General Information

The Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) is the first-ever national conference to be held and sponsored by the five caucus associations of color at the same time in the same place. The five caucus associations are affiliate members of the American Library Association (ALA) and their liaison to ALA is through its Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS). The five caucus associations have each held their own national conferences in the past. The 2006 joint national conference is co-sponsored by the American Indian Library Association (AILA); the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA); the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA); the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), and REFORMA, the National Association to Provide Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking. Conference proceeds will be divided equally amongst the five groups for their scholarship endowments.

Conference Theme
Conference Location
Conference Schedule
Conference Topics
Conference Committees and Chairs
Conference Sponsors
Job Information Service
Conference Store
Transit Within Dallas - NEW!
Things to Do and Places to Eat in Dallas - NEW!

   Conference Theme
The theme of the JCLC is “Gathering at the Waters: Embracing Our Spirits, Telling Our Stories.”

   Conference Location
The JCLC will be held in Dallas, TX at the Adam's Mark Dallas Hotel.

   Conference Schedule
The JCLC is scheduled for October 11–15, 2006. There will be one day for pre-conference sessions (Oct. 11) and three and a half days for programs and events. The conference will end before noon on Sunday, October 15.

   Conference Topics
Please check the JCLC Session and Events page for some of the topic areas of the programs.

   Conference Committees and Chairs
Please check the JCLC Contact Us page for the names of the Steering Committee co-chairs and members.

The JCLC Committees and their chairs are as follows:

  • Awards and Scholarships (Liana Zhou, chair)
  • Evaluation (Loriene Roy, chair)
  • Exhibits (Ken Yamashita, chair)
  • Finance (Ganga Dakshinamurti, chair)
  • Fundraising (Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, chair)
  • Local Arrangements/Site Selection (John Ayala, chair)
  • Proceedings (Gladys Smiley Bell, chair)
  • Program (Victor Schill, chair)
  • Publicity/Program Booklet (Linna C. Yu, chair)
  • Registration (Toni Bissessar, chair)

Volunteers who wish to work on any of the JCLC committees may contact the chairs.

   Conference Sponsors
The JCLC is co-sponsored by the five caucus associations of color, AILA, APALA, BCALA, CALA and REFORMA. Other sponsors will be solicited for JCLC programs and events.

Click here for sponsorship information.

   Job Information Service
There will be a Job Placement Center at the JCLC. Job openings with contact information may be posted in this area.

   Conference Store
Some exhibitors will be able to sell books and other materials in the Exhibit area. The “International Bazaar” vendors will have items for sale.

   

Transportation

DART – DART's Red Line runs along North Central Expressway from Parker Road in Plano traveling south to downtown Dallas, then to Westmoreland in west Oak Cliff. The Blue Line travels south from Downtown Garland in Garland to downtown Dallas, then to Ledbetter in south Oak Cliff. Both light rail lines serve all downtown Dallas stations. Hours of operation are approximately 5:00 am to 12:00 am.

DART Day Passes are your best transportation value. $2.50 for Local bus and rail, which includes local bus, DART Rail and TRE service in Dallas County. $4.50 for Premium bus and rail, which includes express bus service and TRE service to DFW Airport and Fort Worth.

M-Line Trolley Service - The historic M-Line Streetcar is FREE! The M-Line Streetcar offers you a ride down McKinney Avenue, within walking distance of the Dallas Museum of Art. Whether you're eating lunch, shopping, browsing art or making a bus or rail connection, the M-Line takes you there! M-Line service operates 7 days a week every 15 minutes during peak and lunch hours, every half hour off-peak hours and weekends between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm weekdays, 10:00 am and 10:00 pm Saturdays, and 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm Sundays.

Yellow Checker Shuttle - Yellow Checker Shuttle has been chosen as the airport transportation company for the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, and will be offering discounts on shuttle service to and from the hotel. As the largest transportation provider in the marketplace credit cards are accepted for all services. Phone 214-841-1900 or visit on thewebathttp://hudsonltd4.com/cgibin/dyc1/res?USERIDENTRY=g119373&LOGON=GO

   

Things to Do and Places to Eat in Dallas

Deep Ellum District - Elm St. & Good Latimer (2 blocks south on Olive, turn left on Elm, 1/2 mile to Good Latimer St.)
This former warehouse district immediately east of downtown is the Dallas headquarters for live music. In the early 1900's, it was the hotbed of the blues and of African-American life and culture. Today, in addition to blues, the area swings with everything from jazz to alternative beats. Among the 42 clubs and numerous restaurants are shops and galleries. Described as a little New Orleans and Southern SoHo, Deep Ellum is a trendy and hip area of modern Dallas.

West End Historic District – N. Market St and Elm St. (2 blocks south on Olive, turn right onto Elm, 1/2 mile to Market St.)
The 55-acre West End Historic District is the center of tourist activity. More than 80 stores and 40 restaurants reside in the restored, redbrick warehouses including the West End MarketPlace. Take a carriage ride thru the area or check out the many historical sites within walking distance. Stand on the Grassy Knoll. Visit the Sixth Floor Museum. Stop by "Old Red", the famous courthouse that is home to the Dallas Tourist Information Center.

Dallas Museum of Art – Hours: Tues. – Sun: 11:00 am–5:00 pm, Thurs. until 9:00 pm. Admission $10. 1717 North Harwood, Phone: 214-922-1200

The African American Museum – Hours: Tues. - Fri. 12:00 pm. - 5:00 pm. Sat. 10:00 am. - 5:00 pm. Sun. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Admission is free. 3536 Grand Ave, Phone 214-565-9026

Crow Collection of Asian Art – Hours: Tues.-Sun, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Thurs. until 9:00 pm. Admission is free. 2010 Flora St, Phone 214-979-6430

Latino Cultural Center – Hours: Tues. – Sun. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Featuring the Festival Sabor a Mexico (celebrating the states of Mexico) on Saturday, October 15. Admission Free. 2600 Live Oak, Phone 214-670-3320

South Dallas Cultural Center and Juanita Craft Civil Rights House – Hours: Wed.-Thurs.1:00 – 4:00 pm. Admission is free. 2618 Warren Avenue, Phone 214-939-2787

The Woman’s Museum – Hours: Tues - Sun. 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Admission $5. 3800 Parry Avenue, Phone 214-915-0860

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza – Hours: Daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Admission $10. 411 Elm Street, Phone 214-747-6660

Texas State Fair – Sept. 29 – Oct. 22. Catch the DART Shuttle from the Pearl Station on Saturdays and Sundays – Phone 214- 979-1111 for schedule.