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RE: 2023 ALA Executive Board Election Results Announced

Posted By Dorcas Hand Feb 02, 2023 12:30 PM
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It was an honor to join such an esteemed group. Congratulations to the winners. I look forward to supporting your work. Dorcas Hand

RE: Diversity Councilors Caucus

Posted By Dorcas Hand Jan 31, 2023 01:24 PM
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Hi, Alex I never quite got this response off before NOLA came and has gone - please include me. This Caucus is very important. ------------------------------ Dorcas Hand Member, Ecosystem Subcommittee of COLA (2022-3) Co-Chair, Ecosystem Subcommittee of COLA (2020- 22) Chair, Ecosystem Task Group of ...

RE: LibLearnX Mobile App

Posted By Dorcas Hand Jan 20, 2023 05:26 PM
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After a phone call to the App's tech support directed me to conference tech support, two emails later I learned : in order to access the mobile app, you must first log into the program (scheduler). Hope this helps. Dorcas Hand https://www.studentsneedlibrariesinhisd.org/ https://www.ftrf.org ...

RE: 2023 LLX Council Agendas and Registration Links!

Posted By Dorcas Hand Jan 01, 2023 07:18 PM
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Thanks all clearly I read too quickly! I'll be at both. Dorcas Hand https://www.studentsneedlibrariesinhisd.org/ https://www.ftrf.org https://texansfortherighttoread.com/ https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/

RE: 2023 LLX Council Agendas and Registration Links!

Posted By Dorcas Hand Jan 01, 2023 06:57 PM
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Perhaps I misunderstand, but how is it possible to attend on Friday the highly recommended Membership Information Session from 1-2 when the ALA Council Special Session: ALA Bylaws Convention is required of all Councilors and also begins at 1. Thanks for clarifying. Dorcas Hand Texas Chapter Councilor ...

RE: Thank you fellow Councilors

Posted By Dorcas Hand Nov 09, 2022 11:08 AM
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Congratulations! Dorcas Hand https://www.studentsneedlibrariesinhisd.org/ https://www.ftrf.org https://texansfortherighttoread.com/ https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/

RE: LibLearnX and Council dates

Posted By Dorcas Hand Oct 26, 2022 12:07 PM
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The BANNER has the correct dates - sorry, all. I was on the right page but just looked down below. ------------------------------ Dorcas Hand Member, Ecosystem Subcommittee of COLA (2022-3) Co-Chair, Ecosystem Subcommittee of COLA (2020- 22) Chair, Ecosystem Task Group of COLA (2018-2020) Member, Freedom ...

LibLearnX and Council dates

Posted By Dorcas Hand Oct 26, 2022 11:59 AM
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I just went looking for exact meeting dates only to discover that Schedule Alaliblearnx remove preview Schedule Schedule for #LibLearnX, the new library learning, networking, and collaboration experience from the American Library Association. Coming January 21-24, 2022! View this on ...

RE: Register for the November Council Events & Save for Date LLX Governance Meetings

Posted By Dorcas Hand Oct 11, 2022 05:12 PM
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Hi, Marsha Should I have known this date before? I am flying that date to see my 99-yr-old mother so won't be on the meeting which frustrates me. Will the meeting be recorded? I also missed if there was a recording of the Sept meeting. Thanks so much for clarifying somehow I'm missing the right info! ...

RE: Registering for Council meetings via the Conference scheduler

Posted By Dorcas Hand Jun 29, 2022 10:17 AM
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I agree with Karen. The only improvement on my wish list would be to have a list of who is attending virtually. I only knew if they spoke. I was so glad the option was live. But overall, the tech was managed very well throughout, with few glitches. Thanks to all responsible. Dorcas Hand Texas Chapter ...

RE: TAG Report Including Action Item - Discussion encouraged

Posted By Dorcas Hand Jun 24, 2022 02:57 PM
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Thank you, Elaine, for this measured and comprehensive comment with which I largely agree. I have also asked for comments from past ALA leadership who also voice serious concerns with the TAG proposal. I look forward to robust discussion in case I change my mind, but currently I plan to vote no. Dorcas ...

RE: Comfort level and Council

Posted By Dorcas Hand May 29, 2022 11:20 AM
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See you there! Dorcas

RE: Rules & Guidelines for ALA Hybrid Council Meetings

Posted By Dorcas Hand May 02, 2022 12:16 PM
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There was certainly a rhythm to the Council meetings when they were only twice a year, but the lack of meetings in between made us barely functional as the speed of association life increased. I cannot imagine that Council will be at all nimble or functional if wee try to return to meeting for 10-ish ...

RE: Rules & Guidelines for ALA Hybrid Council Meetings

Posted By Dorcas Hand Apr 30, 2022 04:52 PM
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Yes, Stephanie We do need to reduce the barriers and this year especially, that is of concern. So much is in flux from pandemic recovery, ongoing travel restrictions by employers or for personal health reasons, to imminent changes in the Council and further governance structures. The time commitment ...

RE: Alternative to TAG -- Resolutions related to Structure, Composition, Purpose, and Meetings of ALA Council

Posted By Dorcas Hand Jan 21, 2022 01:25 PM
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Thank you, Jennifer! Dorcas Hand

RE: Resolution to Promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Efforts in AASL While Addressing Historical Effects of Racism

Posted By Dorcas Hand Jan 17, 2022 10:30 PM
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It was super helpful to discuss the TAG questions with Youth Council Caucus this afternoon, and surprising indeed how little engagement has been present thus far from the rest of Council. We are discovering in society how important vocal engagement is to the voting process isn't that at least as true ...

RE: TAG Q&A Forum Registration

I hate that this is directly opposite the IFRT meeting. ------------------------------ Dorcas Hand Co-Chair, Ecosystem Subcommittee of COLA (2020- ) Chair, Ecosystem Task Group of COLA (2018-2020) Member, Freedom to Read Foundation Board TXLA Chapter Councilor 2021-23 School Library Advocate Houston ...

RE: Update from TAG Task Force

Thank you for that confirmation. Dorcas Sent from my iPhone

RE: Update from TAG Task Force

May I share these documents with Texas Library Assn Leadership in my report due soon? Or are these internal only as yet? thanks for keeping me straight - this is muddy territory from my point of view. ------------------------------ Dorcas Hand Co-Chair, Ecosystem Subcommittee of COLA (2020- ) Chair, ...

RE: Flat Stanley Exchange for School Librarians

Posted By Dorcas Hand Dec 27, 2021 10:12 PM
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flat_Stanley_Project ------------------------------ Dorcas Hand Co-Chair, Ecosystem Subcommittee of COLA (2020- ) Chair, Ecosystem Task Group of COLA (2018-2020) Member, Freedom to Read Foundation Board TXLA Chapter Councilor 2021-23 School Library Advocate ...