ADVOCATES
      the improvement of library and information services for Spanish speakers and people of Hispanic/Latino origin in the six-state area, at the local, regional and national levels. 

PROMOTES
      the library profession through annual scholarships awarded to students interested in library services to the Spanish speaking. 

POSTS
      job announcements for prospective employees and employers through our national newsletter and on-line in REFORMANET. 

ACKNOWLEDGES
      outstanding contributions in the field of library service to the Spanish speaking through the biennial Northeast Chapter Pura Belpré Award, and mini-grants for library programs. 

PROVIDES
      an open forum for sharing ideas, questions and concerns. 

ESTABLISHES
      local and national information and support networks through the REFORMA  Newsletter, the Northeast Chapter meeting minutes and REFORMANET. 

PUBLICIZES
      library services and resources in Spanish speaking communities through special programs, media events and activities. 

SPONSORS
      workshops and programs at state, regional and national library conferences. 

OFFERS
      you the opportunity to visit and tour a variety of libraries in the Northeast when you attend chapter meetings.

ACTS
      as liaison and works with other library organizations such as ALA, CLA, NYLA, PLA (Pennsylvania) and NJLA. 

LOBBIES
      to preserve and expand existing library resources and programs serving the interests of Spanish speaking and Hispanic/Latino communities in the U.S. 

CONNECTS
      people who share the same goals and concerns regarding the availability and access of library and information services to a growing Spanish speaking population.