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RE: 2021 ALA Annual Virtual Program: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the Library and Technical Services

Thank you! Erica Findley (she/her) Systems & Metadata Librarian Multnomah County Library Isom Operations Center I am teleworking: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm multcolib.org My pronouns are she/her/hers

RE: 2021 ALA Annual Virtual Program: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the Library and Technical Services

This looks like a very interesting and useful session. I have some questions: 1. Is ALA Annual Conference registration required to join? 2. Will this session be recorded and available to watch later? Thanks! Erica Findley (she/her) Systems & Metadata Librarian Multnomah County Library Isom Operations ...

RE: MARC Formats Transition IG

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Apr 30, 2021 03:24 PM
Found In Egroup: Core MARC Formats Transition Interest Group \ view thread
Brian, Thanks for sharing the On These Grounds Project. What a great use of data modeling. I like how it is grounded in a highly relevant and immediate need. I will definitely be looking at it more. I really enjoyed IG week and so my vote would be for #2. I think there is a lot to leverage with participating ...

RE: MARC Formats Transition IG

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Apr 28, 2021 05:07 PM
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Thanks for putting this out for feedback! I would be interested to hear about the following as well. I think this is in scope because it seems that staff working with MARC data will be the first to transition to working with new forms of data. Experiences with working directly with linked data, rather ...

RE: Program Announcement: ACRL Technical Services Interest Group Meeting @ ALA Midwinter 2021

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Jan 19, 2021 12:15 PM
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Good morning, How do we register for this presentation? And will a recording be available? Thanks, Erica ------------------------------ Erica Findley (she/her) Systems & Metadata Librarian Multnomah County Library She/Her/Hers ------------------------------

RE: ALA Conference Committee Town Halls

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Jan 22, 2019 12:53 PM
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Clara, Thank you for sharing this information about the Town Halls scheduled for ALA Midwinter 2019. Do you know if there will be any follow up for members to provide feedback on this, maybe online, who will not be able to attend these scheduled meetings at ALA Midwinter? On member brought to my attention ...

RE: Proposed GLBTRT Resolution: Link

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Jan 08, 2019 03:34 PM
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I would also like to second this as a Councilor-at-Large. Erica Findley Cataloging | Metadata Librarian Multnomah County Library Isom Operations Center My schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Phone: 503.988.0591 multcolib.org My pronouns are she/her/hers

RE: Draft Resolution GLBTRT Resolution on Gender Neutral Bathrooms at ALA Conferences and Meeting

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Jun 24, 2018 11:12 PM
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I support and second this resolution, Should this be added to future contracts that ALA will be entering in to with conference sites?

RE: Resolution to Honor African Americans

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Jun 12, 2018 05:12 PM
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Good afternoon, I want to join the group as a councilor-at-large endorsing this resolution. Erica Erica Findley Cataloging | Metadata Librarian Multnomah County Library Isom Operations Center My schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm Phone: 503.988.0591 multcolib.org My pronouns are she/her/hers

RE: Executive Director Search - documents and discussion

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Nov 03, 2017 08:45 PM
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Thank you, Jim, for these insights and the Friday night reply. I can see now how this would improve the search. I stand by my vote to make the MLS preferred and not required. Erica On Nov 3, 2017 7:25 PM, "ALA Connect" < connect@ala.org > wrote: Click With Caution -

RE: Executive Director Search - documents and discussion

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Nov 03, 2017 05:50 PM
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I have asked this question elsewhere and not received a direct response. This question is for Jim Neal and the ALA Executive Board. Search Committee Members may also be able to assist with the information I am seeking. It would be helpful to me if we knew more about why this recommendation to change ...

RE: Executive Director Search

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Nov 03, 2017 10:00 AM
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Jim and members of the ALA Board, Would it be possible to get some information or rationale on why the recommendation is being made to change the requirement for an MLS? Thanks, Erica Erica Findley Cataloging | Metadata Librarian Multnomah County Library  Isom Building My schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 ...

RE: Educational Requirements for Executive Director

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Dec 20, 2016 10:35 AM
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I agree with Lisa's comments and I am troubled by the assumption that someone without an MLS degree may not be able to or as committed to our values. I trust that the selections committee will select someone who is strongly committed to our profession without having a degree as a formal requirement.

RE: Council listserv down as of 7/9

Posted By Erica Findley (she/her) Jul 09, 2015 02:07 PM
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Thanks for the update and thanks for posting it here. Erica