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RE: Fwd: [IFLA-L] Internationality and participation in IFLA

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 26, 2023 07:29 AM
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Wow is right! One question: what point is there to hold a conference where not all eligible participants are welcomed? As much as I would love to see Dubai and to have a reason to visit, I must say that I am concerned about the choice made. Hosting it in a location where not all people are welcomed ...

RE: Voting Credentials

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 24, 2023 10:23 AM
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I can’t even register for virtual attendance. Sent from my iPhone

RE: Resolution to Reaffirm ALA's position on the Freedom to Read

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 13, 2023 12:25 PM
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And me! Kari Mitchell Councilor At Large DC Public Library Sent from my iPhone

RE: Registering for Council meetings via the Conference scheduler

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 29, 2022 02:24 PM
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Sonnet, your idea sounds good if it follows Robert's Rules (I would love to be a know it all about Robert's Rules, but I'm not). And your issue about being passed over was why I called the Point of Order, then I was almost bypassed because I didn't get the unmute button. There needs to be a little longer ...

RE: Registering for Council meetings via the Conference scheduler

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 29, 2022 02:12 PM
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Thanks Adrain! I will be sure to look at the newly revised edition to see what is written there. Kari R. Mitchell, MLIS Sent from my iPhonePlease excuse any typos

RE: Registering for Council meetings via the Conference scheduler

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 29, 2022 11:39 AM
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My only real concern is a better balance of speaking timely on issues. There was at least 1 time (I called Point of Order) that virtual speakers who had yet spoken were skipped while live attendees spoke more than once. I don't have a solution to that. President Wong did a wonderful job trying to balance ...

RE: Registering for Council meetings via the Conference scheduler

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 28, 2022 07:45 PM
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I didn’t realize there were some negative thoughts on those who did not attend in person. I would loved to have gone as DC was my home for 7 years and I miss it terribly but I was unable to travel for reasons that are no one’s business except for ALA Staff and President Wong, which was the procedure ...

RE: Star Khan report of sexual assault at vendor party

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 28, 2022 06:36 PM
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Thank you, Tracie, for the quick response. Is it clear to attendees what to do if there is a serious “situation” that needs immediate attention? I, and I trust leadership, would like to have taken action immediately. Kari R. Mitchell, MLIS Sent from my iPhone Please excuse any typos

RE: Star Khan report of sexual assault at vendor party

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 28, 2022 12:39 PM
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Wow. I did not hear this. Thankfully this woman had people come to her rescue. It is inexcusable that security did nothing and I hope ALA EB/Exec. Dir./President demand an investigation. Kari R. Mitchell, MLIS Sent from my iPhonePlease excuse any typos

RE: Non-voting by councilors

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 28, 2022 12:36 PM
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Karen, that is interesting. I would expect all councilors to 1.) Vote yes or no OR 2.) Abstain. We are there to vote for the Association as a policy making body. That is why I was so worried/upset about the glitches that almost caused me to not be able to vote. With the understanding of technological ...

RE: Saturday evening forum notes

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 27, 2022 09:04 AM
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As a side note, I had to pay $175 for virtual with a discount since I was only attending council meetings. I found that very steep. Kari R. Mitchell, MLIS Sent from my iPhone Please excuse any typos

RE: Restructure of ALA Council Meetings: Ideas

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 27, 2022 07:57 AM
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I am happy to hear this, Jules! You may want to reach out to Jim Neal who was involved with the start of forum to see what worked and what didn’t. Kari R. Mitchell, MLIS Sent from my iPhone Please excuse any typos

RE: Restructure of ALA Council Meetings: Ideas

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 26, 2022 05:46 PM
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I too agree with these comments. The reason I voted for the resolution is that it has evolved to something that I felt was against ALA Core Values and not ethical based on what I witnessed my first year as a councilor. I would be in favor of a structured, moderated following all guidelines re: ethics ...

RE: Votes to abstain

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 26, 2022 05:27 PM
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Thank you, Jacquelyn. When I made my comment, I was just guessing on who might feel a conflict of interest. I, in no means, meant that those did have a conflict of interest or were the ones who abstained. Votes are public record. Adrain's clarification of abstaining per Robert's Rules great knowledge ...

RE: Votes to abstain

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 26, 2022 02:11 PM
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And, welcome Adrain! I look forward to working with you. I am attending virtually but hope to meet you this winter. Kari R. Mitchell, MLIS Sent from my iPhonePlease excuse any typos

RE: Votes to abstain

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 26, 2022 02:07 PM
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Thanks Adrian! I didn't know the "official rules" of Abstaining, but just what I do. I am laughing that Robert's Rules just say "any reason" when it is so detailed on everything else. Again, thanks for looking it up! Kari R. Mitchell, MLIS Sent from my iPhonePlease excuse any typos

RE: Votes to abstain

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 26, 2022 12:47 PM
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I abstain if 1.) I have a conflict in interest 2.) had to step away when voting occurred, and 3.) when I don’t have enough information to make the right decision to vote yes/no. Since I am a councilor at large, my votes are what all ALA members would want/better all ALA members verses chapter councilors/round ...

RE: Who wants to start writing an Tribute for Eli?

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jan 20, 2022 03:23 PM
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Me too ------------------------------ Kari Mitchell Librarian District of Columbia Public Schools ------------------------------

RE: Resolution on Library Service for Children in Detention

Posted By Kari Mitchell Jun 24, 2019 09:37 PM
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I will second also! Kari Mitchell Sent from my iPhone Please excuse any typos

RE: Educational Requirements for Executive Director

Posted By Kari Mitchell Dec 05, 2017 12:51 PM
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I agree with Sara's well written response. The word "preferred" allows the pool to be bigger - therefore, a better chance of finding the right person for the position. As a librarian and ALA member, I would like nothing more than someone with an MLIS to lead ALA. But, the skills for librarians are ...