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RE: Further on 2024 IFLA

Posted By John DeSantis Jun 22, 2023 09:41 AM
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Thanks, Jim.   I've seen a similar statement from the Brazilian library community.  ------------------------------ John DeSantis Interim Head of Metadata Services Dartmouth College Hanover, NH he/him/his ------------------------------

Location for IRRT reception

Posted By John DeSantis Jun 15, 2023 08:54 AM
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Hello,   Apologies if this information has been shared earlier and I missed it.  I'm registered for the IRRT reception on Monday evening during ALA, but the scheduler shows "off site" as the location with no other details.  Does anyone know where this event is taking place?  I need to know where in ...

RE: IFLA

Posted By John DeSantis Nov 25, 2022 03:25 AM
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Indeed it was extremely interesting.  Thanks for pointing us to these articles, Jim. ------------------------------ John DeSantis Interim Head of Metadata Services Dartmouth College Hanover, NH he/him/his ------------------------------

Roberto Delgadillo

Posted By John DeSantis Nov 01, 2022 11:33 AM
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I'm very sad to share the news that our friend, colleague, and longtime ALA councilor Roberto Delgadillo died this past Sunday.  He will be very much missed   ------------------- -From: liball-bounces@lists.lib.ucdavis.edu  on behalf of William Francis Garrity via liball   Sent: Monday, October ...

RE: Votes to abstain

Posted By John DeSantis Jun 26, 2022 11:56 AM
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Hi, Lori-    I can only offer my own perspective on abstentions.  Others may have different ideas.  I think that sometimes in the case of sensitive or controversial topics, councilors abstain in order to avoid going on record as taking one side or the other.  In all my years on Council I've probably ...

Council ribbons

Posted By John DeSantis Jun 24, 2022 09:41 AM
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I read somewhere that Council ribbons on badges would be expected for entry into the in-person Council sessions.     There were no Council ribbons at the ribbon bar in the registration area this morning.  Could someone let us know where to find them? ------------------------------ John DeSantis Interim ...

RE: Are any attendance registration numbers to date for in-person and virtual Annual 2022 available?

Posted By John DeSantis Jun 20, 2022 08:50 AM
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Hi,  Susan--    I'm on the Conference Committee and we have been receiving regular updates on registration from Conference Services during our monthly meetings.  I don't have the most current figures, and I'm not sure whether the Executive Director will have time to gather and report them before the ...

RE: Registering for Council meetings via the Conference scheduler

Posted By John DeSantis Jun 16, 2022 01:30 PM
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Thank you,  Bob, for speaking up on this.  I agree wholeheartedly. When ALA members volunteer to run for Council, they are informed that they are expected to be present in person at Council meetings during the ALA conferences unless they are officially excused.  I'm amazed that some councilors think ...

RE: Proposed Resolution on ALA Council Forum

Posted By John DeSantis May 26, 2022 01:24 PM
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I want to respond to some of the comments being made regarding the lack of time in Council sessions to discuss business.  I've been on Council for 18 years and can tell those of you newer to Council that at 90% of the council meetings at Midwinter and Annual there was plenty of time over the three Council ...

RE: Proposed Resolution on ALA Council Forum

Posted By John DeSantis May 25, 2022 05:41 PM
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Thank you, Ann, and thank you also to the seconders.    I shall certainly support this resolution.  John DeSantis Councilor at large ------------------------------ John DeSantis Interim Head of Metadata Services Dartmouth College Hanover, NH he/him/his ------------------------------

RE: Rules & Guidelines for ALA Hybrid Council Meetings

Posted By John DeSantis May 02, 2022 08:51 AM
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I am rather perplexed that we are having this discussion about registration.  Prior to the pandemic, no one questioned whether councilors should register for an ALA Conference or Midwinter meeting.  I think that it's premature to assume that Council will continue to meet virtually between LibLearnX and ...

RE: Council Discussion Regarding Composition and Size of Council and the Executive Board - March 30

Posted By John DeSantis Mar 17, 2022 03:03 PM
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Hi, Amy--    Can you clarify whether there will be any action items at any of these virtual meetings? Thanks,   John ------------------------------ John DeSantis Interim Head of Metadata Services Dartmouth College Hanover, NH he/him/his ------------------------------

RE: ALA Annual Council Dates

Posted By John DeSantis Mar 11, 2022 12:30 PM
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Thanks for this update, Marsha. I'm very surprised by this schedule, which is a radical departure from what we are used to.  The Council meeting schedule seems to be quite compressed. What is the rationale for a late Saturday afternoon meeting, and why is Council III not on Tuesday as it usually ...

RE: Two draft resolutions on the "Illegal aliens" LCSH

Posted By John DeSantis Jun 22, 2021 12:07 PM
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Eileen, Roberto, et al.    At this point, since the drafters of the resolutions seem determined to move forward with bringing them to Council, I think it's important to share that the resolutions are actually problematic in the total scheme of things, however well intentioned they may be.  At least two ...

RE: Two draft resolutions on the "Illegal aliens" LCSH

Posted By John DeSantis Jun 21, 2021 05:34 PM
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Thanks, Roberto-- I was aware that these resolutions were in the works.  Do we have a mover and seconder for them?  My understanding is that they were drafted by ALA members and would need to be moved and seconded by councilors before they can go to the Resolutions Committee.   John ------------------------------ ...

RE: SCOE and the history of ALA structure attempts

Thank you for providing this background, Sarah.  I completely agree with you that the proposal to eliminate Council is a subversion of the democratic process, and I am not only troubled by the SCOE recommendations, but also vehemently opposed to them.  The suggestion that the Executive Board would have ...

RE: Educational Requirements for Executive Director

Posted By John DeSantis Dec 05, 2017 04:56 AM
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Professor Fasick- it was very gratifying for me to read your comments. I was one of your students at FLIS many years ago when you were the Dean. Please consider signing our petition aimed at restoring the MLS requirement https://tinyurl.com/ybyqpyw7 My very best wishes to you, John ...

RE: Educational Requirements for Executive Director

Posted By John DeSantis Dec 05, 2017 04:53 AM
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Thank you, Stanton! Please consider signing this petition aimed at restoring the MLS requirement: https://tinyurl.com/ybyqpyw7

RE: Educational Requirements for Executive Director

Posted By John DeSantis Dec 04, 2017 02:01 PM
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Thank you, Cesar! Please sign the petition aimed at restoring the MLS requirement for this position if you haven't already done so: https://tinyurl.com/ybyqpyw7

RE: Educational Requirements for Executive Director

Posted By John DeSantis Dec 04, 2017 08:23 AM
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I'm gratified to see comments in support of retaining the MLS degree for this position. Some of you know that Council overturned this requirement a couple weeks ago. There is currently a member initiative petition designed to make this a ballot question on next year's ballot, in hopes of reversing ...