List of Contributions

Thanks, Al! I'm sorry this work is taking such a toll on you. Your voice, perspective, and institutional history are so valuable and I've learned so much from you, so thank you for your SRRT service! In terms of "organizing," it's probably not what you're thinking of to meet this current moment, but ...

Hi, Al - I wanted to respond specifically to your last paragraph: "And let me say a word about Mark's resolutions. I sent a message probably about 10 days ago asking folks to weigh in, and suggest specific amendments. Elaine responded with a 3rd resolution, and good for her in doing so. Nobody else ...

Thanks, Mark and Rory, for your thoughtful replies! I totally agree that longer-term action is needed on behalf of ALA. However, in the shorter term, I'd love to see us come together and insist that the ALA President not make personal political statements while representing the Association. Emily Drabinski ...

Thanks so much for the support and, as always, the eloquence, Mark! My question for you, as someone relatively new to SRRT, is what might the next steps look like here? How can we elevate this within ALA membership? What would a course correction look like, and how do we ask for it/demand it? I'm 100% ...

Hi, everyone - I'm curious if anyone else has run across this Facebook post or other instances in which ALA President Sam Helmick openly identifies as a Republican, possibly as a show of trying to "reach across the aisle" to an administration and a party that has actively: Dismantled the IMLS ...

Hi, all! I come to this discussion late, with deep gratitude for the work of SRRT AND for the work of the IRTF, and for Mark and Mark, who welcomed me warmly when I reached out looking for ways to become more involved in just such discussions (how do we move ALA in more progressive directions). I haven't ...

There has been some local news coverage of this disaster as well. My colleagues and I in Boston are drowning in shock and collective shame at this story. We're all trying to stay on top of it and advocate among our networks as much as we can. Please keep us posted and let us know if there are other actions ...

Hi, Rory! I certainly don't want to speak for Al or any members of SRRT, but as a very recent new member of SRRT, and someone who was involved in drafting the recent resolution, I wanted to share my perspective on why this is important. To me, in the big picture, these resolutions become part of the ...