Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture

About the Coleman Lecture

Dr. Jean E. Coleman was the first director of the Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS), now the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS). This lecture series is a fitting tribute to her work to ensure that all citizens, particularly Native Americans and adult learners, have access to quality library services. The lecture series will continue to teach library professionals more about their roles in providing equity of access.

This lecture series is sponsored by the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services. The Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture is presented each year during the American Library Association's Annual Conference.

Read the Coleman Testimonial from the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table Action Council.

2023 Coleman Lecture - Call for Lectures Open until November 25, 2022. 

ALA is accepting nominations for the 2023 Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecturer. The Jean E. Coleman Library Outreach Lecture is held annually during the ALA Annual Conference as a tribute to the efforts of the first Director of ALA’s Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (now the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services) to ensure that all citizens, particularly Native Americans and adult learners, have access to quality library services. Self-nominations are welcome. Submit a Nomination here

Past Coleman Lecture Presentations