Provides the necessary public relations announcements of the award recipient. Latino ALA Spectrum Scholars for the mentoring program and works closely with the ALA Spectrum office to accomplish this task. Develops mentoring teams by Oct. 31st of year year. Responsible for all public relations materials, mentor and protege applications, matching of teams along with evaluation of the program. Coordinates planning with the ethnic caucuses, ALA, PLA and other pertinent associations as necessary.
Helps coordinate gathering of information from chapters, committees, and conference events.
Uses the Reforma newsletter, ALA Public Information Office, and other professional journals by writing articles, creating press releases, as appropriate. Scholarship Committee Develops and distributes promotional literature to potential candidates, library schools, etc. Assists and advises in scholarship fundraising activities.