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Posted By Paula Laurita Jun 13, 2023 05:00 PM
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Hi, I would be honored to be an endorser. Paula Laurita Alabama Chapter Councilor Sent from my iPad
Posted By Paula Laurita May 17, 2023 12:31 PM
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Thanks so much for your quick response. Our Army librarians in Europe are sad to miss the live event, but I pointed out all the great recordings you have from past events. -- Best,Paula S.W. Laurita Alabama Councilor to ALA "We have found that a library is not an end in itself, but a means to ...
Posted By Paula Laurita May 17, 2023 08:31 AM
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Is there a non bit.ly link that can be used for registration?Many federal networks block bit.ly links and I've heard from librarians and library technicians that they would like to attend the presentation. Thank you. -- Best,Paula S.W. Laurita Alabama Councilor to ALA "We have found that a library ...
Posted By Paula Laurita Feb 18, 2023 12:11 PM
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Thanks. I’ll be taking a look at these resources. Fortunately we have a good policy and strong Army regulations against censorship. My last challenge in a public library was someone who wanted all books about Sigmund Freud removed. So, it was an easy response. I appreciate the support. Paula ...
Posted By Paula Laurita Feb 16, 2023 03:46 PM
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Hi, One of the US Army's Morale Welfare & Recreation libraries has received a formal request for reconsideration of the book Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human, by Erika Moen. This is not the first time this book has been questioned and we believe it's ...
Posted By Paula Laurita Feb 08, 2023 12:13 AM
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I see this is a diocesan school. You could ask the superintendent to appoint the review committee. Ethically the principal should recuse themself. You might ask for support/guidance from the Catholic Library Association as well. I remember the year CLA was presenting an award to Chris Crutcher was ...
Posted By Paula Laurita Jan 26, 2022 03:29 PM
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Kudos to the University of Virginia Library for putting together this brief quiz on the costs of electronic journals. https://virginia.libwizard.com/f/what-costs-more As we address the importance of open access it's good to keep in mind what is lost (other resources, staff, etc.). --------- ...
Posted By Paula Laurita Jan 24, 2021 09:31 AM
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Jennifer, great job pulling this together so quickly. -- Best, Paula S.W. Laurita NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Librarian Alabama Councilor to ALA "We have found that a library is not an end in itself, but a means to many ends ." Charles E. Rush , 1939
Posted By Paula Laurita Jun 24, 2020 02:36 PM
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Some news for the day: NASA Names Headquarters After 'Hidden Figure' Mary W. Jackson NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, the agency's headquarters building in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA. ...
Posted By Paula Laurita Jan 09, 2019 12:52 PM
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I have posted a question (actually supporting a question) on the draft. The Alabama chapter endorses this resolution's intent with the understanding that there may be revisions. ------------------------------ Paula Laurita Chapter Councilor Alabama Library Association ------------------------------