List of Contributions

The American Library Association invites members to review and comment on the draft statement "Liberty and the Library," developed by the Intellectual Freedom Committee. This statement is intended to strengthen ALA's advocacy for intellectual freedom during a time of unprecedented legal and political ...

Greetings Katherine, Thank you for sharing the agenda! I have possible corrections prior to the meeting: The January meeting notes were not approved at the February meeting because they were not complete. I see that they are now complete. Can these be added for review and approval? Link ...

Freedom to Read Foundation Seeks Nominations for Board of Trustees The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is seeking individuals who are willing to sustain and support the Foundation's mission to express their interest in being slated as a candidate for election to its 2026-2028 Board of Trustees. ...

Hi all -- here is the ALA Councilor report. Sorry it did not make the agenda! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GWZZN6nDnJ2NPxVX0eXJeMbIOhHH0C8tHZYdagJMgdg/edit?tab=t.0 ------------------------------ Johannah Genett Deputy Director Hennepin County Library She/Her/Hers ------------- ...

Hi everyone, Sharing a video featuring Let Freedom Read, this year's Banned Book Week theme. Video features members of Library Board speaking to intellectual freedom. Hope you enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k0xcRvsROQ ------------------------------ Johannah Genett Deputy ...

Hi everyone, I had the honor of awarding Terri Lesley the Immroth Award in 2022. She was recently terminated from her position. Unfortunately, my only contact info for her is associated with her last position. I am reaching out to her via LinkedIn and will let you all know if there are ways we can ...

The American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) Immroth Award Committee is pleased to announce Terri Lesley as the recipient of the 2022 John Phillip Immroth Memorial Award, which honors notable contributions to intellectual freedom and demonstrations of personal courage in ...

Hi everyone -- looking forward to our first meeting tomorrow (9/22 2-3pm central)! The focus will be introductions to one another and the mission of the committee. Here's the agenda: Introductions (15 minutes) Name Where you work? Interest in being involved with ALA's IFRT Committee? ...