REFORMA is a non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia and is classified as a 501(c)3 organization by the Internal Revenue Code. New members of all backgrounds and communities are always welcome.
LIBROS is the San Diego/Imperial Valley chapter of REFORMA and is dedicated to the improvement of all library and information services to the growing number of Chicano/Latinos and Spanish-speaking people in San Diego/Imperial County.
Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA actively seeks to promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the Latino community; the education of the U.S. Latino population in regards to the availability and types of library services; and lobbying efforts to preserve existing library resource centers serving the interests of Latinos.
Officers (2018-2019)
Acting Chair
Itza Vilaboy
San Diego City College
Secretary
Ariane Porras
YMCA San Diego County
Treasurer
April Ibarra Siqueiros
Southwestern College
Community Engagement
Erricka De La Mancha
Membership Engagement
Miguel Murillo
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