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RE: Open web access to SRRT's ALA Connect posts

Posted By April Sheppard Oct 31, 2025 08:37 AM
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When SRRT had to move our discussion list to Connect, we had discussions about making the main SRRT Community public or closed. At that time, we went with public because we thought that was the best way to share what SRRT is working on and would also be the best way to help people interested in the work ...

RE: IRTF website updated

Posted By April Sheppard Oct 16, 2025 08:06 PM
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Always happy to help! April April Sheppard banhatenotbooks@gmail.com Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should you receive emails from me during a time that you're engaging in any of ...

RE: Final vote

Posted By April Sheppard Sep 05, 2025 11:07 AM
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The motion states that Round Tables can "continue to appoint any volunteers needed to support the work of the Round Table." So, I assume the officers could appoint Action Council members? If we go this route, I hope we can find ways to keep it as democratic as possible. I know that the action prevents ...

RE: Link to register for Special ALA Council meeting tomorrow

Posted By April Sheppard Sep 03, 2025 10:31 PM
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I agree with that officers should be voted on by general round table membership. But to disallow any at-large roles....what an insult to all the hard working people who have given their valuable free time to round table governance. As Derek mentioned before, if it was not my involvement with Action Council, ...

SRRT Newsletter, Issue 229, July/August 2025 is now live!

Posted By April Sheppard Aug 30, 2025 04:13 PM
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Ever wonder what SRRT gets up to at the ALA Annual Conferences? If so, check out the latest issue of the SRRT Newsletter as we look back at SRRT @ ALA Annual 2025! Attached is a PDF copy, but you can also find the newsletter online at https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/srrt229.pdf. - SRRT ...

SRRT Newsletter, Issue 229, July/August 2025 is now live! Attachments

Posted By April Sheppard Aug 30, 2025 04:13 PM
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RE: ALA 2026

Posted By April Sheppard Aug 07, 2025 10:25 AM
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I have found the proposal rubric to be helpful. Note that the different criteria are weighted. I will also add that even though the EDIA criteria is weighted as a 5, I would treat it more as if it was a 6. If you are putting together a panel, it also often helps to have different library representation ...

RE: Recordings of virtual events

Posted By April Sheppard Jul 10, 2025 10:17 AM
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Just providing background information: When SRRT Action Council first began having virtual meetings, they were recorded. Unfortunately, we discovered that people were limiting their participation in the recorded meetings for various reasons, including fear of retribution from employers. There were requests ...

RE: Draft SRRT Minutes from ALA Annual

Posted By April Sheppard Jul 04, 2025 08:17 AM
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I've corrected the name. Sorry about that! A April Sheppard banhatenotbooks@gmail.com Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should you receive emails from me during a time that you're engaging ...

RE: Draft SRRT Minutes from ALA Annual

Posted By April Sheppard Jul 03, 2025 11:33 PM
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Thank you! I didn't think I heard that correctly. April Sheppard banhatenotbooks@gmail.com Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should you receive emails from me during a time that you're ...

Draft SRRT Minutes from ALA Annual

Posted By April Sheppard Jul 03, 2025 10:01 PM
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All -- Below is the link to the draft minutes from the two SRRT Action Council business meetings at Annual (June 28 & 29). I tried my best to keep the minutes clear and factual, but 8+ pages is a lot of minute taking! So be gentle! Draft Minutes of 2025.06.28 & 2025.06.29 Action Council ...

RE: Yesterday's Action Council meeting

Posted By April Sheppard Jul 02, 2025 01:11 PM
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Hello, Deborah, This is not a recording, but I did take minutes. It will take me a little bit to clean them up; but when I'm done, I will post them on Connect. April April Sheppard banhatenotbooks@gmail.com Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, ...

RE: Yesterday’s Action Council meeting

Posted By April Sheppard Jun 29, 2025 12:20 PM
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Yes, a very bad day for SRRT for a variety of reasons. We should be able to control ourselves without outside interference, but apparently, we cannot. The author of the resolution choose not to move forward with it. This could have been an opportunity then to ask Tara to take ownership of it, make edits, ...

Pride and Protection: Queer Library Workers in a Polarized Cultural Landscape Videos Are Up!

Posted By April Sheppard Jun 23, 2025 02:13 PM
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Hello everyone! Thank you to everyone who participated in Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) and the Rainbow Round Table's (RRT) co-sponsered event, Pride and Protection: Queer Library Workers in a Polarized Cultural Landscape! Don't worry if you missed out! All of the videos and the slides ...

RE: Resolution?

Posted By April Sheppard Jun 16, 2025 12:23 PM
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Apologies. I meant that I understood she was finalizing the draft before sharing it with Action Council. April Sheppard banhatenotbooks@gmail.com Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should ...

RE: Still time to submit proposals for the August 4 Social Responsibilities Round Table Afternoon of Social Justice - Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Posted By April Sheppard Jun 16, 2025 12:06 PM
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Please share this call with your other groups and round tables too! April -- April Sheppard banhatenotbooks@gmail.com Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should you receive emails from ...

RE: Resolution?

Posted By April Sheppard Jun 16, 2025 11:35 AM
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I believe that Tara is finalizing it. She said that it wasn't finished yet. I expect she'll share it as soon as it's done. April -- April Sheppard banhatenotbooks@gmail.com Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may ...

RE: Looking for Moderators for June 12th Virtual Programming

Posted By April Sheppard Jun 03, 2025 10:33 AM
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Thank you Nanci, Mikaela, and Melinda for volunteering! We should be good now. :) April -- April Sheppard banhatenotbooks@gmail.com Please know that I honor and respect boundaries around personal time, well-being, caretaking, and time off. My work hours may be different than yours. Should you receive ...

Looking for Moderators for June 12th Virtual Programming

Posted By April Sheppard Jun 02, 2025 03:45 PM
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Hello all! SRRT and the Rainbow Round Table are joining up for some free virtual programming, Pride and Protection: Queer Library Workers in a Polarized Cultural Landscape, on June 12th. You can learn more about each session, including the times, at https://www.ala.org/srrt/events/prideandprotection. ...

Free Virtual Programming! Pride and Protection: Queer Library Workers in a Polarized Cultural Landscape

Posted By April Sheppard May 13, 2025 03:27 PM
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Join the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) and the Rainbow Round Table (RRT) on Thursday, June 12th for a timely free virtual event that brings together three presentations addressing the realities of queer librarianship amid escalating cultural and political attacks. Drawing from the experiences ...