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line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;">Region served </div></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/United_States" title="United States">United States</a> <a href="/wiki/Canada" title="Canada">Canada</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.6em;"><div style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;">President</div></th><td class="infobox-data">Guoying Liu</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label" style="padding-right:0.6em;">Website</th><td class="infobox-data"><span class="url"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://cala-web.org">cala-web<wbr />.org</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>The <b>Chinese American Librarians Association</b> or <b>CALA</b> (<a href="/wiki/Traditional_Chinese_characters" title="Traditional Chinese characters">Chinese</a>: <span lang="zh-Hant">華人圖書館員協會</span>), is a library association that supports professional development and research scholarship of CALA members, in the profession of librarianship.<sup id="cite_ref-auto4_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto4-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>CALA is an affiliate of <b><a href="/wiki/American_Library_Association" title="American Library Association">American Library Association</a></b> (ALA), <b><a href="/wiki/International_Federation_of_Library_Associations_and_Institutions" title="International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions">International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions</a></b> (IFLA), and <b><a href="/wiki/Joint_Council_of_Librarians_of_Color" class="mw-redirect" title="Joint Council of Librarians of Color">Joint Council of Librarians of Color</a></b> (JCLC). </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinese_American_Librarians_Association&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: History"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The Mid-West Chinese American Librarians Association began on March 31, 1973, founded by Dr. Tze-Chung Li and Dorothy Li, as a regional organization in Illinois. Then in 1974 the Chinese Librarians Association was founded in California, at <a href="/wiki/Stanford_University" title="Stanford University">Stanford University</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-tami_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-tami-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page: 378">: 378 </span></sup> In 1976, the Mid-West Chinese American Librarians Association expanded to a national organization as the Chinese American Librarians Association. In 1983 the Chinese American Librarians Association and the Chinese Librarians Association (CLA) were merged into one organization, under the name Chinese American Librarians Association (in English) and the Chinese Librarians Association's Chinese name (華人圖書館員協會). This one organization has members not only in America but in China, Hong Kong, Canada, and more. It promotes the Chinese culture through the outlet of libraries and communicates with others in the profession of librarianship.<sup id="cite_ref-KeplerAssociation2012_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-KeplerAssociation2012-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto4_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto4-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It is the largest Asian-American body of its kind.<sup id="cite_ref-tami_3-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-tami-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup class="reference nowrap"><span title="Page: 378">: 378 </span></sup> </p><p>In 2006, the Chinese American Librarians Association took part in the first Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, along with the <a href="/wiki/American_Indian_Library_Association" title="American Indian Library Association">American Indian Library Association</a>, the <a href="/wiki/Asian_Pacific_American_Librarians_Association" title="Asian Pacific American Librarians Association">Asian Pacific American Librarians Association</a>, the <a href="/wiki/Black_Caucus_of_the_American_Library_Association" title="Black Caucus of the American Library Association">Black Caucus of the American Library Association</a>, and <a href="/wiki/REFORMA" title="REFORMA">REFORMA</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto3_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto3-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> This conference was the first national conference sponsored and held by those organizations, which are known as the Associations of Ethnic Librarians.<sup id="cite_ref-auto3_6-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto3-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC, Inc.) was founded in June of 2015 as an organization "that advocates for and addresses the common needs of the American Library Association ethnic affiliates";<sup id="cite_ref-auto2_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto2-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> these ethnic affiliates include the Chinese American Librarians Association, as well as the American Indian Library Association, the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, and REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto2_8-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto2-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto_2-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-auto1_10-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-auto1-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Objectives_of_CALA">Objectives of CALA</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinese_American_Librarians_Association&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Objectives of CALA"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>To enhance communication among Chinese American librarians as well as between Chinese American librarians and other librarians.</li> <li>To serve as a forum for discussions of mutual problems and professional concerns among Chinese American librarians.</li> <li>To promote Sino-American librarianship and library services, and the development of Chinese American librarianship and service.</li> <li>To provide a vehicle whereby Chinese American librarians may cooperate with other organizations having similar or allied interests.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="CALA_Chapters">CALA Chapters</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinese_American_Librarians_Association&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: CALA Chapters"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Greater Mid-Atlantic (GMA): Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C. </p><p>Midwest (MW): Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin </p><p>Northeast (NE): Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont </p><p>Northern California (NCA): Northern part of California: north of San Luis, Obisbo/Bakersfield </p><p>Southern California (SCA): Southern part of California: south of San Luis, Obisbo/Bakersfield </p><p>Southeast (SE): Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, </p><p>North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee: Southwest (SW), Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah </p><p>All Other U.S. States (OUS): Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming </p><p>Canada (CAN): All provinces and territories </p><p>Asia-Pacific (AP): Asia-Pacific region </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Membership">Membership</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinese_American_Librarians_Association&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Membership"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Any individual or corporate body interested in the purpose of the Association may become a member upon payment of the dues as provided for in the Bylaws. The CALA community has over 600 members, 15% personal members, 14% international members, 8% students, 58% life members, and 5% representing a diverse array of affiliations. <sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Governing_Structure">Governing Structure</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinese_American_Librarians_Association&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Governing Structure"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Executive_Directors">Executive Directors</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinese_American_Librarians_Association&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Executive Directors"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Executive Directors serve in 3 year terms and "shall be the chief administrative officer of the Association; assist the president and other officers of the Association in carrying out their responsibilities consistent with the policies established by the Board; keep a record of the Board meetings and membership meetings; communicate to members and to others such information as may be requested by the Board or the president; serve as the liaison officer with the American Library Association, chapters and affiliates of the Association, and other outside agencies; sign all contracts and legal documents as co-signatory with the president; oversee bank accounts with the treasurer as co-signatory; and perform other duties as may be prescribed by the Board or the Executive Committee."<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li>Michael Bailou Huang (2022–Present)</li> <li>Lian Ruan (2016–2022)</li> <li>Zheng (Jessica) Lu (2015–2016)</li> <li>Li Fu (2013–2015)</li> <li>Haipeng Li (2008–2013)</li> <li>Shixing Wen (2007–2008)</li> <li>Sally C. Tseng (1997–2007)</li> <li>Seetoo Amy D (1995–1999)</li> <li>Sheila Lai (1992–1995)</li> <li>Eveline Liu Yang (1989–1992)</li> <li>Seetoo Amy D Wilson (1983–1989)</li> <li>John Lai (1980–1983)</li> <li>Tze-chung Li (1975–1980)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Presidents">Presidents</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinese_American_Librarians_Association&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Presidents"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Presidents of CALA serve four-year terms, including one as vice president elect, vice-president/president elect and one as past president.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Past and current presidents of CALA are:<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>After CALA and CLA merged on January 1, 1983: </p> <ul><li>Yan He, CALA Vice President Elect (2025–2026)</li> <li>Guoying (Grace) Liu, CALA Vice President (2024–2025)</li> <li>Vincci Kwong, CALA President (2023–2024)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Raymond_Pun" title="Raymond Pun">Raymond Pun</a> (2022–2023)</li> <li>Wenli Gao (2021–2022)</li> <li>Hong Yao (2020–2021)</li> <li>Fu Zhuo (2019–2020)</li> <li>Ying Zhang (2018–2019)</li> <li>Le Yang (2017–2018)</li> <li>Qi Chen (2016–2017)</li> <li>Lian Ruan (2015–2016)</li> <li>Carol Gee (2014–2015)</li> <li>Lisa Zhao (2013–2014)</li> <li>Esther Lee (2012–2013)</li> <li>Min Chou (2011–2012)</li> <li>Zhijia Shen (2010–2011)</li> <li>Xudong Jin (2009–2010)</li> <li>Sha Li Zhang (2008–2009)</li> <li>Dora Ho (2007–2008)</li> <li>Haipeng Li (2006–2007)</li> <li>Diana Wu (2005–2006)</li> <li>Shixing Wen (2004–2005)</li> <li>Amy Tsiang (2003–2004)</li> <li>Angela Yang (2002–2003)</li> <li>Liana Zhou (2001–2022)</li> <li>Yu-Lan Chou (2000–2001)</li> <li>Ling Hwey Jeng (1999–2000)</li> <li>Linna Yu (1998–1999)</li> <li>Harriet Ying (1997–1998)</li> <li>Menxiong Liu (1996–1997)</li> <li>Wilfred Fong (1995–1996)</li> <li>Linda Tse (1994–1995)</li> <li>Betty Tsai (1993–1994)</li> <li>Carl Chan (1992–1993)</li> <li>Roy Chang (1991–1992)</li> <li>Amy D. Seetoo (1990–1991)</li> <li>Peter R. Young (1989–1990)</li> <li>Chang-chien Lee (1988–1989)</li> <li>Irene Yeh (1987–1988)</li> <li>Marjorie H. Li (1986–1987)</li> <li>William Wan (1985–1986)</li> <li>Sally C. Tseng (1984–1985)</li> <li>Norma Yueh (1983–1984)</li> <li>Bessie K. Hahn (1982–1983)</li></ul> <p>CLA (Chinese Librarians Association) </p> <ul><li>Susana Juh-mei Liu (1981–1982)</li> <li>Lillian L. Chan (1980–1981)</li> <li>George W. Huang (1979–1980)</li> <li>Raymond Tang (1978–1979)</li> <li>Mark Tam (1977–1978)</li> <li>George Cheng (1976–1977)</li> <li>T. C. Wong (1975–1976)</li> <li>Irene Yeh (1974–1975)</li></ul> <p>CALA </p> <ul><li>David Ta-ching Liu (1981–1982)</li> <li>Lee-hsia Ting (1980–1981)</li> <li>John Yung-hsiang La (1979–1980)</li> <li>Hwa-wei Lee (1978–1979)</li> <li>Robert Pin-chuan Chen (1980–1981)</li> <li>Tze-Chung Li (1973–1977)</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Resources_and_Publications">Resources and Publications</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Chinese_American_Librarians_Association&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Resources and Publications"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li>CALA Website: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://cala-web.org/">CALA - Chinese American Librarians Association</a></li> <li>CALASYS - CALA Academic Resource & Repository System: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ir.cala-web.org">Browse Exhibits · 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