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RE: LA Times Book Prize for the Freedom to Read Foundation

Posted By Peter Coyl Apr 24, 2023 03:00 PM
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Thank you all for your kind words and support for the Freedom to Read Foundation. It takes a lot of folks to do this great work. Peter

Letter of Concern to FBI Regarding Threats of Violence in Libraries

Posted By Peter Coyl Sep 28, 2022 03:12 PM
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IFRT Colleagues: ALA President Lessa Pelayo-Lozada posted the following to ALA Council and to a number of other groups, but I wanted to make sure to share it with all of you so you are are of the issues facing libraries nationwide and ALA's response.   If you are not aware of your libraries policies ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News - 7/23/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Jul 25, 2022 11:11 AM
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Colleagues: I am once again pleased to share the latest IFNews. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance or a resource for your intellectual freedom issues and questions. Peter Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO Sacramento Public Library ALA Councilor | Intellectual Freedom ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 7/15/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Jul 15, 2022 05:12 PM
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Happy Friday Council Colleagues. I am pleased to share this weeks edition of the IF News. Peter Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO Sacramento Public Library ALA Councilor | Intellectual Freedom Round Table Member | ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee President | Freedom to Read ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 6/10/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Jun 10, 2022 03:47 PM
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Colleagues: As June progresses we are seeing an increase in censorship and efforts to remove Pride month displays. This issue of IF News highlights some of those efforts and other challenges we are facing across the country to weaken the First Amendement. Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 5/27/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl May 27, 2022 01:39 PM
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Colleagues: This weeks IF News is below. The challenges to materials and free speech continues nearly unabated. Peter C. Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO Sacramento Public Library ALA Councilor | Intellectual Freedom Round Table Member | ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Vice ...

RE: Proposed Resolution on ALA Council Forum

Posted By Peter Coyl May 25, 2022 05:36 PM
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One minor correction, I am the IFRT Councilor, and not an At-Large Councilor. Peter C.

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 5/20/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl May 20, 2022 02:47 PM
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Council Colleagues: Please see this week's compilation of Intellectual Freedom news. I hope you find it illustrative of the issues we are facing surrounding our first amendment rights and censorship nationwide. Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO Sacramento Public Library ALA Councilor ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 4/22/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Apr 22, 2022 03:55 PM
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Council: Please find this weeks edition of IF News. As you can see the fight for intelelcual freedom continues. We apprecaite all you can and are doing to support these efforts. Peter Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO | Sacramento Public Library ALA Councilor | Intellectual Freedom ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 4/9/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Apr 13, 2022 01:41 PM
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Colleagues: I am happy to provide the latest issue of the IF News, compiled by the indefatigable OIF staff. Peter Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO Sacramento Public Library ALA Councilor | Intellectual Freedom Round Table Member | ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Vice President ...

RE: Fwd: National Library Week kicks off with State of America's Libraries Report, annual 'Top 10 Most Challenged Books' list and a new campaign to fight book bans

Posted By Peter Coyl Apr 04, 2022 02:58 PM
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Eileen: More information is forthcoming from ALA President Patty Wong. Stay tuned! Peter

Fwd: National Library Week kicks off with State of America’s Libraries Report, annual 'Top 10 Most Challenged Books' list and a new campaign to fight book bans

Posted By Peter Coyl Apr 04, 2022 12:08 PM
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Colleagues: I am pleased to share the following information from the Office For Intellectual Freedom as National Library Week kicks off. The top 10 challenged books form 2021 are showcased, 50% of which are books related to the LGBTQ+ experience, and a large portion of the books are by non-white authors. ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 4/1/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Apr 01, 2022 11:35 AM
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Colleagues: I hope those who were able to attend PLA in Portland were able to take part in many of the IF related programs held! This weeks IF News reports on the continued turbulent times facing our profession regarding book bans and challenges. Peter Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 3/11/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Mar 11, 2022 04:17 PM
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Colleagues: This weeks edition of the IFN highlights ALA President Patty Wongs response to the New York Times article as well as further, compounding issues around book challenges, bannings, and general skulduggery around the freedom to read. Peter Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO ...

RE: ALA Annual Council Dates

Posted By Peter Coyl Mar 11, 2022 01:18 PM
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Marsha: Thanks for the more up to date information with the times of the meetings. Is the other outdated webpage going to be updated? It seems to me that having information in two locations is not a good practice. Peter

RE: ALA Annual Council Dates

Posted By Peter Coyl Mar 11, 2022 11:18 AM
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Hi Heather: This is what is posted on the Council Calendar on the ALA website: Saturday, June 25 Council Orientation; Information Session; ALA Membership Meeting; Council Forum Sunday, June 26 Council I; Council Forum Monday, June 27 Council II; Council Forum Tuesday, June 28 Council III Peter Peter ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 2/25/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Mar 01, 2022 12:00 PM
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Collegauges: I am pleased to share the latest Intelelctual Freedom News with you. Please know that challenges continue to increase including efforts by elected officials to create lists and barriers to access. I'd also draw your attention to the PLA Webinar "Facing the Challenge: Intellectual Freedom ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 2/18/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Feb 18, 2022 02:36 PM
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Colleagues: This weeks IF News features a great advocate of literacy and libraries: Levar Burton! Please enjoy. Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO | Sacramento Public Library ALA Councilor | Intellectual Freedom Round Table Member | ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Vice President ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 2/11/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Feb 11, 2022 05:07 PM
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Council Colleagues: This week's edition of the Intellectual Freedom news is full of information about the fight against censorship and book banning. While challenges continue, free speech seems to be victorious. Peter Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO | Sacramento Public Library ...

Fwd: Intellectual Freedom News 2/4/2022

Posted By Peter Coyl Feb 07, 2022 10:35 AM
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Colleagues: I am pleased to provide the most recent edition of the Intellectual Freedom news! Peter Peter D. Coyl, MLIS (he/him) Library Director & CEO | Sacramento Public Library ALA Councilor | Intellectual Freedom Round Table Member | ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Vice President & Trustee ...