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    CALA/REFORMA Webinar: The Chinese Experiences in Latin America Presented by Laura De Moya-Guerra

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    CALA Committees and Taskforces (2023-2024)

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    Chinese American Librarians Association: 2023 CALA Best Book Awards Recipients

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    CALA Webinar: Author Adam Brookes on "'Fragile Cargo: The World War II Race to Save the Treasures of China's Forbidden City'"

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As one of the major ALA affiliated associations, CALA is the only professional organization in North America that 1) promotes better communication among Chinese American librarians; 2) serves as a forum for the discussion of mutual problems and professional concerns among Chinese American librarians; and 3) promotes the development of Chinese and American librarianship with scholarships and grants.

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As one of the major ALA affiliated associations, CALA is the only professional organization in North America that 1) promotes better communication among Chinese American librarians; 2) serves as a forum for the discussion of mutual problems and professional concerns among Chinese American librarians; and 3) promotes the development of Chinese and American librarianship with scholarships and grants.

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There are several categories of membership. The determination of categories/dues and the changes thereafter shall be approved by the Board with a simple majority before Association election each year. The annual membership dues for each category are posted on CALA’s website.

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CALA members are encouraged to get involved in the Association's management. Volunteering to serve on a committee or task force would be a great opportunity to help keeping the association live and gain professional experiences.