Loida García-Febo

I am delighted to further expand my teaching on library services for multilingual populations. As you know, this is one of my areas of expertise, and I am truly enjoying the opportunity to continue developing this work.

Delighted to join the @springernature.com panel at the #CharlestonConference, “Real World Impact: Supporting Researchers to Influence Policy and Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.”
My themes: Libraries bridging research & policy impact—benefitting communities. @chashub.bsky.social

Class #3 Coming Up - "WELLNESS IN LIBRARIES" with Loida Garcia-Febo
🔹November 12 "Crisis-Ready Libraries: Emotional and Operational Resilience"

Series or single class for your Professional Development.
More info, registration, and contact info: www.library20.com/wellness-in-...

#bookcrawl2025 #bookcrawlnyc #NYC #Halloween @Book Club Bar @Pillowcatbooks #janeaustentiktok TikTok video by Loida García Febo

Halloween Book Crawl in NYC www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMQYjxVP/

Libraries & peace: Today I shared work related to libraries, democracy, peace & conflict resolution @ event in Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
Info about the program I curated:
ischool.sjsu.edu/news/ischool...

@sjsuischool.bsky.social

‼️REFORMA & SJSU School of Information celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. An honor to moderate the event.
Speakers include:
•Ady Huertas, REFORMA President
•Edwin Rodarte, REFORMA Vice President
•Kenny Garcia, Madeline Pena REFORMA Past Presidents
Free, registration: sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Advocacy and outreach remain at the heart of librarianship. Proud to support libraries and reading at the 2025 #NYCC @libcomix.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Librarians at the #NYCC @libcomix.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Class #2 Coming Up - "WELLNESS IN LIBRARIES" with Loida Garcia-Febo
🔹October 8: "Transformational Service Culture and Building Relationships"
🔹Professional Development fromThe Library 2.0 Mental Health & Wellness Program
Full series or single session. Info/Register www.library20.com/wellness-in-...

🌍At United Nations General Assembly UNGA80 side event "From Commitment to Action: Gender Equality and Human Rights for African Descent Girls and Young Women at Beijing+30 and UN80" With Leticia Leobet, Co-Chair of People of African Descent Stakeholder Group, UN's Major Groups. Connecting libraries!

Five out of six people on my side of the subway are reading and three are reading physical books!

Has someone created a LibGuide about Bad Bunny?

🇩🇪Earlier this summer I attended BiblioCon2025, annual conf by German library associations to present "Fostering Peace and Collaboration through Libraries: A Think Tank Approach" and conflict resolution kit I complied for a series with @SJSUischool.bksy.social Photo with European & IFLA leaders.

We start tomorrow! #wellness in #libraries

The Summer I Paused: A Librarian's Reflection on Boundaries and Belonging Choosing Family and Wellness Over Burnout

🔹The Summer I Paused: A Librarian’s Reflection on Boundaries and Belonging
Choosing Family and #Wellness Over Burnout
--My new article published by Information Today www.infotoday.eu/Articles/Edi...

Join us for an engaging session of the AI Knowledge Café, where #librarians, Library and Information Science (LIS) educators/professors, researchers come together for a conversation about #AI and its impact on information, science, and society. Register cesnet.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Delighted to collaborate with the American Association of School Librarians.
▫️AASL Gathering | Wellness First: Back-to-School Strategies for School Librarians

Free! Register ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A few days ago I met with library leadership from the University of Puerto Rico.

WELLNESS IN LIBRARIES
NEW series 👉Four Masterclasses with Loida Garcia-Febo for your Professional Development
The Library 2.0 Mental Health and #Wellness Program

More info, registration, and contact info: www.library20.com/wellness-in-...

Truly honored to have the opportunity to serve and collaborate with library associations around the world! 🌍 Grateful to the IFLA Management of Library Associations for your trust and amazing teamwork. Excited for the great collaborations ahead! 🚀
@ifla.org @sjsuischool.bsky.social

WELLNESS IN LIBRARIES
NEW series 👉Four Masterclasses with Loida Garcia-Febo for your Professional Development
The Library 2.0 Mental Health and #Wellness Program

More info, registration, and contact info: www.library20.com/wellness-in-...

🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Nurturing the Mind and Spirit! 💚 Recording coming soon.
Big thanks to our speakers: Dr. Anthony Chow, Loida Garcia-Febo, Lisa Melendez, Billey Albina, Jamia Williams, and Cat Tang.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. “Imperatives for Growth: Libraries as Catalysts for Inclusive Employment, Skills and Prosperity,” on Monday, July 21, 6:00-7:30pm Eastern time. At this event presented by the American Library Association, join us to explore how libraries are driving progress toward equitable economic opportunities and contributing to the global effort for decent work and inclusive growth. Pictured: Dr. Brandy McNeil, President, Public Library Association, and Deputy Director for the New York Public Library; Lisa R. Varga, Associate Executive Director, ALA Public Policy and Advocacy; Dr. Diana Price, Central Library Manager, Alexandria Public Library, VA: Melissa Jacobs, Director of Library Services, NYC Department of Education; Robin Kear, Liaison Librarian and University Senate President, University of Pittsburgh; with Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair ALA IRC UN SDGs Subcommittee and International Library Consultant as the moderator. The program is organized by the ALA International Relations Committee (IRC) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Subcommittee. Featured speakers include: Sam Helmick, ALA President; Dr. Brandy McNeil, President, Public Library Association, and Deputy Director for the New York Public Library; Lisa R. Varga, Associate Executive Director, ALA Public Policy and Advocacy; Dr. Diana Price, Central Library Manager, Alexandria Public Library, VA: Melissa Jacobs, Director of Library Services, NYC Department of Education; Robin Kear, Liaison Librarian and University Senate President, University of Pittsburgh; with Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair ALA IRC UN SDGs Subcommittee and International Library Consultant as the moderator.

ALA is headed to the UN! We’re joining the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to spotlight how libraries power inclusive growth and decent work worldwide.
Join our program on July 21 in NYC or online.
Press release ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/07...

Today at 6:00 PM ET! Attend in person or online.
"Imperatives for Growth: Libraries as Catalysts for Inclusive Employment, Skills and Prosperity" presented by the ALA International Relations Committee United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Subcommittee.
www.nypl.org/events/progr...

Nurturing the Mind and Spirit: Wellness Strategies for the LIS Community in Uncertain Times - SJSU | School of Information Presented by iSchool Health and Wellness Ambassador Loida Garcia-Febo

🌿#Wellness for LIS- free online symposium from SJSU School of Information
"Nurturing the Mind and Spirit: Wellness Strategies for the LIS Community in Uncertain Times"
•JULY 31, 10AM-12PM PT
To register & more info: ischool.sjsu.edu/webcast/nurt...
@sjsuischool.bsky.social

Join the SJSU iSchool for a free online symposium on wellness in the LIS field, featuring keynote Loida Garcia-Febo.

📅 Thursday, July 31st at 10am–12pm PT

We will explore self-care, stress relief & workplace wellness.
🔗 Register: ow.ly/OO9Y50Ws2Yy

Librarians at the UN: Global Reach for Local Impact.
This week, advocating for libraries @ United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2025 with the 1st ALA UN Delegation. Thrilled, together with our energetic delegates reached different constituencies. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @ifla.org #HLPF2025

Libraries present at the United Nations High Level Political Forum 2025.
The ALA Delegation is phenomenal. Huge thanks to all and so wonderful to collaborate to keep libraries on the agenda. #HLPF2025 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @ifla.org

The librarians have arrived! #HLPF2025 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @ifla.org