. Fifth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2002

Phone: 213-228-7518
Email: dora4ala@yahoo.com

 

Booth

At the Diversity Fair @ ALA

June 24, 2006 (Saturday), 03:00 - 05:00 pm

ALA Exhibit Hall

ALA Affiliates Booth #3451

June 24-27, 09:00 am -03:00 pm

Morial Convention Center, Halls G-J