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Tribute to Mitch Freedman from Sandy Berman

Posted By Hillary Pearson May 29, 2026 10:15 AM
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Hi SRRT Community, Sandy Berman, longtime SRRT member and recent Herb Biblo award winner, sent a tribute to Maurice "Mitch" Freedman via the ALA Offices this past week. I've attached a scanned PDF of his message and few pictures. As part of the 150th celebrations, there is a digital memorial site managed ...

Tribute to Mitch Freedman from Sandy Berman

Posted By Hillary Pearson May 29, 2026 10:15 AM
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Review Request: Guidance of the Use of AI in Libraries--Feedback due 5/8/2026

Posted By Hillary Pearson Apr 10, 2026 02:50 PM
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Dear SRRT Members, On behalf of the ALA AI Policy Working Group, they are pleased to share the draft document, Guidance of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries. [PDF] This document is intended to support library professionals in navigating the opportunities and challenges that artificial ...

Bridging Deaf Cultures Webinar with Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Posted By Hillary Pearson Apr 02, 2026 10:33 AM
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Sharing on behalf of the Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group: Hi Everyone, I'm excited to announce, Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Nashville Public Library has agreed to give a presentation to the Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group on Monday April 13th at 2 PM EST. You ...

Bridging Deaf Cultures Webinar with Library Services for the Deaf and Har

Posted By Hillary Pearson Apr 02, 2026 10:28 AM
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Sharing on behalf of the Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group: Hi Everyone, I'm excited to announce, Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Nashville Public Library has agreed to give a presentation to the Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group on Monday April 13th at 2 PM EST. You ...

Upcoming DREDF Webinar: "Texas v. Kennedy (2026) The renewed attack on Section 504 and Olmstead"

Posted By Hillary Pearson Feb 20, 2026 11:16 AM
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Hi All, The recent Texas vs. Kennedy case centered on Section 504 is being renewed, which asks the court to say that updated Section 504 rules are unlawful. I'm sharing this upcoming webinar opportunity hosted by the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund. Join DREDF to learn more about what ...

Sad news to share: Passing of Charles E. Kratz, Jr.

Posted By Hillary Pearson Feb 17, 2026 11:55 AM
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Hi SRRT Community, With great sadness, I'm sharing that long-time ALA and SRRT leader, Charles E. Kratz, Jr., has passed away. His obituary can be viewed here. A memorial service is being planned for March 18, at the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Memorial ...

Responding to ICE at the Library: Real World Approaches-free ALA member webinar from the Public Library Association

Posted By Hillary Pearson Feb 05, 2026 03:28 PM
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Hi all, Sharing information on an upcoming PLA webinar opportunity for ALA members that I thought would be of interest. Learn more and register for free at this link. Responding to ICE at the Library: Real World Approaches When agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enter a public ...

ALA Presidential Candidates Virtual Forum on Monday, February 9

Posted By Hillary Pearson Feb 02, 2026 04:16 PM
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Hello SRRT Community, The ALA Presidential Candidates Virtual Forum offers an opportunity to learn about ALA presidential candidates Becky Calzada and Tamika Barnes and their visions for ALA. The forum will take place at 2 p.m. Central on Monday, February 9. Register to attend the forum. You may also ...

Join us virtually at 10am this Thursday (1/15) for the 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration!

Posted By Hillary Pearson Jan 12, 2026 04:32 PM
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Dear ALA Community, The 2026 Celebration will be streamed live on our YouTube Channel, starting this Thursday, January 15, at 10:00 am Central Time, via this link! If unable to join in real-time, the same link can be used to view the ceremony at your convenience. The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, ...

Helping Patrons Thrive: How Libraries Can Use HLAA's Website as a Resource Hub

Posted By Hillary Pearson Dec 23, 2025 11:55 AM
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Hi All, Sharing information on an upcoming free webinar opportunity on behalf of ALA's Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group: Happy holidays, everyone! I'm excited to announce that Bridging Deaf Cultures will be starting off the new year with a presentation! On Wednesday, January 21st at 11 am EST, ...

Helping Patrons Thrive: How Libraries Can Use HLAA's Website as a Resource Hub

Posted By Hillary Pearson Dec 23, 2025 11:51 AM
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Hi All, Sharing information on an upcoming free webinar opportunity on behalf of ALA's Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group: Happy holidays, everyone! I'm excited to announce that Bridging Deaf Cultures will be starting off the new year with a presentation! On Wednesday, January 21st at 11 am EST, ...

Reminder: Nomination Forms for 2026 ALA Ballot due this Friday, December 12

Posted By Hillary Pearson Dec 09, 2025 03:44 PM
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Hello SRRT community, Sharing a reminder that nomination forms are due by end of day this Friday, December 12th for SRRT ballot positions. If a candidate is not identified, please note that there will be write-in option for all SRRT positions. Candidates must be current members of both ALA and SRRT ...

Mark your calendar - ALA Virtual Membership Information Session December 15th

Posted By Hillary Pearson Nov 25, 2025 02:16 PM
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Hi All--sharing this information that was posted in the ALA Members Connect space--Hillary Mark your calendar - ALA Virtual Membership Information Session December 15th Register now for the upcoming ALA Virtual Membership Information Session – December 15th, 3pm CT. Join ALA and your colleagues ...

ALA Member Town Hall on November 17

Posted By Hillary Pearson Nov 04, 2025 01:53 PM
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Hi SRRT, Resharing the details for the upcoming ALA Member Town Hall on November 17, which was shared by President Helmick in the ALA Members Connect space: Register for our next ALA Member Town Hall – Nov. 17th Hello, everyone: We'll be hosting another ALA Member Town Hall on November 17th with ...

Call for chapter proposals-Disability Justice in Libraries anthology

Posted By Hillary Pearson Oct 14, 2025 03:30 PM
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Hi All, Amplifying the below opportunity that was posted in ACRL's Universal Accessibility Interest Group Connect space. Please refer to the linked CFP for more details. -- It is with great joy that I announce the call for chapter proposals for my edited anthology, Disability Justice in Libraries. ...

RE: "Web Accessibility Basics – Manual Screen Reader Testing"  free webinar

Posted By Hillary Pearson Oct 10, 2025 02:59 PM
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This is great, Adina, thank you for sharing! ------------------------------ Hillary Pearson she/her/hers Program Manager, Accessibility Services, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) American Library Association P: (312) 280-5020 hpearson@ala.org www.ala.org | www.ala.org/diversity ...

Round four of LTC Accessibility Grant for Small and Rural libraries is now open!

Posted By Hillary Pearson Sep 24, 2025 10:49 AM
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Hi All, The fourth round of the Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant has opened for applications now through December 11. This grant has made a huge impact in many communities and is awarded at either the $10,000 or $20,000 amount. Sharing the press release ...

Round four of LTC Accessibility Grant for Small and Rural libraries is now open!

Posted By Hillary Pearson Sep 24, 2025 10:43 AM
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Hi All, The fourth round of the Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant has opened for applications now through December 11. This grant has made a huge impact in many communities and is awarded at either the $10,000 or $20,000 amount. Sharing the press release ...

Building Accessible LibGuides: A Panel on Policies, Workflows, and the ADA Update (Library Accessibility Alliance)

Posted By Hillary Pearson Sep 16, 2025 11:13 AM
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Hi All, Sharing this free webinar opportunity from the Library Accessibility Alliance. Building Accessible LibGuides: A Panel on Policies, Workflows, and the ADA Update As libraries prepare for the upcoming ADA law update, accessibility is more urgent-and more achievable-than ever. Remediating ...