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RE: Selective Censorship within IFRT

Posted By Doug Archer Nov 27, 2022 09:35 PM
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Mr. McFarlane , It may be that this charge of selective censorship is based on a simple misunderstanding of ALA's policy on participation in ALA's online community. As I understand it, you may be a member of IFRT without joining ALA. But, unless you are a member of ALA, you cannot post to any of its ...

RE: Re: Meeting Rooms Interpretation

Posted By Doug Archer Aug 02, 2018 08:22 AM
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Everyone, Many thanks to Robert Hubsher for the following update. He let me know that this CRS report "was updated by Henry Cohen in October 2009 and again in September 2014 by Kathleen Ann Ruane." 2009 version: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29495/m1/1/high_res_d/95-815_2009Oct16.pdf ...

RE: Re: Meeting Rooms Interpretation

Posted By Doug Archer Aug 01, 2018 10:43 AM
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Jane'a , Thanks very much for a thought provoking and nuanced reflection.  Your point that hate speech is not necessarily protected by the First Amendment is well taken.  Of course, the First Amendment doesn't list any specific types of speech that are or are not protected.  It's all inclusive until ...

RE: How Time During Council Sessions Is Used

Posted By Doug Archer May 11, 2018 09:24 AM
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My apologies if this is a duplicate message.  I'm having difficulty posting directly to the Council list. Doug ================ Colleagues, In general, I'm happy to experiment with the timing and formatting of Council forums.  Heck, we are looking at significant major changes to ALA as an organization ...

RE: Executive Director Search

Posted By Doug Archer Nov 02, 2017 10:24 AM
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I support discussing and voting on this recommendation online, Previously I opposed dropping the MLS requirement. In light of the experience of the Search Committee, I now plan to vote for the recommended change trusting that the Search Committee will find someone fully committed to our core values ...

Latest version of ALA IFC draft "Politics" interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Posted By Doug Archer Jun 13, 2017 09:24 AM
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Colleagues, Please review this latest version of the ALA IFC's draft "Politics" interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. The committee has considered all of the suggestions received so far and has in most cases been able to incorporate them into this draft. There is still time for additional comments ...

Latest version of ALA IFC draft "Politics" interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Posted By Doug Archer Jun 13, 2017 09:23 AM
Found In Library: ALA Council
Politics Interpretation - June 12.docx

Latest version of ALA IFC draft "Diversity" interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Posted By Doug Archer Jun 13, 2017 09:22 AM
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Diversity Interpretation - June 12.docx

Latest version of ALA IFC draft "Diversity" interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights

Posted By Doug Archer Jun 13, 2017 09:22 AM
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Colleagues, Please review this latest version of the ALA IFC's draft "Diversity" interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights. The committee has considered all of the suggestions received so far and has in most cases been able to incorporate them into this draft. There is still time for additional ...

RE: Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rightse - #1 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Posted By Doug Archer Apr 28, 2017 01:52 PM
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Lessa's first point: "To point 1 on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion bill: I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves." This is not new language. It is a quote from the Library Bill ...

Addition of Word versions of IFC's 3 draft interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights

Posted By Doug Archer Mar 15, 2017 01:48 PM
Found In Library: ALA Council
It has been suggested that providing copies of the draft interpretations in Word in addition to PDF would be helpful. Here they are. And many thanks for the suggestion! Best wishes, Doug Equity, Diversity, Inclusion_ALA Connect-1_0.docx #CouncilDocuments

Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of rights - #3 Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries

Posted By Doug Archer Mar 02, 2017 02:22 PM
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Visual and Performing Arts_ALA Connect.pdf

Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of rights - #3 Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries

Posted By Doug Archer Mar 02, 2017 02:22 PM
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3rd of 3 New Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights - #3 Visual and Performing Arts in Libraries Please review this draft interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights and respond with your suggestions by May 1 (note the new date). The Intellectual Freedom Committee will revise it in ...

Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of rights - #2 Politics in Libraries

Posted By Doug Archer Mar 02, 2017 02:19 PM
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Politics in Libraries_ALA Connect.pdf

Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of rights - #2 Politics in Libraries

Posted By Doug Archer Mar 02, 2017 02:19 PM
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2nd of 3 New Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights - #2 Politics in Libraries Please review this draft interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights and respond with your suggestions by May 1 (note the new date). The Intellectual Freedom Committee will revise it in light of your suggestions ...

Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rightse - #1 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Posted By Doug Archer Mar 02, 2017 02:17 PM
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1st of 3 New Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights - #1 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Please review this draft interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights and respond with your suggestions by May 1 (note the new date). The Intellectual Freedom Committee will revise it in light of your ...

Draft Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rightse - #1 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Posted By Doug Archer Mar 02, 2017 02:16 PM
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion_ALA Connect_0.pdf

RE: Educational Requirements for Executive Director

Posted By Doug Archer Jan 06, 2017 08:59 AM
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Yesterday, on "Here and Now" I heard NPR's Lisa Mullins interviewing Curt Nickisch, Senior Editor of the Harvard Business Review ( http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2017/01/05/boss-do-your-job ). The topic was "If Your Boss Could Do Your Job, You’re More Likely to Be Happy at Work." Nickisch described ...

Comments on "Religion in American Libraries an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights"

Posted By Doug Archer May 31, 2016 09:45 AM
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The IFC will be reviewing this draft in Orlando and taking it to Council Forum I for comment. So far, it has had 1248 views and 4 comments --all positive. No suggestions for changes have yet been received. Thanks for taking another look at it. Doug Archer, IFC member

RE: Comments on "Religion in American Libraries an Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights"

Posted By Doug Archer May 31, 2016 09:45 AM
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