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student’s essays will be published in the BCALA News.
ODLOS REPORT (JODIE GRAY)
Executive Director of ALA’s Office of Diversity and Outreach Services, Jodie Gray, visited the meeting to update
the Executive Board on the work in her office. Gray shared staff changes within the OLDOS office which including assigning a new literacy officer to encourage additional continuing education. She mentioned successful fundraising with the Spectrum scholarship which is celebrating its 20th year. In honor of the 20-year anniversary, 20 Spectrum scholarships will be awarded. Gray also mentioned a second formal report on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is forthcoming. Finally, she shared information on a million dollar grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on a Truth and Racial Healing Transformation initiative.
ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR (PRESIDENT DAVIS)
President Davis updated the Executive Board on the transition of the Organizational Director. Dr. Shaundra Walker is on board working in the position. Walker is interacting with Keshia Garrett and Chris on updating the website. She has also assisted greatly with membership survey. For the time being, Walker will continue in her capacity as chair of Public Relations Committee.
BCALA ARCHIVES (PRESIDENT DAVIS)
President Davis provided background information on the BCALA archives, including a previous $1,500 cash
donation by Sam Morrison. An agreement was negotiated with Queens and North Carolina Central University and it appeared the project was moving forward. However, as lawyers got involved in the discussions, things came to a stop. President Davis is communicating with New Dean of NCCU, Dr. Gant, but very little progress is being made. The BCALA papers at NCCU are still not digitized. President Davis and the President’s Counsel discussed and considered who else BCALA can approach to possibly influence the situation. The President’s Counsel suggested BCALA needed to consider is there another option where the archives can be permanently stored. President Davis will continue with communications with Dr. Gant. She will also speak to Loretta Parham to see if her institution might be an alternative. It was suggested BCALA start a campaign to request access to the collection as well.
BYLAWS AMENDMENT FORM (JOS HOLMAN)
Past President Holman handed out a form used to submit changes to the BCALA Bylaws. A brief explanation about the form and how it should be used was shared. No action was taken.
JCLC LIAISON REPORT (MARCELLUS TURNER)
Marcellus Turner as BCALA’s representative to the JCLC Board of Directors reported on the most recent meeting and activities of JCLC. There is engagement with representatives of all the ethnic caucuses. Registration for this year’s conference should open at end of February. JCLC’s Board is working on their Constitution and Bylaws. Turner reminded everyone JCLC Inc. is not a membership organization. To participate, an individual joins one of the affiliate groups to participate in JCLC. He talked about the strategic direction of JCLC various topics of work for continued progress overall. Gladys Smiley-Bell and Em Claire Knowles are BCALA representatives to the JCLC Steering committee.
ALA LIAISON REPORT (JULIUS JEFFERSON)
ALA Executive Board member Julius Jefferson reported on ALA activities. He encouraged BCALA members to be part of discussion of the ALA strategic review. Jefferson mentioned ALA is looking at its internal structure and
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