From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Friday, October 03, 2008 4:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [syscon-tx] PLEASE SHARE: 2008 Culturally Responsive LibraryServices Survey DEADLINE OCTOBER 17, 2008
Forwarded by request Deborah Littrell The ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS), the American Indian Library Association (AILA), and the National Institutes of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums are seeking information on multicultural services offered by all types of libraries. The purposes of this survey are: 1) To identify the current status of culturally responsive services in libraries; 2) To identify and study issues and challenges confronting the development of culturally appropriate services to diverse audiences; 3) To collect and disseminate information on successful programs 4) To make recommendations on possible courses of action to facilitate increased multicultural library services. This survey is intended to be a quick assessment of services, and so your IMMEDIATE response is appreciated. The deadline for responses is October 17, 2008, so PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. The questions are designed for easy responses. Entries received after December 17th will not be calculated. The resulting data will be posted mid-December 2008 at www.ala.org/olos. Here is the link to the survey: http://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=a0f00830-0872-425f-ad5e-168421 3cf3e2 It will also be available as a direct link from the OLOS home page at www.ala.org/olos Also, please disseminate to library colleagues whose interest or activities would benefit the survey and for whom the survey's resulting information may impact services. Thank you in advance for your participation! Satia M. Orange Director, Office for Literacy & Outreach Services (OLOS) American Library Association 40 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-280-4295/800-545-2433 #4295 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.ala.org/olos
