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Is that typical? That a search firm talks to 200+ possible candidates and only 17 apply?

Thanks Peter. I think this is a critical clarification because a lot of the arguments I'm seeing are about affirming the MLS as THE degree for the ED because ALA accredits it - I think because of the resolution as stated only allowing for the MLS. But, if the policy stays as is, the MLS is not affirmed ...

I was revisiting this today and realized that the current policy is an MLS or an NCATE. What's the rationale for dropping the NCATE completely? It wouldn't even be one of the preferred?

I didn’t know that there was a policy that the ED had to have an MLS until Keith’s retirement was announced and I am honestly surprised that it is. I absolutely agree that ALA needs an ED who is committed to the values, mission, purposes, etc., of libraries and ALA. As someone who is involved with ...

I'm struck my the number of people who want to meet new friends and wonder if the NMRT might be a potential partner in the future. Sounds like this is helping people find a place in ALA even if they aren't necessarily in charge of gaming programs. Just a thought ... On Jul 23, 2010, at 1:07 AM, ...

Hi Scott, As Vice-Pres of ACRL my time at the ALA conference is spoken for two and three times over continuously but I'll be happy to help out ahead of time/afterwards - e.g., Poster Session committee. Or, if you have an eval of the session that needs analysis after the event. Just let me know... ...