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Posted By Sara Dallas Sep 26, 2024 03:09 PM
Found In Egroup: ALA Council
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Hi All, I am serving as a member of the PLA nominating committee - and sharing some information with you. Serving on the PLA board was one of the best professional experiences - please apply, share with others or contact me for more information. The PLA 2025 Nominating Committee is seeking nominees ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Aug 10, 2024 12:13 PM
Found In Egroup: Sustainability Round Table Members Community
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Hi All, I am not sure if I am still on the connect space for the steering committee. However, I want to share some information about the Operating Agreement. The SRT steering committee is encouraged to vote for one of the three models put forth per the operating agreement. The voting window will close ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Mar 29, 2024 09:19 AM
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Thanks, Kenny for your timely question. The Executive Board will be finalizing the slate of volunteers during the April meeting, and will be sharing soon after that. S ------------------------------ Sara Dallas Director Southern Adirondack Library System She/Her/Hers --------------------------- ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Feb 12, 2024 12:16 PM
Found In Egroup: IFRT Members Community (Open)
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Call for volunteers for ALA Core Values Working Groups ALA President Emily Drabinski announces a call for volunteers to serve on the ALA Core Values Working Groups. Per Council Document #34, approved at the recent LibLearnX 2024 meeting, the ALA Executive Board will assign working groups, committees, ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Feb 12, 2024 12:13 PM
Found In Egroup: Core Consortium Management Interest Group
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Call for volunteers for ALA Core Values Working Groups ALA President Emily Drabinski announces a call for volunteers to serve on the ALA Core Values Working Groups. Per Council Document #34, approved at the recent LibLearnX 2024 meeting, the ALA Executive Board will assign working groups, committees, ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Feb 12, 2024 12:10 PM
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Call for volunteers for ALA Core Values Working Groups ALA President Emily Drabinski announces a call for volunteers to serve on the ALA Core Values Working Groups. Per Council Document #34, approved at the recent LibLearnX 2024 meeting, the ALA Executive Board will assign working groups, committees, ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Feb 06, 2024 09:31 AM
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The interest form link does not work at this time. Work is being done to correct it. American Library Association Executive Board Member Albany Public Library (NY) TrusteeSouthern Adirondack Library System, DirectorALA Core Values Task Force, Co-Chair
Posted By Sara Dallas Jan 15, 2024 03:01 PM
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Hi All, Happy New Year! Sharing some information, please feel free to contact me. During a membership meeting, all ALA members can speak. During a Council, only Councilors may speak, unless given permission to speak by Council. There are two ways to attend Council meetings, in person at LLX (Baltimore) ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Jan 09, 2024 08:01 AM
Found In Egroup: SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)
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Good morning and Happy New Year to all, I am sharing the highlights from the December 21, 2023 Executive Board meeting. Please note: The Executive Board approved that the 2024 ALA Membership Meeting be held virtually prior to the ALA Annual Conference. Attached is the meeting highlights. I hope ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Jan 05, 2024 03:20 PM
Found In Egroup: SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)
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Hi Jessica, After researching other professional associations and much discussion among the task force, it was determined that four to five values are ideal. Going beyond five can water down the impact of the values, making them harder to recall and reinforce. S American Library Association Executive ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Jan 05, 2024 11:12 AM
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We may need to agree to disagree. I am sharing why the Core Values Task Force was established. I have linked to the 2022 Virtual January Council Meeting, Implementation Report on ALA Council Actions. Implementation Action (2): The ALA Council APPROVED, Item#1 (ALA Core Values), the resolution on the ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Jan 05, 2024 10:47 AM
Found In Egroup: SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)
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Thanks, for the question, Rebekah Please find the two reports to Council. Sara ------------------------------ Sara Dallas Director Southern Adirondack Library System She/Her/Hers ------------------------------
Posted By Sara Dallas Jan 05, 2024 10:18 AM
Found In Egroup: SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)
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Thank you for sharing your concerns and perspectives regarding the proposed changes to ALA's core values. The decision to reduce the number of core values from 12 to 5 was guided by the desire for a more concise, streamlined, and memorable set of values. While it may seem like a significant reduction, ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Jan 02, 2024 12:24 PM
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Thank you for taking the lead and recognizing everything Candy has done for IF and libraries. Sara D. American Library Association Executive Board Member Albany Public Library (NY) TrusteeSouthern Adirondack Library System, DirectorALA Core Values Task Force, Co-Chair
Posted By Sara Dallas Nov 16, 2023 04:38 PM
Found In Egroup: SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)
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Hi Bob, The dues structure hasn't been changed because it hasn't been approved by Council. Sara ------------------------------ Sara Dallas Director Southern Adirondack Library System She/Her/Hers ------------------------------
Posted By Sara Dallas Aug 24, 2023 02:52 PM
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Hi All, I am sharing minutes from the August 17th Executive board meeting.  I am happy to answer any questions. Thank you for all of the important work you do for ALA. I hope to attend more of your meetings this year.  Sara ------------------------------ Sara Dallas Director Southern ...
Posted By Sara Dallas Aug 24, 2023 02:51 PM
Found In Library: SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)