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Trita Parsi Talk Cancelled

Posted By Al Kagan Jun 23, 2022 08:59 AM
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Very unfortunately, the SRRT program that I posted recently, a talk by Trita Parsi, on US-Iran relations has been cancelled. He has Covid. We will try to reschedule it. ------------------------------ Al Kagan Retired he, him ------------------------------

Programs of Interest

Posted By Al Kagan Jun 22, 2022 07:02 AM
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I would like to bring the following 2  programs to your attention. Sunday, June 26, 1:00-2:00 pm Libraries, Free Speech, and Anti-Boycott Laws, WCC, 147B Three discussants will discuss the direct effect on free speech for libraries, and on free speech more generally, of recent anti-boycott laws. ...

RE: Free Membership for 2020 Grads?

Posted By Al Kagan Apr 02, 2020 11:34 AM
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I think Kathleen has a great idea. Let me suggest that the way to proceed is to ask the ALA Membership Committee to look at all the ideas advanced here and make a recommendation to the ALA Council. It took me a few years to join ALA after being an LIS student. I wish someone had advocated joining ALA ...

Hate Speech and Libraries

Posted By Al Kagan Jun 18, 2019 09:07 AM
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The International Responsibilities Task Force on the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) has organized a discussion group on "Hate Speech and Libraries," which will be held at the Annual conference on Saturday, June 22, 1-2:30 p.m. in the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Supreme Court room. Speakers will ...

FYI: Stephen Kinzer, noted journalist, author, and scholar in DC

Posted By Al Kagan Jun 13, 2019 07:34 PM
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The International Responsibilities Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) will present a talk by Stephen Kinzer, noted journalist, author, and scholar on "Subverting Other Peoples' Elections: History and Resources." It will take place on ...

RE: An Open Letter Concerning ALA Conference Proposals

Posted By Al Kagan Jan 14, 2019 02:59 PM
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Also a SRRT program on hate speech was rejected with speakers from various points of view, including the former director of the ALA Intellectual Freedom Office. Given that this is a hot topic for the ALA Council right now, this makes no sense to me. We have asked for an explanation but have received ...

RE: SustainRT ALA Midwinter 2019 Events - Updated Social Time/Location

Posted By Al Kagan Jan 08, 2019 10:46 AM
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Note that the joint social event time is 7:00-9:00 pm. ------------------------------ Al Kagan ------------------------------

SRRT Action Council Statement on Hate Speech and Libraries

Posted By Al Kagan Aug 14, 2018 11:05 AM
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For some reason, the SRRT statement I sent yesterday was posted missing its beginning. I am resending it now. Al Kagan SRRT International Responsibilities Task Force SRRT Councilor, 1999-2009, 2011-2015 African Studies Bibliographer and Professor of Library Administration ...

RE: Educational Requirements for Executive Director

Posted By Al Kagan Dec 16, 2016 10:41 AM
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I am strongly in favor of keeping the requirements as they are. Opening up a loophole makes it possible to end up with a person with a corporate background, who will want to run the association even more like a corporation that it is today. That means downgrading social responsibility concerns and upgrading ...

RE: Any previous efforts at measuring/defining effectiveness of ALA resolutions?

Posted By Al Kagan Feb 17, 2014 08:22 AM
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Dan, I agree with you. My suggestion relates to something we could do immediately, and where there is already staff who could easily do a detailed report as part of their position responsibilities. Doing a broader evaluation will obviously be much more of a challenge. Al Kagan SRRT ...

RE: Any previous efforts at measuring/defining effectiveness of ALA resolutions?

Posted By Al Kagan Feb 16, 2014 08:52 PM
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As I said before, I am in favor of mandating the Washington Office to give us a detailed report of their activities in Congress, and the responses to these activities. I would be in favor of a resolution for that purpose. Al Kagan SRRT Councilor African Studies Bibliographer ...

RE: Any previous efforts at measuring/defining effectiveness of ALA resolutions?

Posted By Al Kagan Feb 07, 2014 11:20 AM
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Daniel, Thanks very much for this initiative. I am very interested in the topic, and I doubt that any research has ever been done on it. I think it is particularly important to hold the ALA Washington Office accountable, since it is their job to lobby for the Council's policy decisions. I have tried ...

RE: Norman Horrocks Memorial

Posted By Al Kagan Oct 20, 2010 01:35 PM
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Norman was not only kind and knowledgeable, but he was always helpful. I went to Norman for information on the workings of ALA and for help in publishing my work. He always knew how to proceed. I will miss his presence. Al Kagan