Please join us for the Spectrum community’s virtual mixer on Friday, January 28th from 5pm - 6pm CST. This free event is open to all Scholars, friends, and supporters: ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Email [email protected] if you would like to be recognized as a recent graduate!

We hope to see many Spectrum Scholars at ALA Annual in June! If you are a 2019-2020, 2020-2021 or 2021-2022 Scholar, please check your email for info about the Spectrum Leadership Institute at ALA Annual and reach out to [email protected] if you do not receive a message from us.

Spectrum Scholar Community: if you are in the DC area or planning to be for ALA Annual, please consider filling out the panelist and volunteer form to be part of the first in-person Spectrum Leadership Institute since 2019. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Happy National #LibraryOutreachDay! Bookmobiles, visits to senior facilities, pop-ups at community events —these are just a few of the ways that dedicated library professionals meet their patrons where they are. Where is your library today? #NationalLibraryWeek

#MyLibrary connects me to my community! I get to see what others are interested in, hear their stories, and develop new relationships with my neighbors #NationalLibraryWeek [share your #MyLibrary story!]

Happy National #LibraryOutreachDay! Let’s celebrate library outreach services & the dedicated library professionals who meet patrons where they are to keep them connected to essential resources & services. Tag your favorite outreach group to show them some❤️ #NationalLibraryWeek

Hello 2022 Spectrum Scholars! The Gant Travel Portal is now open to schedule flights to SLI! Keep an eye on your inboxes 🎉✈️📚 #alaspectrum #spectrumleadershipinstitute2023

Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the premier event for public libraries—the PLA 2024 Conference! Public library workers are encouraged to share an idea for a workshop or program session by May 1, 2023: placonference.org/bwO7ZE

Join the Spectrum Advisory Committee for the First Spectrum Job Panel and Networking Social on April 28th at 3pm CST! Hear from library professionals and network with other Spectrum Scholars Register for the event at the following link: ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

New Scholar Spotlight! Head to the Spectrum Website to read Iliana Burgos (2019 Scholar) in conversation with the Spectrum Advisory Committee ala.org/advocacy/spect…

TONIGHT! American Library Association invites you to attend "National Day of Racial Healing 2024: Creating Space for Shared Reflections," a virtual panel discussion made up of ALA committee members and partners, on January 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. CT. To register head to: ala.org/news/press-rel…

CALL FOR 👕 DESIGNS! In celebration of Spectrum's 25th Anniversary, SAC is hosting a t-shirt design contest! To enter, submit the following form: buff.ly/3uRCy0e by March 8th. This contest is open to all current and former Spectrum Scholars and Fellows.

New Scholar Spotlight 🔦 Head over to the Spectrum website to read Maggie Shawcross (2009) in conversation with the Spectrum Advisory Committee for our February spotlight! ala.org/advocacy/spect… #alaspectrum #spectrumscholarship

The Spectrum Advisory Committee seeks volunteers to serve as breakout session panelists, networking lunch volunteers, graduation lunch volunteers, or registration volunteers during the Spectrum Leadership Institute at ALA Annual San Diego. To sign up: buff.ly/43giukU

#NationalLibraryWeek 2024 kicks off from April 7-13! Join us at ODLOS in celebrating #NationalLibraryOutreachDay on Wednesday, April 9th. New graphics, templates, and resources are now available to use at buff.ly/3qq2YRg. Check it out and... Get Ready, Set, Library!

Hi Community! Join us for an afternoon of fun at the Spring Job Panel and Networking Social Hour! Participants will network with and hear from current library professionals about their job seeking experience and the duties of a librarian. We look forward to having you join us!

#FundLibraries is underway, and we need to take action NOW! Libraries offer a world of information & opportunity, but not without sustainable funding. Take action and tell your members of Congress why federal funding for libraries matters:

Attn. Spectrum Family! Attending this year's ALA Annual? If so, you're invited to Spectrum's 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 29th, 2:30pm - 4:30pm at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel. Join us for food, drinks, and community! Registration is required. More info below. See you there!

Spectrum Advisory Committee has designed a shirt to celebrate Spectrum turning 25! Proceeds will go directly to the Spectrum Endowment which funds all Spectrum related programming. Represent Spectrum while funding future BIPOC librarians! alagraphics-gift-shop.myspreadshop.com/spectrum

New Scholar Spotlight 🔦 Head over to the Spectrum website to read Cindy Hohl (2016) in conversation with the Spectrum Advisory Committee for our November spotlight! ala.org/intersections/… #alaspectrum #spectrumscholarship