About

The mural was created in 2017 by traveling artists Victor Ving and Lisa Beggs as part of a cross-country mural project called the “Greetings Tour.” Local muralist Rock Martinez contributed by adding his artwork to the letter C in “TUCSON.”
Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. https://lccn.loc.gov/2018663120

We are the Tucson, Arizona Chapter of REFORMA, one of 20 active chapters of the National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking.

Our Mission

REFORMA is committed to the improvement of the full spectrum of library and information services for the more than 40 million Spanish-speaking and Latino people in the U.S.

Our History

Established in 1971, REFORMA promotes the development of library collections to include Spanish language and Latino-oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bi-cultural professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs which meet the needs of the Spanish-speaking and Latino communities; the establishment of a national network among individuals who share our goals; 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.

Member Profiles

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Credits

Website created by Bianca Finley Alper. Copyright 2021, Reforma Tucson