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Invitation: Forward Together Resolutions Working Group Info Sessions

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Apr 12, 2021 6:11 PM
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Sent on behalf of Forward Together Resolution Working Group Co-Chairs Christina Rodriquez and Jack Martin Dear Councilors, As previously announced at the March 31st Council Meeting, The Forward Together Resolutions Working Group would like to call two informational sessions. They will take place ...

2021 March Virtual Council Recording and Transcript

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Apr 2, 2021 8:49 AM
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Hello Councilors, Thank you for participating in the 2021 March Virtual Council meeting. The recording and transcript are now available: RECORDING and TRANSCRIPT: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/governance/council/councilrecordings As we aim to continuously improve the virtual Council experience, please ...

Library Community Feedback Wanted: ALA Code of Ethics, 9th Principle

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Apr 1, 2021 11:22 AM
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The following message is sent on behalf of Chair of the Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE), Stephen Matthews Hello Councilors, ALA's Committee on Professional Ethics (COPE) is looking for feedback from the library community about an update to the ALA Code of Ethics. In July 2020, the COPE voted ...

REMINDER: SAVE THE DATE! March Council Meeting and Documents

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Mar 26, 2021 5:10 PM
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Hello Councilors, Save the Date! Virtual Council Meeting – March 31, 2021 Topics: Forward Together Resolutions Update and the Joint Report from the Committee on Legislation, Committee on Library Advocacy and Chapter Relations Committee Date: Wednesday, March 31st Time: 3:00-4:30pm CT / 4:00-5:30pm ...

ALA leads historic win for libraries in new relief plan!

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Mar 10, 2021 5:36 PM
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The following message is sent on behalf of American Library Association President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. Dear Council, The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) that just passed the House provides $200 million in funding for IMLS, with $178 million for LSTA, and billions more ...

ALA leads historic win for libraries in new relief plan! Attachments

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Mar 10, 2021 5:36 PM
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SAVE THE DATE! March Council Meeting

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Mar 9, 2021 3:30 PM
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The following message is sent on behalf of American Library Association President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. Hello Councilors, Save the Date! Virtual Council Meeting – March 31, 2021 Topics: Forward Together Resolutions Update and the Joint Report from the Committee on Legislation, Committee on Library ...

Building Coalitions

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Feb 19, 2021 8:31 AM
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The following message is sent on behalf of American Library Association President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. Lindsay, In response to your question about ALA regularly working with other organizations and on other topics the following may be helpful to you and other Councilors and members. Building ...

RESPONSE: Resolution Supporting Student Debt Forgiveness

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Feb 18, 2021 10:37 AM
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The following message is sent on behalf of American Library Association President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. Dear Colleagues, ALA is a member of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Coalition and has signed on to their coalition letters in the past. They are meeting next week to establish priorities for ...

2021 Midwinter Virtual Council Recordings

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Feb 1, 2021 8:53 AM
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Hello Councilors, Thank you for participating in the 2021 Midwinter Virtual Council meetings. The recordings and transcripts are now available: RECORDINGS and TRANSCRIPTS: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/governance/council/councilrecordings As we aim to continuously improve the virtual Council experience, ...

Thank You!

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Jan 26, 2021 11:53 AM
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The following message is sent on behalf of American Library Association President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. Greetings Council, I want to thank you all for the very productive meeting yesterday. We discussed and passed resolutions that will benefit our members, Libraries and library workers. I want ...

Attn: ALA Councilors - Reminder to Cast Your Vote for ALA Executive Board

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Jan 25, 2021 6:30 PM
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Dear Councilors, The ALA Executive Board Election is now open. Polls will close on Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00 a.m. Central Time. Per Article III. Section 6c. Executive Board members are elected by the ALA Council. Eligible, current Councilors are to vote for no more than three candidates for the ...

IMPORTANT COUNCIL MESSAGE FOR SHARING MEETING INFORMATION

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Jan 24, 2021 8:58 PM
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Hello Councilors, Today, Council Forum II was hacked by intruders who posted inappropriate messages in chat. ALA was alerted that the scheduled Zoom link was posted online, via Twitter. We ask that you do not share the links via social media as this opens the door for anyone (including unwanted guests) ...

2021 ALA Midwinter Council Documents Posted!

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Jan 19, 2021 5:35 PM
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Hello Councilors, Attached, are the draft Council agendas and the first set of council documents for the upcoming Virtual Midwinter Council Meetings. Council documents will be available here on ALA Connect and on the ALA website . *ALA CD#2 2020 June Virtual Council Meeting Minutes_ action item ...

Resolutions for the 2021 Virtual Midwinter Council Meetings Attachments

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Dec 29, 2020 7:36 PM
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Resolutions for the 2021 Virtual Midwinter Council Meetings

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Dec 29, 2020 7:36 PM
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The following message is sent on behalf of Mike Marlin, chair, of the ALA Resolutions Committee TO: ALA COUNCILORS Attached are Guidelines for preparing and submitting Resolutions, Memorials, and Tributes to come before the ALA Virtual Council Meetings on Sunday, January 24 th (Council I), January ...

2021 Virtual Council Fora Links!

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Dec 18, 2020 7:57 PM
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The following message is sent on behalf of the Council Orientation Committee Hello Councilors, Council, Council Fora (multiple of Forum) is an organic, informal gathering of Councilors and movers of resolutions or any interested members. This is a safe environment where everyone may speak and where ...

Announcement of 2021-2024 ALA Executive Board Candidates Slate

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Dec 18, 2020 11:04 AM
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The following message is sent on behalf of American Library Association President-Elect, Patty Wong Dear Councilors, On behalf of the ALA Council's Committee on Committees, I am very pleased to inform you that the following Councilors have been slated as candidates for the upcoming 2021 Midwinter Council ...

REMINDER: FW: Last Tune in Tuesday for the year - Dec. 15th - Featuring ALA-APA

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Dec 15, 2020 2:27 PM
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**REMINDER** From: alacoun-request@lists.ala.org <alacoun-request@lists.ala.org> On Behalf Of Rodney Lippard Sent: Friday, December 11, 2020 12:12 PM To: alacoun@lists.ala.org Subject: [alacoun] Last Tune in Tuesday for the year - Dec. 15th - Featuring ALA-APA Dear Councilors, I apologize for ...

REMINDER: FW: Call for Volunteers: the Next Phase of Forward Together WG

Posted By Marsha P. Burgess Dec 14, 2020 6:28 PM
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**REMINDER** From: alacoun-request@lists.ala.org <alacoun-request@lists.ala.org> On Behalf Of Marsha Burgess Sent: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 4:28 PM To: ALA Council List <alacoun@lists.ala.org>; ala-council@connectedcommunity.org Subject: [alacoun] Call for Volunteers: the Next Phase of ...

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