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RE: FYI - Proposed ALA Due Structure

Posted By Robert Holley Nov 15, 2023 07:07 AM
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Thank you for the update. ALA then needs to change the document that I found at the link below that gives very different information. https://www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/membership/MembershipDues.htm ALA | Membership Fees This page lists all membership dues for ALA, divisions and round tables ...

RE: FYI - Proposed ALA Due Structure

Posted By Robert Holley Nov 14, 2023 08:52 PM
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Since this post has opened up the subject of dues, the ALA membership renewal letter that ALA mailed out recently indicates only the full membership rates for renewing divisions and round tables without indicating the existence of special rates for retired members, student members, and support staff ...

Efforts to apply the same censorship standards to the Bible

Posted By Robert Holley Aug 03, 2023 08:51 PM
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I have been following with interest the efforts to ban the Bible after parental complaints that it contains objectionable materials according to the standards set by state and local laws. Parents can challenge materials and have done so for the Bible with a long list of specific references. A Google ...

Freedom from Religion Foundation recognizes library workers on April 25

Posted By Robert Holley Apr 26, 2023 07:21 PM
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The Freedom from Religion Foundation took the stance of "recognizing library workers on April 25." The column concludes with the following statement: "Libraries are one of our most valuable resources, and librarians need our support now more than ever. Show up to library and school board and city/county ...

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Robert Holley Oct 22, 2022 08:03 AM
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Thank you for your email. I'll try to respond as briefly as possible. "Collection development activities centering on collecting to offend do not focus on welcoming diverse communities into the library. When we collect to include factual, relevant, responsive, and representative viewpoints, we ensure ...

RE: How to respond to an administrative ban on banned books

Posted By Robert Holley Oct 14, 2022 04:51 PM
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Let me second Kent Oliver's statement about keeping the Freedom to Read statement as strong as possible. I fully support the view that it should remain content neutral and protect the expression of the multiple viewpoints in American culture within libraries. Perhaps one day we'll get beyond the current ...

RE: Protest best practices

Posted By Robert Holley Oct 08, 2022 09:52 AM
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One thing that I haven't seen as an argument is that the Supreme Court decision on gay marriage means that users of both public and school libraries have parents of children of legally married LGBTQ users who should be able to have their lifestyles reflected in the library's collection as being just ...

Library of Congress examination of the 1st Amendment and freedom of speech

Posted By Robert Holley Sep 21, 2022 06:18 AM
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As I was preparing a presentation on the 1st amendment and freedom of speech for Banned Books Week, I happened by chance on an excellent study whose link I've provided below. As part of the "Constitution Annotated," Its 54 sections start with a discussion on the debates at the Constitutional Convention ...

RE: Remembering Jim Rettig

Posted By Robert Holley Aug 24, 2022 05:02 PM
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This is such sad news. We started our careers about the same time and crossed paths so often that I can't remember even half of them. At least early in our careers, he was the spokesperson for public services while I lobbied for technical services. But we did so in a friendly way that showed respect ...

Life members need to tell ALA Membership Services that they are retired to get the lower retired rate

Posted By Robert Holley Dec 02, 2021 08:35 PM
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I discovered today when renewing my ALA membership for 2022 that life members need to tell Membership Services that they are retired to get the lower rate from the divisions, roundtables, and perhaps other bodies that have a retired member option. The rates on my renewal letter didn't reflect the lowered ...

Report from the Planning and Budget Assembly Attachments

Posted By Robert Holley Jun 28, 2021 06:03 AM
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Report from the Planning and Budget Assembly

Posted By Robert Holley Jun 28, 2021 06:03 AM
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I've attached my report from the Planning and Budget Assembly meeting on June 26. I've highlighted items of interest to round table members. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805@wayne.edu ...

RE: Annual will be virtual

Posted By Robert Holley Jan 31, 2021 07:30 AM
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I won't be attending any virtual conferences. Since I'm retired, I don't need any practical sessions. I attend to see old friends and possibly make some new ones. I also like the exhibits to learn what's new in collection development. Finally, spending that much time on Zoom in my office wouldn't be ...

Summary of ALA Planning and Budget Assembly Meeting, June 19, 2020

Posted By Robert Holley Jun 20, 2020 10:27 AM
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What follows is a short summary of the ALA Planning and Budget Assembly: AC 2020 Virtual PBA/BARC/Division Leadership meeting, held on Friday, June 19. I was invited as the treasurer for RMRT. I'm keeping the summary short and hitting only the high points as I see them. Much more information can be found ...

RE: Midwinter meeting time preferences

Posted By Robert Holley Sep 11, 2019 07:47 AM
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Now that I've completed my term on the Committee on Accreditation, I don't have any conflicts so that almost any choice during the weekend is OK with me. Bob ------------------------------ Bob Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University aa3805@wayne.edu ------------------------------