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DUE 5/8: ALA's draft AI policy feedback

Posted By Betsy Gomez May 07, 2026 11:28 AM
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Hello, all. Just sending a final reminder that feedback on the draft AI policy is due tomorrow, May 8, 2026. Best, Betsy ----------------------------------------- Dear ALA Council, On behalf of the ALA AI Policy Working Group, they are pleased to share the draft document, Guidance of the Use of ...

RE: FEEDBACK REQUEST: Guidance on use of AI in Libraries - DUE 5/8/2026

Posted By Betsy Gomez Apr 30, 2026 02:35 PM
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Hi, all! Just a reminder that the deadline for this feedback is approaching. Your input is essential, so please complete the feedback from by May 8! Thank you! ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant Director of Communication and Public Outreach American Library Association She/Her/Hers ...

SURVEY: Five Year Censorship Report

Posted By Betsy Gomez Apr 30, 2026 02:34 PM
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Hi, everyone. I'm sharing this message on behalf of the organizers. --- At the end of last year, ALA OIF, PEN America, Kelly Jensen, and members of the Texas and Florida Freedom to Read Projects collaborated on a 2025 "Wrapped" article published through Book Riot. Building on that work, we're now planning ...

FEEDBACK REQUEST: Guidance on use of AI in Libraries - DUE 5/8/2026

Posted By Betsy Gomez Apr 10, 2026 10:38 AM
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Hello, all. I'm sharing a message that was sent to ALA Council. They are requesting Council and Member feedback on the draft AI policy. The deadline for feedback is May 8, 2026. Best, Betsy ----------------------------------------- Dear ALA Council, On behalf of the ALA AI Policy Working Group, ...

Call for Proposals: The Impacts of Censorship

Posted By Betsy Gomez Mar 16, 2026 04:56 PM
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Hello, everyone. I'm sharing this on behalf of Dr. Ann D. David, Chair of the Committee Against Censorship for NCTE. I've enjoyed working with Ann on a number of projects and thought you might find this of interest. She has opened the call for proposals for the 3rd volume of The Impacts of Censorship, ...

Federal FY27 Budget Process Has Kicked Off

Posted By Betsy Gomez Mar 04, 2026 11:02 AM
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Hi, all. Sharing on behalf of the Public Policy and Advocacy Office: There's no shortage of surprises coming out of the U.S. Capitol these days. And while ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy office was on Capitol Hill with our advocates last week, we got wind of another surprise: U.S. House of Representative ...

Intellectual freedom sessions at the Recharging in Challenging Times ALA Virtual Event

Posted By Betsy Gomez Dec 12, 2025 10:39 AM
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Hi, all. Sharing because it may be of interest to many here. --- Intellectual freedom work has never been more demanding. Rising book challenges, coordinated censorship efforts, heated public meetings, and escalating scrutiny leave many library workers feeling exposed and under-supported. The ...

Banned Books Week 2026: Request for Proposals

Posted By Betsy Gomez Nov 19, 2025 04:33 PM
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Hello, all. ALA is in search of a design firm/team, individual designer, or illustrator to create the Banned Books Week 2026 theme. This request for proposals is open to any group or individual who thinks they can provide a singular image around which we can build Banned Books Week 2026 materials and ...

Banned Books Week 2026: Request for Proposals

Posted By Betsy Gomez Nov 19, 2025 04:33 PM
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RE: IFRT Member Spotlight

Posted By Betsy Gomez Sep 11, 2025 05:02 PM
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If you email me a welcome message, I can update it. Thx! ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant Director of Communication and Public Outreach American Library Association She/Her/Hers ------------------------------

RE: IFRT Member Spotlight

Posted By Betsy Gomez Sep 11, 2025 12:46 PM
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Hi, Wanda. Can you provide a URL for the page you're talking about so I can take a look? Thanks! Betsy ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant Director of Communication and Public Outreach American Library Association She/Her/Hers ------------------------------

We've updated our Online Code of Conduct

Posted By Betsy Gomez Aug 01, 2025 01:36 PM
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Hi everyone, The American Library Association has a single Online Code of Conduct that applies to its blogs and websites, its social media, ALA Connect, and other channels across ALA (including those managed by Divisions and Round Tables). The Online Code of Conduct is designed to build an open, inclusive, ...

NIKKOLAS SMITH headlines the IF Awards at Annual!

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 24, 2025 10:05 AM
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Join the Freedom to Read Foundation, Intellectual Freedom Round Table, and University of Illinois School of Information Sciences for a celebration of intellectual freedom heroes, with a keynote by New York Times bestselling illustrator Nikkolas Smith! This ceremony will honor Skip Dye and Owen Wolfe, ...

RE: The BIG CHAIR needs you!

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 24, 2025 09:58 AM
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Hi, all! Thanks to everyone who has signed up so far. We could use a couple more people to help things run smoothly. Please join us! Bring a friend! Share with your colleagues! Thanks, and looking forward to seeing folks at Annual! ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant Director of ...

The BIG CHAIR needs you!

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 20, 2025 03:11 PM
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Hi, everyone. Reupping the call for volunteers -- we still need some help with the Big Chair! This is a great opportunity to network, talk up your group or round table, and meet other attendees. We expect some authors will also pop in, so you might have a chance to talk to them as well! Sign up ...

RE: ALA Annual 2025: Engagement Opportunities and Call for Volunteers

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 17, 2025 04:24 PM
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Hi, all! The Big Chair sign up form has been updated. There are several slots available. I'd very much appreciate it if you could help or share this form with folks who can -- it's a good time! https://forms.gle/nx7dJgRbjvZfL2Xv7 Thank you, Betsy ------------------------------ Betsy ...

RE: ALA Annual 2025: Engagement Opportunities and Call for Volunteers

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 17, 2025 04:14 PM
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Thanks, Steph! There will be some slots available for the Big Chair soon. Turns out the anomalous sign up was just that, so I need to clear it out and relist the available times. I'll reshare the link as soon as I sort it out! Best, Betsy ------------------------------ Betsy Gomez Assistant ...

RE: ALA Annual 2025: Engagement Opportunities and Call for Volunteers

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 11, 2025 09:50 AM
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Hello, all. Just following up to let you know that if you need space to convene on site, the tables in the Connect Lounge will be available by appointment on Friday before Exhibits open. If you want to request time, please respond here or email me so I can make arrangements. Thanks, Betsy --- ...

ALA Annual 2025: Engagement Opportunities and Call for Volunteers

Posted By Betsy Gomez Jun 03, 2025 01:39 PM
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Hi, everyone. I wanted to share some engagement opportunities for ALA Annual 2025! First: We could use volunteers to help out at the Banned Books from the Big Chair booth! This is a great opportunity to network, talk up your group or round table, and meet other attendees. We expect some authors ...

We've updated our Online Code of Conduct

Posted By Betsy Gomez Aug 02, 2024 11:40 AM
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Hi everyone, The American Library Association has a single Online Code of Conduct that applies to its blogs and websites, its social media, ALA Connect, and other channels across ALA (including those managed by Divisions and Round Tables). The Online Code of Conduct is designed to build an open, ...