ALA Council

I'm replying as a Councilor but also as chair of the Committee on Organization. Out of curiosity have any of the movers or seconders talked to the Chapter Relations Committee? If this resolution is passed, it might require some change to charge and/or composition of that committee, which would require a Action Request Form that goes to COO. If COO does not approve the (potential) changes, it could put things a bit out of order. Changes of this nature related to committees usually move through COO. 

Putting my Councilor hat on, we'd likely also need an assessment of the impact on the staffing of the Chapter Relations Office, which I'm guessing might not be staffed for this additional work, hence...you guessed it...a referral to and assessment by BARC. 

Finally, in regards to the resolution that commits action from Divisions, this might also be problematic since Council cannot commit Divisions to specific strategy or tactics. We don't call 'em divisions for nuthin'.

None of these statements is made in opposition to the resolution, I'm just trying to bring up some areas that might need discussion and debate. 

Thanks!

Andrew

I'm replying as a Councilor but also as chair of the Committee on Organization. Out of curiosity have any of the movers or seconders talked to the Chapter Relations Committee? If this resolution is passed, it might require some change to charge and/or composition of that committee, which would require a Action Request Form that goes to COO. If COO does not approve the (potential) changes, it could put things a bit out of order. Changes of this nature related to committees usually move through COO. 

Putting my Councilor hat on, we'd likely also need an assessment of the impact on the staffing of the Chapter Relations Office, which I'm guessing might not be staffed for this additional work, hence...you guessed it...a referral to and assessment by BARC. 

Finally, in regards to the resolution that commits action from Divisions, this might also be problematic since Council cannot commit Divisions to specific strategy or tactics. We don't call 'em divisions for nuthin'.

None of these statements is made in opposition to the resolution, I'm just trying to bring up some areas that might need discussion and debate. 

Thanks!

Andrew

Hello!  I'm hoping to discuss this with the ACRL Board on Friday as I see some areas of possible concern/interest related to ACRL Chapters as included in the resolution.  Per ACRL Bylaws, ACRL Chapters are fully-separate organizations that have requested affiliation with ACRL.  (More information in the ACRL Guide to Policies and Procedures.)  I'm interested in learning more about how the resolution might impact ACRL staffing and budgeting.  If there's any additional information beyond the resolution document that the authors could share with me, I would appreciate that very much.

Thank you,

Kara Whatley, ACRL Division Councilor

I'm replying as a Councilor but also as chair of the Committee on Organization. Out of curiosity have any of the movers or seconders talked to the Chapter Relations Committee? If this resolution is passed, it might require some change to charge and/or composition of that committee, which would require a Action Request Form that goes to COO. If COO does not approve the (potential) changes, it could put things a bit out of order. Changes of this nature related to committees usually move through COO. 

Putting my Councilor hat on, we'd likely also need an assessment of the impact on the staffing of the Chapter Relations Office, which I'm guessing might not be staffed for this additional work, hence...you guessed it...a referral to and assessment by BARC. 

Finally, in regards to the resolution that commits action from Divisions, this might also be problematic since Council cannot commit Divisions to specific strategy or tactics. We don't call 'em divisions for nuthin'.

None of these statements is made in opposition to the resolution, I'm just trying to bring up some areas that might need discussion and debate. 

Thanks!

Andrew

Hello Kara,

I wanted to let you know that the group working on this resolution reached out the the ACRL Chapter Councils Chair in December.

He attended one of the workgroup meetings and answered our questions and provided input.

Our group also took a look at the resolution and we found two Resolved clauses that specifically mentioned the division (or unit) rather than the chapter.

Hello!  I'm hoping to discuss this with the ACRL Board on Friday as I see some areas of possible concern/interest related to ACRL Chapters as included in the resolution.  Per ACRL Bylaws, ACRL Chapters are fully-separate organizations that have requested affiliation with ACRL.  (More information in the ACRL Guide to Policies and Procedures.)  I'm interested in learning more about how the resolution might impact ACRL staffing and budgeting.  If there's any additional information beyond the resolution document that the authors could share with me, I would appreciate that very much.

Thank you,

Kara Whatley, ACRL Division Councilor

I'm replying as a Councilor but also as chair of the Committee on Organization. Out of curiosity have any of the movers or seconders talked to the Chapter Relations Committee? If this resolution is passed, it might require some change to charge and/or composition of that committee, which would require a Action Request Form that goes to COO. If COO does not approve the (potential) changes, it could put things a bit out of order. Changes of this nature related to committees usually move through COO. 

Putting my Councilor hat on, we'd likely also need an assessment of the impact on the staffing of the Chapter Relations Office, which I'm guessing might not be staffed for this additional work, hence...you guessed it...a referral to and assessment by BARC. 

Finally, in regards to the resolution that commits action from Divisions, this might also be problematic since Council cannot commit Divisions to specific strategy or tactics. We don't call 'em divisions for nuthin'.

None of these statements is made in opposition to the resolution, I'm just trying to bring up some areas that might need discussion and debate. 

Thanks!

Andrew