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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 ...

Member opportunities to commemorate ALA's 150th anniversary

Posted By Hillary Pearson Sep 15, 2025 10:49 AM
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Sharing on behalf of Melissa Welch, ALA's Interim Associate Executive Director, Institutional Advancement, Programs, and Partnerships Director, Public Programs Office -- Good morning! I am reaching out with a summary of current opportunities for ALA members to contribute to ALA's 150th anniversary ...

Reminder: Update to the Code of Conduct on 8-1-25

Posted By Hillary Pearson Jul 28, 2025 10:00 AM
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On August 1, 2025, an updated Online Code of Conduct will be released. The Online Code of Conduct was designed to build and sustain an open, inclusive, and collaborative experience for participants on all online platforms used by ALA. The Online Code of Conduct is a living document that is intended ...

Big News from ALA: A New Virtual Conference Is Coming in 2026!

Posted By Hillary Pearson Jul 23, 2025 12:04 PM
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Hi SRRT Community! Sharing the below announcement from our Conference Services Team: We're excited to announce a new professional development event created for the library community-by the library community. Next February, ALA will host a one-day virtual conference designed to equip library professionals ...

Update to the Code of Conduct-August 1st

Posted By Hillary Pearson Jul 21, 2025 11:01 AM
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Happy Monday, all. Sharing the below message for your awareness of forthcoming Code of Conduct updates: On August 1, 2025, an updated Online Code of Conduct will be released. The Online Code of Conduct was designed to build and sustain an open, inclusive, and collaborative experience for participants ...

ODLOS Program: Unpacking Ableism and Embracing Disability Identity (July 28, 1pm)

Posted By Hillary Pearson Jul 15, 2025 10:50 AM
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Hi All! I'd like to invite you all to attend a free professional development event on Monday, July 28th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Central Time, presented by ALA's Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS). Details and link to register below. Hope to see some of you there! Unpacking ...

RE: ALA's 150th Celebration-- Outsourced

Posted By Hillary Pearson Jul 15, 2025 08:48 AM
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Hi All, Sharing this message on behalf of Melanie Welch, Interim Associate Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Programs, and Partnerships. This message was also shared with the LHRT community and provides some insights on 150th planning so far and future opportunities. -- Good morning, ...

ALA Virtual Membership Meeting-this Monday, June 16

Posted By Hillary Pearson Jun 12, 2025 11:03 AM
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Hi SRRT Community, The ALA Membership Meeting is your opportunity to dive into engaging conversations about the latest issues affecting libraries and librarianship. Check out the agenda and register by EOD today, June 12, to ensure you have voting credentials as a member. ------------------------------ ...

Thursday, June 5: Libraries Respond: Advocating for Queer Literacy in 2025

Posted By Hillary Pearson May 27, 2025 12:50 PM
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Good afternoon, SRRT Community, ALA invites you to attend Libraries Respond: Advocating for Queer Literacy in 2025 on Thursday, June 5th, 2025, at 3pm Central Time. This panel is organized by the Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach Services (ODLOS). In our current climate, the attack on queer ...

Monday, April 28th: ALA Program Amplifying Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month,

Posted By Hillary Pearson Apr 22, 2025 10:56 AM
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Hi All, On Monday, April 28th, in recognition of Autism Awareness Month, ALA invites you to a virtual program to learn how libraries can support coworkers and patrons on the autism spectrum. The program will be a moderated conversation. Panelists: Temple Grandin, Autism expert and author (Thinking ...

Monday, April 28th: ALA Program Amplifying Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month,

Posted By Hillary Pearson Apr 22, 2025 10:54 AM
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Hi All, On Monday, April 28th, in recognition of Autism Awareness Month, ALA invites you to a virtual program to learn how libraries can support coworkers and patrons on the autism spectrum. The program will be a moderated conversation. Panelists: Temple Grandin, Autism expert and author (Thinking ...

ALA launches FAQ on White House Executive Order Targeting IMLS

Posted By Hillary Pearson Mar 19, 2025 03:41 PM
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Hi All, Amplifying the FAQ page posted this morning by ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy Office in response to the recent White House Executive Order targeting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) along with a slate of other agencies. This resource also highlights action items that library ...

Racial Healing Webinar 2/25

Posted By Hillary Pearson Feb 21, 2025 08:55 AM
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Good morning, SRRT Community, ALA invites you to attend Libraries Respond: Racial Healing and Transforming Communities through Mental Health Practices, a virtual panel discussion made up of ALA division leaders on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at 3pm CT. This panel is organized by the Office for Diversity, ...

Recent ALA Advocacy Responses

Posted By Hillary Pearson Jan 30, 2025 03:33 PM
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Hi SRRT Community, Sharing a few recent advocacy initiatives that have rolled out from ALA in this past week. As we know, there's a lot coming out from the new administration and ALA's Offices of Intellectual Freedom and Public Policy and Advocacy are focused on addressing immediate challenges: ALA ...