List of Contributions

We need to keep in mind that as members, we don't have the right to details about HR decisions involving staff. While I agree that communication about the layoffs overall could have been handled better, I do have confidence that our Executive Board and ALA staff made thoughtful, if difficult, decisions ...

I would invite us all to consider that we don't have the full set of facts here. I have trust in our leaders to have analyzed a multitude of factors before making this decision and come to what they felt was best for the ongoing and future health of the association. From the outside it might seem crazy ...

Please review the following drafts of the proposed Core Values and provide all feedback in this online form (https://aclibrary.libwizard.com/f/ALACoreValues). Feedback will be received until October 31, 2023. ALA's Core Values define aspirational values for library workers that serve as a guiding ...

Now more than ever, ALA needs strong leaders who can stand up against censorship. You can learn more about running for ALA President and Councilor at Large during the Nominating Committee's Town Hall on August 3 at 12:30pm EST. The webinar will cover the role and responsibilities of an elected leader, ...

Now more than ever, ALA needs strong intellectual freedom fighters in leadership positions. You can learn more about running for ALA President and Councilor at Large during our Town Hall on August 3 at 12:30pm EST. A recording will be available after the event. The webinar will cover the role and responsibilities ...

Fantastic! I had such a great time. Thank you for organizing Erin Berman Division Director | Learning Group Main Library Phone: 510-745-1500 | Direct Line: 510-745-1520 aclibrary.org Mission: We Grow Learners, Break Barriers, Build Futures Vision: Kind, Connected Humans Values: Authenticity, ...

Can you send along the recording? I had a time zone fail and really wanted to join. Note to self, noon ET is not noon PT. Erin Berman Division Director | Learning Group Main Library Phone: 510-745-1500 | Direct Line: 510-745-1520 aclibrary.org Mission: We Grow Learners, Break ...