SJSU iSchool’s Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Latino Librarians: Leading Change and Shaping the Future

Webcast Loida Garcia-Febo Becky Calzada Manuel Julio Duran Mendez José Luis Benavides, Ph.D. Alexandra Rivera

Hispanic Heritage Month. Latino Librarians: Leading Change and Shaping the Future. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10am to 12pm Pacific Time. SJSU School of Information. Photo of dancers wearing traditional clothing.

Please join the San José State University School of Information for our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join us for a special symposium in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This dynamic program will feature a keynote address by Becky Calzada who will share their visionary insights on the evolving role of librarians in shaping the future of libraries. Their inspiring talk will set the stage for a deeper exploration of how Latino librarians are driving innovation and leading change in the field.

Following the keynote, a panel of esteemed guest speakers will engage in a thought-provoking conversation, offering diverse perspectives on the impact of Hispanic leadership within libraries and beyond. This interactive discussion will cover the challenges and opportunities facing the profession, highlight groundbreaking initiatives led by Latino librarians, and explore the ways in which they are influencing the future of library services. Attendees will have the chance to engage with the panelists, ask questions, and gain valuable knowledge from these trailblazers in the library community.

AGENDA

Welcome (10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Pacific Time)

  • Dr. Anthony Chow, PhD: Professor and Director, SJSU iSchool
  • Loida Garcia-Febo: Moderator and SJSU iSchool Health and Wellness Ambassador

Opening Keynote Address (10:05 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Pacific Time)

Panel Discussion (11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time)

Q&A (11:45 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Pacific Time)

Concluding Remarks (11:55 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time)