Upcoming Panel: "Support the Asian Pacific American Community: Librarians on Diversity, Inclusivity and Community Engagement"

Join several Pratt alums for the public talk "Support the Asian Pacific American Community: Librarians on Diversity, Inclusivity and Community Engagement" on Monday, May 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Pratt Institute School of Information, 144 West 14th St, Room 213.

The speakers contributed to the new book Asian American Librarians and Library Services (Rowman & Littlefield, 2078). The librarians will share their experiences in creating inclusive environments, diversifying library resources and serving Asian Pacific American communities.

The panelists are: Lisa Chow, Brooklyn Public Library and Interact Consultancy; Michelle J. Lee, New York Public Library; Sandra Sajonas, Interact Consultancy; Miriam Tuliao, Penguin Random House; Arlene Yu, New York Public Library; Janet Clarke, Stony Brook University Libraries; and Ray Pun, California State University Fresno.

Light refreshments will be served. All visitors must RSVP by Friday, May 11 via http://bit.ly/apanyc2018.

Another Successful Fall Lecture for Beta Phi Mu Theta Chapter

Beta Phi Mu Theta chapter held its annual Fall lecture on October 19, 2017 at The New York Public Library. 

Attendees were led by BPMT member Keith Glutting on a comprehensive tour of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, followed by an illustrated lecture by Chapter Treasurer Diane Dias De Fazio (MSLIS, Pratt '15) on New York City collections in the Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, where she works as a public services librarian. 

Diane's talk was followed by a brief presentation by Bert Spaan, former Engineer of the Space-Time Directory with NYPL Labs. The group enjoyed a reception in the Hansmann Room afterward.

Member Keith Glutting leads tour of The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building 

(Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Beller, Beta Phi Mu Theta Chapter Secretary)

Bert Spaan speaks on digital projects with maps and genealogy and local history resources at NYPL
(Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Beller, Beta Phi Mu Theta Chapter Secretary)

Chapter Treasurer Diane Dias De Fazio shared special collections materials, clippings, and rare photographs
(Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Beller, Beta Phi Mu Theta Chapter Secretary)