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[alacoun] IMPORTANT COUNCIL MESSAGE FOR SHARING MEETING INFORMATION

  • 1.  [alacoun] IMPORTANT COUNCIL MESSAGE FOR SHARING MEETING INFORMATION

    Posted Jan 25, 2021 01:22 PM
    Greetings, Fellow Councilors,

    Since Forums are  more or less close discussion among us, the Councilors to work and talk  through the issues that would be brought on the Council floor, I think it would be more or less appropriate to keep the Forums private and limited to Council members. Even though the feedback from non-Councilors might be in some instances helpful, they still can attend the Council meetings and express their opinions in a more appropriate and civil way. This is just a suggestion ... I personally feel myself much more comfortable at Forum meetings, it feels like a very cozy and homie environment, and helps to connect with my fellow councilors.  I did not like to see outsiders at some of our forums in the past .... My apologies I missed the first two forums at this conference but I will attend tonight.

    Sincerely,

    Muzhgan Nazarova
    Councilor-at-Large



    On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:58 PM Marsha Burgess <mburgess@ala.org> wrote:

    Hello Councilors,

     

    Today, Council Forum II was hacked by intruders who posted inappropriate messages in chat. ALA was alerted that the scheduled Zoom link was posted online, via Twitter. We ask that you do not share the links via social media as this opens the door for anyone (including unwanted guests) to join our meetings. Unfortunately, meetings are disrupted by people with malicious intent who search social media for unprotected meetings.

     

    As a reminder, ALA seeks to provide a conference environment in which diverse participants may learn, network and enjoy the company of colleagues in an environment of mutual human respect. We recognize a shared responsibility to create and hold that environment for the benefit of all.

     

    For Council Forum III, we've enabled the waiting room so please be patient as we will have to approve individuals for entry. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. We apologize for the disruption experienced at the Council Forum II. We will ensure that every effort is made to keep meeting environments safe.

     

     

    Marsha P. Burgess, ALA Council Secretariat/Governance

    American Library Association

    225 N Michigan Ave

    Suite 1300

    Chicago, IL 60601

    800-545-2433 ext. 3204

    mburgess@ala.org

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