610:501 Introduction to Library and Information Professions: Professional Associations: Ethnic Librarian Associations: REFORMA

First Things
Who We Are
What's Where- LIS
What's Where- Rutgers
- The University
- Getting to SC&I
- Places on Campus
- Phone Numbers
- Miscellaneous Info
- Campus Buses
What's Where- Libraries
- Rutgers Libraries
- List of Libraries
- Library Hours
Academic Concerns
- Registrar's Office
- Curriculum
- Advice
  - From: David Carr
  - From: Online Students
    - What it's Like
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  - To: International Students
  - Re: Disabilities
  - Re: Grades
  - Re: Harassment
- Help with Writing
- Computing
- Integrity
  - Codes of Conduct
    - Plagiarism
    - Grad School Code
  - Software Ethics
Money Concerns
Tools for the Novice
The LIS Field
Principles
Professional Associations
- About Professional Associations
- Professional Association Links
- Ethnic Librarian Associations
- Special Interest Associations
- American Library Association
Developing Your Career
- Preparing for your Career
- Librarians: 15 Years After School
- Resources for Finding a Position
- Awards for MLIS Students
- More Ways to Learn
- New Career Directions
- SC&I Professional Development Studies
- Job Resources
Ethics
To Think About
- Issues
- Odds and Ends
- Antidote to 501 Overload

REFORMA -- The National Association to Promote Library Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking; 16 chapters; http://www.reforma.org

Established in 1971 as an affiliate of ALA, goals include: development of Spanish-language and Latino-oriented library collections; recruitment of bilingual, bicultural personnel; Latino public awareness of available library services and collections; advocacy on behalf of the information needs of the Latino community; staff training and development in serving the Latino community; liaison to other professional organizations. Publishes newsletter, maintains a listserv and web page, presents programs and conferences, and offers scholarships, awards.

Membership is free for 1st-year students, $5 after that; see http://www.reforma.org/assoc_subscribe.asp