American Library Association Equality Award
The American Library Association Equality Award has been given annually by the American Library Association since 1984 in recognition of achievement for outstanding contribution toward promoting equality in the library profession, either by a sustained contribution or a single outstanding accomplishment. The award may be given for an activist or scholarly contribution in such areas as pay equity, affirmative action, legislative work and non-sexist education. The inaugural award was bestowed on Margaret Myers, Director, Office of Library Personnel Resources of the American Library Association in 1984.
Julius C. Jefferson Jr., Equality Award, 2019
Patty Wong, Equality Award, 2012
Loriene Roy, Equality Award, 2006
Sarah M. Pritchard, Equality Award, 1997
American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
American Library Association conference at New Monterey Hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey, June 25, 1919
Panelist Dr.Cora Dunkley speaking at Association for Library Service to Children 2022 President's Program, Lucia Gonzalez, President
ALA Youth Media Awards in January 2014; Pura Belpré Committee with Henrietta M. Smith
The American Library Association Conference in June 2011