Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association | The American Library Association Archives
Name: Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association
Historical Note: The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) was founded in 1980 and formally affiliated with the American Library Association (ALA) in 1982. A predecessor of APALA, the Asian American Librarians Caucus (AALC) was organized in 1975 as a discussion group of the ALA Office for Library Outreach Services. APALA is an organization dedicated enhancing leadership opportunities through informed dialogue that addresses the needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander library workers.
Sources: Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association, https://www.apalaweb.org/