CALA (Chinese American Librarians Association), in collaboration with other library organizations, is a leading librarians' organization which advances diversity and equality of library services to the library communities worldwide through the excellence of this organization and its members.

Distinguished Service Award to Min Chou

Dear CALA Members and Friends,

We are very pleased to announce that Min Chou, a librarian at the New Jersey City University Library and the immediate Past President of the Chinese American Librarians Association, is the recipient of the 2013 CALA Distinguished Service Award.

Below is a biographical sketch of Min:

Min Chou has worked as a professional librarian at the New Jersey City University Library for 22 years.  In her capacity, she has been able to effectively advocate the needs of her library users and the library’s integral role in achieving the university’s mission.   Actively engaging in her professional career, Min was elected and appointed to more than 16 university committees and task forces. She has been recognized by the New Jersey City University through career development awards and various grants for her striving for excellence in librarianship, scholarly achievements, and dedicated service to the community.

 For a long time, Min has been heavily involved in serving the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA).  During her CALA presidency, Min focused on international outreach, fundraising for the ALA’s Spectrum Scholarship Program, mentoring for CALA Emerging Leaders’ Prelude to the Celebration of CALA’s 40th Anniversary’s 40/40 Project, and engaging CALA leadership in using new technologies to conduct CALA meetings. She envisioned the need for CALA to be more engaged with the global library community, and was an instrumental leader in getting CALA to become a member of International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Min’s vision and accomplishments received much attention throughout the library community.  Thanks to her devotion and efforts, CALA’s profile in the library profession has been elevated.

As the chair of CALA Publications Committee, Min led the Committee in completing a series of initiatives and projects including CALA Fact Sheet, Spotlight on CALA Members, CALA Occasional Paper Series (OPS). As the CALA English Editor of JLIS (Journal of Library and Information Science), Min worked closely with the entire editorial board members on soliciting and selecting manuscripts, peer-reviewing process and on communicating with the Chief Editor in Taiwan to ensure the timely publication of the English manuscripts.  As the chair of the CALA Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Min led the Committee to review the Constitution and Bylaws to address such issues as voting procedure, chapter establishment, and made recommendations for changes where necessary.

Academically, Min is a productive author and sought-after speaker in US, China, Australia, Austria, and Finland. Her significant scholarly achievements and contributions to library profession on such timely topics as copyright, licensing, information literacy, international librarianship and diversity have brought well-earned prestige not only to herself at local, national and international levels, but also to institutions and library communities that she serves.

Min received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Fudan University in Shanghai, her Master in Library Science from the Pratt Institute in New York, and her Master in Music Education at the New Jersey City University.

Please join us in applauding Min’s achievements when she receives a plaque from CALA at our 40th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Banquet on Sunday night, June 30, 2013, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the:

Cai Fine Dining and Banquet, 2100 S. Archer Avenue, 2F, Chicago, IL 60616 (1-312-326-6888)

If you have not registered for the Banquet, please do so at:

http://cala-web.org/banquet

We are looking forward to seeing you at our CALA activities held during the 2013 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, June 28, 2013 – July 1, 2013:

Friday June 28, 2013, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  
CALA Board Orientation                    
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Grant/Lincoln

Saturday June 29, 2013, 7:00 pm -10:00 pm 
CALA Board Meeting III 2012-2013               
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Astor Ballroom          

Sunday June 30, 2013, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 
CALA Annual Program                       
"Together we make a difference: celebrate CALA 40 years and beyond". 
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Astor Ballroom          

Sunday June 30, 2013, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
CALA Membership Meeting  
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Jackson Park   

Sunday June 30, 2013, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
CALA 40th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Banquet

Location:  Cai Fine Dining and Banquet, 2100 S. Archer Avenue, 2F, Chicago, IL 60616 (1-312-326-6888)

Monday July 1, 2013. 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
CALA Board Meeting I, 2013-2014                 
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Astor Ballroom     

For more information, please check our CALA website at:  http://cala-web.org

Please join us in our events and see you soon.

Sincerely,

Esther Lee, CALA President
Haipeng Li, CALA Executive Director

2013 CALA Awards Banquet Details

Celebration of CALA's 40th Anniversary and 2013 CALA Awards Banquet

6:00pm-10:00pm (registration starts at 5:30pm), June 30, 2013

Cai Fine Dining and Banquet 彩蝶軒
2100 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: (312) 326-6888
Please also check 2013 CALA Annual Program

Early bird registration by May 30, 2013 (Thursday):

Members: $30
Student Members: $28
Non-members: $32

Late and on-site registration (after 5/30/2013):  (Register Now* [Express - myCALA-Web login is required] )

Members and (non-member) students: $35
Non-members: $40

Due to limited space, we cannot guarantee seats for those who register on-site. Please take advantage of the early bird registration. Thank you for your understanding.

Please contact us for any questions related to the registration.

MENU 菜單

APPETIZER 頭盤
Seafood with Golden Corn 玉米海鮮湯

ENTRÉE 主菜
  1. Butterfly Platter 彩蝶大拼盘
  2. Pottage with Corn and Fish 金粟鱼肚羹
  3. Green Fresh 碧绿三鲜
  4. Beef Stew with Huangzi Mushroom 皇子菇牛肉
  5. Ganoderma Lucidum Mushroom with Cabbage Sprouts 灵芝菇白菜苗
  6. Good Luck Fried Chicken 鸿运一品炸子鸡
  7. Lobsters with Green Onion and Ginger 葱姜双龙虾
  8. Steamed Seafood 清蒸海上鲜
  9. Yangzhou Fried Rice 扬州炒饭
  10. Happy Ever After (Fried Noodle) 幸福满满炒麵
DESSERT 甜品
Red Bean Soup 紅豆羹
 
Register Now*
[Express - myCALA-Web login is required]
 
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CALA Events in Chicago

Dear CALA Members:

This is to inform you that information on CALA events at ALA Annual Conference in Chicago in June is available as follows:

Friday June 28, 2013. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm  
CALA Board Orientation                    
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Grant/Lincoln

Saturday June 29, 2013. 7:00 pm -10:00 pm 
CALA Board Meeting III 2012-2013               
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Astor Ballroom          

Sunday June 30, 2013. 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 
CALA Annual Program                       
"Together we make a difference: celebrate CALA 40 years and beyond". 
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Astor Ballroom          

Sunday June 30, 2013. 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
CALA Membership Meeting  
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Jackson Park   

Sunday June 30, 2013. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
CALA Awards Banquet           
Award Presentation & Celebration of CALA’s 40 year anniversary!
Location:  
Cai Fine Dining and Banquet 彩蝶轩
2100 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 
Phone (312) 326-6888 

Monday July 1, 2013. 8:30 am - 10:00 am 
CALA Board Meeting I 2013-2014                 
Location: The Westin Chicago River North -Astor Ballroom     

Look forward to seeing everyone in Chicago!

Esther Lee, CALA President
Haipeng Li, CALA Executive Director

Winners of CALA Scholarship 2013

Dear CALA members

After thorough reading and discussion of all applications with supplemental materials, CALA Scholarship Committee has voted and decided to give the following two students awards based upon their outstanding achievements. This decision was also approved by CALA Board executive committee.

 1.       Ms. Zhang Mei (Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison) for CALA Scholarship ($1000), and

2.       Ms. Liu Yan (Master student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) for Sheila Suen Lai Scholarship of Library and Information Science ($500).

Sincerely,

Announcing recipients of the 2013 CALA Conference TravelGrant

Dear CALA Members:

The CALA Conference Travel Grant Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Conference Travel Grant. Approved by the Executive Committee, this year’s grant recipients (and the conference they will attend) are:

  • Min Tong (University Central Florida)                       ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June, 2013
  • Joy Wang (Soka University of America)                    ALA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, June, 2013

Both recipients are actively involved with the CALA community and have different roles in CALA and ALA. Each will receive $500 from CALA in support of their professional activity at the incoming conference. Please join us in congratulating them on receiving the CALA Conference Travel Grant and wishing them continued success in their future endeavors.

Sincerely,

CALA Conference Travel Grant Committee:

Ying Xu (Chair)

Raymond Wang

Jia Xu

Liana Zhou

Li Zhang

 

CALA 2013 Annual Program

Together We Make a Difference: Celebrate CALA 40 Years and Beyond!

Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm, June 30, 2013 (Sunday)

Location: Astor Ballroom of Westin Chicago River North (320 N Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60654)

Speakers:

-    Dr. Tze-chung Li:

        Look Forward for CALA

        (founding members’ view of CALA)

-    Minyan Li, Min Tong, Ning Zou:

        Voice of CALA Emerging Leaders

        (CALA younger generation’s voice)

-    Julia Wu:

        From an International student to a Pioneer in Education, to a Public Elected official, and to U.S. Presidential Adviser

        (Outstanding CALA member’s inspiring story)

-    Dr. Wilfred Fong:  

        Beyond The Horizon

        (Look beyond, facing the challenges in our careers by reviewing the model of lifelong learning and leadership)

Poster Exhibition:

-        Posters from CALA Seven Chapters;

-        CALA 21st Century Librarianship Series;

-        CALA Members in IMLS Project TGAG.

Greetings from CALA Members and Friends on video clips

Refreshments

For more information, visit http://cala-web.org/node/1536

2012-2013 Committee Appointments

CALA officers and committee chair/co-chairs is/are required to submit a committee report at midwinter board meeting and a report at the annual board meeting.

Liaison/representatives

CALA Representatives to Joint Conference for Librarians of Color 2012
Haipeng Li, Co-Chair of JCLC 2012 Steering Committee
haipeng4cala@gmail.com

Dora Ho, member of JCLC 2012 Steering Committee
doraho@yahoo.com

Rep. to ALA Diversity Council (A Subcommittee of COD):
Hong Miao (2011-2013)
hongm@maryu.marywood.edu

CALA Liaison to Library Society of China
Michael Bailou Huang (2011-2014)
michael.b.huang@stonybrook.edu
Sally C. Tseng (2012-2014)
sctseng888@yahoo.com

Representatives to the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
Min Chou (2012-2014)
minhou.njcu@gmail.com
Sha Li Zhang (2012-2014)
slzhang511@yahoo.com

CALA Representative on the ALA Digital Working Group
Min Chou
minhou.njcu@gmail.com

CALA Board Parliamentarian

Mauuel Urizola (2010-2011)
mauuel.urizola@ucr.edu

Committees and Taskforces

Call for Applications: 2013 Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Scholarships

Application Deadline: April 30, 2013
Online Application URL: http://www.cala-web.org/node/303

Founded in 1973, CALA has seven regional chapters. It is affiliated with the American Library Association. In addition to holding annual and regional programs, CALA publishes its own Newsletter, Membership Directory, and the Journal of Library and Information Science in cooperation with the National Taiwan Normal University. CALA is pleased to announce the availability of the 2013 CALA Scholarships:

The CALA Scholarship of Library and Information Science

This scholarship awards $1,000 annually to a full time student at an ALA-accredited library school in North America.

The Sheila Suen Lai Scholarship

The scholarship awards $500 to a full time student at an ALA-accredited library school in North America.

These Scholarships are designed to encourage professional and leadership development in Chinese American librarianship. They are open to full-time students of Chinese heritage who are currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's or doctoral program of library and information science at an institution of higher education in North America. The recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time the Scholarship is awarded. Applicants may apply for any or all of the scholarships listed above.

One application and reference package will be sufficient. For more information, please visit the CALA website at http://cala-web.org/node/204 to access the application guidelines, online application forms, online application reference forms, and other information.

The application deadline is 12AM Central Time April 30, 2013. The recipients of the scholarships will be announced by May 30, 2013. The awards will be presented by CALA at the CALA Awards Banquet during the 2013 CALA annual conference. 

Please contact the 2012-2013 CALA Scholarship Committee for any questions:

2012-2013 CALA Scholarship Committee:

Min Liu, Co-Chair, minliu@lilrc.org
Yongyi Song, Co-Chair, ysong@calstatela.edu
Hui-Fen Chang, huifen.chang@okstate.edu
Ai-Hua L. Chen, achen@queenslibrary.org
Elaine Dong, edong@uark.edu
Jin Xlu Guo, jguo2@washcoll.edu
GuoYing Liu, gliu@uwindsor.ca

Call for Applications - 2013 CALA Jing Liao Award for the Best Research in All Media

Dear CALA members,

The 2013 CALA "Jing Liao Award for the Best Research in All Media” is now accepting applications through April 1, 2013 for research published in 2012. 

The pursuit of excellence in research and service defined the career of Jing Liao (1954-2011), the late CALA member and a devoted and accomplished librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The CALA Jing Liao Best Research Award has been established to honor the memory of Jing Liao by awarding CALA members who achieve excellence in research in any media.

CALA members in good standing for at least three consecutive years are eligible for the competition that awards $500 annually. The deadline for this year's submission is April 1, 2013. The applications/submissions may be sent to the Chair or any of the Committee members listed below. The winner will be announced prior to the ALA annual conference in Chicago. The award will be presented and a citation read at the CALA Awards Banquet in June 2013.

Award Guidelines for 2013

1.     One award in the amount of $500 will be granted in 2013;

2.     Applicants must be CALA members in good standing for at least three consecutive years, including the year of application;

3.     Applicants must demonstrate excellence in scholarly research by publishing works in any media (e.g. print, multi-media, or e-Journals, including Open Access Journals);

4.     Applicants may submit one single work published in 2012 for consideration;

5.     Applicants must not be past recipients of the award.   

Selection Criteria

1.     Originality of the research;

2.     Quality and thoroughness of the research and its presentation;

3.     Contribution to the subject field;

4.     Significance to the library profession and to the library community.

For details, please check CALA website at http://cala-web.org/node/1297

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Karen Wei (kwei@illinois.edu), Chair, or any of the committee members.

Committee for the Jing Liao Award for the Best Research in All Media, 2012-2013
Karen Wei (kwei@illinois.edu), Chair
Heather Huibin Cai (heather.cai@mcgill.ca)
Vickie Fu Doll (vdoll@ku.edu)
Li Fu (lifuwc@gmail.com)
Wenling Liu (wliu@indiana.edu)

CALA Nominations Form for the 2013 Election

The 2012-13 Nominating Committee is calling for nominations for 2013 CALA general election for the following positions:

  • Incoming Vice President/President Elect (aka 2nd VP) 2013/2014, Vice President/President-Elect 2014/2015, President 2015/2016 (one position)
  • Executive Director 2013/2014 – 2015/2016 (one position)
  • Board of Directors 2013/2014 – 2015/2016 (five positions)

Nominations and self-nominations are all welcome. The online nomination form is available below. Or, you can send nominations directly to Min Chou, Nominating Committee Chair, via e-mail at minchou.njcu@gmail.com.

The deadline for nominations is 11:59 p.m. EST, on Sunday, December 2, 2012.

We thank you in advance for your nominations!

CALA 2012-2013 Nominating Committee:
Min Chou (Chair)
Xiaoli Li (Northern CA)
FuWaye Bender (Midwest)
Judy Xiao (Northeast)
Ding Ye (Greater Mid-Atlantic)
Li Zhang (Southeast)
Guopeng (Peggy) Zhang (Southwest)
Xiwen Zhang (Southern CA)

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