named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Enlace Travel Awards
Provides full funding for travel and per diem costs to enable librarians and information professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean to attend SALALM's annual conference and present papers
Institutional Collaborative Initiatives Award
Offers up to $1,000 to support collaborative projects between institutions in Latin America, the Caribbean, or the Iberian Peninsula and other organizations, focusing on cataloging, digitization, archival projects, and collection development
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 2 activities
- Conducts and supports research on Latin American library collections and bibliographic resourcesImproves access to and dissemination of bibliographic information about Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian publications. Compiles annual statistics on Latin American library collections and conducts studies on collection development challenges.
- Maintains open-access digital repository for Latin Americanist librarianshipOperates the SALALM Repository in partnership with IUPUI ScholarWorks to collect and provide access to papers, presentations, and other materials related to Latin American librarianship, ensuring long-term preservation and open access.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Awards grants and scholarships for professional development and collaborative researchProvides financial awards of up to $1,000 for collaborative projects between academic or research institutions involving at least one institution in Latin America, the Caribbean, or the Iberian Peninsula. Also awards the Dan C. Hazen SALALM Fellowship to support scholarly research or professional development.
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Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 1 activity
- Confers awards for scholarly publications and institutional collaborationAwards the José Toribio Medina Award annually for monographic publications containing original research on Latin American library materials, librarianship, or related fields. Also presents the SALALM Award for Institutional Collaborative Initiatives to recognize collaborative projects.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Confers honorary membership and recognizes long-term contributionsGrants honorary membership to retired members who have made significant contributions to the organization and maintains a published list of honorees to recognize sustained service and leadership.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Funds travel and attendance for Latin American and Caribbean librarians at annual conferenceProvides financial support covering 100% of travel costs—including airfare and per diem—for selected librarians from Latin America and the Caribbean to attend SALALM’s annual meetings. Also awards Enlace Travel Awards and scholarships to support graduate students and early-career librarians in attending the conference.
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Library Staff Professional Development 1 activity
- Hosts webinars and educational programming for membersOrganizes webinars on topics such as library research and instruction to support continuous learning and professional development among members.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organizes annual conference on Latin American and Caribbean library materialsHosts an annual conference focused on collection development, librarianship, and services related to Latin American, Caribbean, and diaspora library materials, with the 71st conference scheduled for June 8–11, 2026 in Madison, WI. The conference serves as a national and international forum for professionals in the field.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Produces and publishes conference papers and reference materialsProduces an annual volume of selected papers from the SALALM conference and publishes occasional works in a bibliography and reference series to advance knowledge in Latin Americanist librarianship.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Provides administrative and governance infrastructure for professional associationMaintains organizational bylaws and operational handbook, hosts the Secretariat at NYU’s Center for Latin American Studies, and provides administrative support for membership and payments to ensure smooth operation of the association.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Supports professional development and community engagement through digital platformsAccepts and publishes member-submitted blog posts in English, Spanish, and Portuguese; shares content via newsletters and social media; and maintains official presence on Instagram and Facebook to foster engagement among members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$286K
Contributions & grants$85K30%
Program service revenue$138K48%
Investment income$64K22%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$219K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$26K
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.65M
Cash$18K
Investments$1.62M
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$1.64M
Liquid reserves89.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +26.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JILL BARON | CO-EXEC DIRE | 10 | $10K |
board members · 7
- BRONWEN MAXSON — MEMBER-AT-LA
- JADE MADRID — MEMBER-AT-LA
- KATIE COLDIRON — MEMBER-AT-LA
- LILADHAR PENDSE — MEMBER-AT-LA
- MANUEL OSTOS — MEMBER-AT-LA
- MICHAEL SCOTT — MEMBER-AT-LA
- TALIA GUZMAN-GONZALEZ — MEMBER-AT-LA
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- ALZAR Network — Academic Latina/o Zone of Activism & Research, an affinity group within SALALM
- Adrian Johnson Partner — Co-chair of the Enlace Committee, serving as liaison for applicants and coordinating with panel organizers
- Arizona State University Partner — Hosts staff member Seonaid Valiant, who administers the Dan C. Hazen Fellowship program.
- CALAFIA Network — California Cooperative Latin American Collection Development Group, affiliated with SALALM
- Center for Latin American Studies (CLACS) at New York University Partner — Hosts the SALALM Secretariat as of 2023.
- DLF Partner — Used the DLF Code of Conduct as a model for SALALM's harassment reporting procedure.
- DíScoLA Network — Digital Scholarship in Latin America, an affinity group within SALALM
- El Colegio de México Partner — Published Víctor Julián Cid Carmona's award-winning "Repertorio de impresos mexicanos en la Biblioteca Nacional de España, siglos XVI-XVII."
- Facebook Community Group Partner — Used for community discussion and collaboration among members
- HAPI Partner — Hispanic American Periodicals Index, a partner organization linked to SALALM
- IUPUI ScholarWorks Partner — Hosts the SALALM Repository in partnership with IUPUI ScholarWorks to provide open access to materials on Latin American librarianship.
- Instagram Partner — Used for public information sharing and member engagement
- LAIPA Partner — Latin American & Indigenous Peoples of the Americas Funnel Project, a collaborative initiative associated with SALALM
- LALA-L Google Group Partner — Platform used for information sharing among members
- LANE Network — Latin America North East Libraries Network, affiliated with SALALM
- LASER Network — Latin American Studies Southeast Region, affiliated with SALALM
- MOLLAS Network — Midwest Organizations of Libraries of Latin American Studies, affiliated with SALALM
- McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Partner — Published multiple award-winning works, including those by Ana María Cobos, Tony A. Harvell, and Gayle Ann Williams and Jana Lee Krentz.
- NYU CLACS Government — Hosts the SALALM secretariat and provides institutional support.
- NYU CLACS Government — c/o NYU CLACS, indicating administrative or institutional affiliation
- New York University Government — Email contact domain (salalm@nyu.edu) indicates an institutional affiliation with NYU.
- SALALM Facebook page Partner — Used for public information sharing and member engagement
- Tulane University Partner — Hosts the SALALM Secretariat and The Latin American Library, which co-published Rafael E. Tarragó's award-winning bibliography.
- University of Texas at Austin Partner — Benson Latin American Collection and SALALM Secretariat co-published award-winning works, including those by Eileen Oliver and Gayle Williams.
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Partner — Memorial Library and Seminar on the Acquisition of Latin American Library Materials co-published Paula Covington's "Indexed Journals: a Guide to Latin American Serials."
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries Partner — Hosts the SALALM 71 Annual Conference.
- lala-l listserv Network — Used for sharing blog posts and communications with members.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cooperative Collection Developmentmethodology: cooperative_collection_developmentBy coordinating collection-building efforts across libraries and institutions at regional, national, and international levels, the organization improves access to Latin American library materials and strengthens research capacity, because shared expertise and resource pooling increase comprehensiveness and reduce duplication.
- Cross-Cultural Professional Community Buildingmethodology: dialogue-across-differencesBy fostering inclusive, safe, and dialogic spaces across cultural and institutional differences, the organization strengthens professional networks between U.S. and Latin American/Caribbean librarians, because respectful engagement with discomfort and accountability fosters mutual understanding and sustained collaboration.
- Innovation Through Collaborative Fundingmethodology: innovative collaboration with evaluationBy funding innovative collaborative projects with embedded evaluation mechanisms, the organization advances effective practices in Latin American studies librarianship, because structured support for experimentation and assessment generates transferable knowledge about what works in the field.
- Knowledge Sharing as Infrastructuremethodology: open-access knowledge sharingBy collecting and disseminating professional knowledge through open-access platforms and coordinated amplification of member-generated content, the organization strengthens the field of Latin American librarianship, because widely accessible, peer-produced knowledge builds collective expertise and supports equitable participation in research and practice.