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  • 1.  ALA action on North Caroline SB90?

    Posted Jul 19, 2023 09:23 AM

    Good morning!

    A member of a sibling library association reached out to me to ask if ALA was taking any action in opposition to North Carolina's SB90: Senate Bill 90 (2023-2024 Session) - North Carolina General Assembly.

    I haven't heard anything about it, but I thought this would be a good place to start. Any and all information is welcome!

    Thanks!

    Jim



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    Jim DelRosso
    Assistant Director
    Cornell University, Catherwood Library
    He/Him/His
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  • 2.  RE: ALA action on North Caroline SB90?

    Posted Jul 19, 2023 12:50 PM

    Hello, JIm -

     Per ALA's State and Local Protocol, we work with the state chapter and other affiliated library groups in a state to determine any response to state legislation.  In this case, ALA would look to NCLA,  NCSMLA, and NCPDLA to determine the best method of response.   We are planning a conversation over the next few days.



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    Deborah Caldwell-Stone
    Director, Office for Intellectual Freedom
    American Library Association
    dstone@ala.org
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  • 3.  RE: ALA action on North Caroline SB90?

    Posted Jul 19, 2023 02:19 PM

    Thanks so much, Deborah!

    Jim



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    Jim DelRosso
    Assistant Director
    Cornell University, Catherwood Library
    He/Him/His
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    Original Message