California Academic & Research Libraries

Current Events

Coming Soon: A General Meeting of all DIAL members! Our next DIAL-Ins! Our next Symposium!!! Stay tuned!

DIAL Resources LibGuide

Check out our DIAL Library Guide to see our suggested resources covering a wide variety of topics!

Highlights include information about Anti-Racism; Advocacy and Self-Care; Professional Development Resources, as well as student-focused programs like Library Technician; Invisible Labor; Police Industry and Judiciary Resources, the DIAL-IN Rundown, and much more!

Visit the DIAL LibGuide.

On Our Radar

Publishing Opportunity

WOC + LIB (Women of Color + Librarians) has rolling publishing opportunities.

Check out the submission process here!

Become a Mentor

A²MEND (African American Male Education Network and Development) has mentorship opportunities.

Find out how to get matched!

On Our Radar: Series & Conferences

JCLC 2022

JCLC (Joint Council of Librarians of Color) 2022 will be in St. Pete Beach, FL in the fall, October 5-9.

Find information here!

Join

In order to become a member of DIAL, all you have to do is be a member of CARL. Any CARL member may become a member of DIAL by indicating each year on the CARL application form that DIAL membership is desired and paying the appropriate annual CARL dues. You do NOT have to pay any additional dues to be a DIAL member.

Keep in Touch

All DIAL members have the opportunity to subscribe to the DIAL mailing list. This is where upcoming events, discussion topics, and occasional job ads are posted.

Contact

If you have questions or comments, please contact—

Chair: Edeama Onwuchekwa
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Chair-Elect and Programs Chair: Nicollette Brant
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Past Chair: Rayheem Eskridge
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Webmaster: Alexis Pavenick
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Secretary: TBD