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1. One of the most inexpensive national library organizations available.

 

2. Provides opportunities and resources for continuing education i.e. participation in the BRLA Fall workshops.

 

3. Chapter meets once a month to discuss upcoming events and gives a chance for members to gather and socialize.

 

4. Promote library services to the Latino and Spanish-Speaking community one example is participation in Dia de los Ninos, Dia de los Libros where we celebrate children.

 

5. Local chapter invites Latino and/or Spanish-speaking authors to speak at chapter’s fundraising events and sell the author’s books for a profit that benefits the chapter.

 

6. Support local libraries and librarians.

 

7. National newsletter.

 

8. Listserv subscription to REFORMANET.

 

9. National website with links to resources for helping to serve the Hispanic and the Spanish-Speaking community.

 

10.Joining a nationally recognized library organization is a valuable addition to anyone’s professional resumé.

 

Please join us in making our profession of "librarianship" shine as an example of great community service by providing library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish speaking border region.