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Mr. Ed Garcia

Library Director,
Cranston Public Library

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Library Director,
Cranston Public Library
Cranston, RI 02920
United States

Ed Garcia

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Posted By Ed Garcia Feb 15, 2024 12:59 PM
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FYI news from ODLOS ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services Date: Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 9:04 AM Subject: ODLOS Newsletter Winter 2024 To: Greetings from the Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services African-American Flag by ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jan 09, 2024 05:12 PM
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I'm sharing this draft resolution honoring Dr. Donna Gilton who passed away recently. Dr. Gilton was a longtime ALA and BCALA member and taught at the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Rhode Island for over 20 years. She was a deeply committed champion for diversity ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Oct 13, 2023 11:08 AM
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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services Date: Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 11:49 AM Subject: ODLOS Autumn Newsletter To: Greetings from the Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services October is National Disability Employment Awareness ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Sep 28, 2023 02:13 PM
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Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Sen. Brian Schatz (HI) reintroduced a resolution recognizing Banned Books Week and condemning the escalating attacks on books and freedom of expression in the United States. ALA endorsed the resolution. ------------------------------ Ed Garcia Chair, Committee on ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Sep 27, 2023 08:24 AM
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ALA's news release on net neutrality: https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/09/ala-welcomes-fcc-chair-rosenworcel-s-proposal-reinstate-network-neutrality ------------------------------ Ed Garcia Chair, Committee on Legislation Rhode Island Chapter Councilor Library Director Cranston Public ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Sep 11, 2023 12:53 PM
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https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/09/ala-applauds-confirmation-new-fcc-commissioner-anna-gomez For Immediate Release Thu, 09/07/2023 Contact: Shawnda Hines Deputy Director, Communications Public Policy & Advocacy Office American Library Association shines@alawash.org WASHINGTON, ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Sep 11, 2023 12:52 PM
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On Tuesday 9/12, the US Senate Judiciary committee will be holding a hearing: Book Bans: Examining How Censorship Limits Liberty and Literature at 10am. More info here: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/committee-activity/hearings/book-bans-examining-how-censorship-limits-liberty-and-literature ALA ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Sep 01, 2023 02:36 PM
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I'm concerned by the lack of time committed to Council meetings that are proposed for LLX. Between ALA and ALA-APA meetings only four hours seem allocated for Council meetings with other sessions such as the Membership Information Session, Executive Board Candidates forum being held virtually outside ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jul 19, 2023 08:04 AM
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Andrew,I think one strategy is to reach out to COSLA and have these discussions especially concerning a response for the state librarians. We need a better response to these attacks on both ALA and our ALA President. Ed -- Edward GarciaLibrary Director, Cranston Public Library Chair, ALA Committee ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jun 12, 2023 09:49 AM
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Sara please add me as an endorser: Ed Garcia, Rhode Island Chapter Councilor ThanksEd -- Edward GarciaLibrary Director, Cranston Public Library 2020 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize winner- Cranston Public LibraryChair, ALA Committee on LegislationALA Council, Rhode Island Chapter CouncilorALA ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jun 02, 2023 07:55 PM
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---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services Date: Fri, Jun 2, 2023 at 3:31PM Subject: Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services June Newsletter To: Greetings from the Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services The ALA ...
Posted By Ed Garcia May 01, 2023 08:06 AM
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Maggie,This is very sad news. I'd be honored to help you write the resolution.Ed -- Edward GarciaLibrary Director, Cranston Public Library 2020 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize winner- Cranston Public LibraryChair, ALA Committee on LegislationALA Council, Rhode Island Chapter CouncilorALA Constitution ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Apr 26, 2023 06:23 PM
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More fantastic news from PPA team during National Library Week! Today, the Right to Read Act of 2023 was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and in the House by Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ). It would increase student access to effective, fully staffed and resourced school libraries across ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Apr 26, 2023 09:16 AM
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More amazing work by the PPA team during National Library Week! Yesterday Representatives Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO-05), Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX-18) and Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) introduced the Prison Libraries Act of 2023. The bill has 25 additional co-sponsors. ALA is pleased to endorse this bill.   ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Apr 26, 2023 09:11 AM
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Yesterday, Rep. Jayapal introduced a resolution to honor library workers, library services, and more. Here is the Congresswoman's new release: https://jayapal.house.gov/2023/04/25/jayapal-introduces-resolution-recognizing-library-workers/?asdf ALA-APA endorsed rather than ALA because of the union ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jan 31, 2023 12:21 PM
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Alex,Thank you for being willing to help revitalize the Diversity Councilors Caucus. I definitely want to be involved again now that I'm back on council. Ed -- Edward GarciaLibrary Director, Cranston Public Library 2020 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize winner- Cranston Public LibraryChair, ALA ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Jan 13, 2023 12:01 PM
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Posted By Ed Garcia Jan 01, 2023 06:59 PM
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Dorcasthe membership information Session is virtual on January 20th. The Bylaws Convention is on January 27th in-person at LLX. Ed -- Edward GarciaLibrary Director, Cranston Public Library 2020 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize winner- Cranston Public LibraryChair, ALA Committee on LegislationALA ...
Posted By Ed Garcia Dec 21, 2022 01:52 PM
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I would be interested in helping to craft and seconding a resolution. Roberto was always very kind and supportive to me throughout my career and I hope we can honor his contributions to ALA.Ed
Posted By Ed Garcia Nov 01, 2022 03:48 PM
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Thanks Karen,I missed the document links on Maggie's post.Ed -- Edward GarciaLibrary Director, Cranston Public Library 2020 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize winner- Cranston Public LibraryChair, ALA Committee on LegislationALA Council, Rhode Island Chapter CouncilorALA Constitution & Bylaws CommitteeChair, ...