About JCLC 2022
Conference Location
TradeWinds Island Grand Beach Resort
5500 Gulf Blvd.
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Conference Theme
Gathering for Action: EDI — Where Do We Go from Here?
Contact
conference@jclcinc.org
registration@jclcinc.org
programs@jclcinc.org
exhibits@jclcinc.org
Official Hotels
TradeWinds Island Grand
5500 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
RumFish Beach Resort by TradeWinds
6000 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Dolphin Beach Resort
4900 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
About JCLC
The Joint Conference of Librarians of Color is a conference for everyone! The conference is co-sponsored, planned, organized, promoted and presented by the five National Associations of Librarians of Color (NALCo):
- American Indian Library Association (AILA)
- Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
- Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA)
- Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA)
- REFORMA: National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking
The Joint Council of Librarians of Color Inc. (JCLC Inc.), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, serves as the fiscal agent and resource advisory supporter of the Conference.
JCLC brings together a diverse group of librarians, library staff, library supporters, and community participants to explore issues of diversity in libraries and how they affect the communities of color that use our services.
JCLC is a unique and unparalleled opportunity for participants to share successes, opportunities, and challenges while networking and attending programs on pressing issues affecting both librarians and communities of color.
JCLC strives to deepen connections across constituencies, create spaces for dialogue, promote the telling and celebrating of one’s stories, and encourage the transformation of libraries into more democratic and diverse organizations.
The conference includes speakers, skills-building workshops, research-based panels, networking opportunities, and exhibits. In addition, JCLC deepens connections across constituencies and beyond, and unifies and strengthens the voices of each association.
JCLC 2022 in St. Pete Beach, Florida, follows the first gathering in 2006 in Dallas, Texas, the second in 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri, and the third in 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
JCLC History
In June 2015, the Joint Council of Librarians of Color Inc. (JCLC, Inc.) formed as a nonprofit organization that advocates for and addresses the common needs of the five National Associations of Librarians of Color (NALCo) and serves as the fiduciary body for the Joint Conferences of Librarians of Color.
JCLC 2006
The 1st National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color was held on October 11-15, 2006 in Dallas, TX. The conference theme was “Gathering at the Waters: Embracing our Spirits, Telling our Stories.” It was the first-ever national conference sponsored by all five NALCo.
The 2006 Steering Committee was comprised of:
- AILA: Loriene Roy and Victor Schill
- APALA: Ganga Dakshinamurti and Kenneth Yamashita (SC Co-Chair)
- BCALA: Gladys Smiley Bell (SC Co-Chair) and Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin
- CALA: Linna C. Yu and Liana Zhou
- REFORMA: John Ayala and Toni Bissessar
- Treasurer: Joan S. Howland
- Secretary: Marcellus Turner
- ALA Staff Liaison: Satia Marshall Orange, OLOS
JCLC 2012
The 2nd National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color was held on September 19-23, 2012 in Kansas City, MO. The conference theme was “Gathering at the Waters: Celebrating Stories, Embracing Communities.”
The 2012 Steering Committee was comprised of:
- AILA: Jody Gray and Janice Rice (SC Co-Chair)
- APALA: Florante Ibanez and Alanna Aiko Moore
- BCALA: Jennifer Baxmeyer and Gladys Smiley Bell
- CALA: Dora Ho and Haipeng Li (SC Co-Chair)
- REFORMA: Jacqueline Ayala and Alexandra Rivera
- Treasurer: Kenneth Yamashita
- Secretary: Marcellus Turner
- ALA Staff Liaison: Miguel A. Figueroa, ODLOS
JCLC 2018
The 3rd National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color was held on September 26-30, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. The conference theme was “Gathering All Peoples: Embracing Culture & Community.”
The 2018 Steering Committee was comprised of:
- AILA: Camille Callison, Liana Juliano and Sarah Kostelecky
- APALA: Lessa Pelayo-Lozada and Sandy Wee (SC Co-Chair)
- BCALA: Gladys Smiley Bell and Em Claire Knowles
- CALA: Qi Chen and Lian Ruan
- REFORMA: Roxana Benavides (SC Co-Chair) and Susan Luevano
- Treasurer: Dora T. Ho
- Secretary: Heather Devine-Hardy
- ALA Staff Liaison: Cheryl Malden, Governance Office
The JCLC, Inc. Board of Directors has designated that the conference will take place every four years, with the next conference being planned for 2026. JCLC 2022 was rescheduled from the original dates–October 5-9, 2022–due to the effects of Hurricane Ian in Florida. We hope you enjoy your time at JCLC 2022, and we look forward to seeing you at JCLC 2026!