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RE: Draft memorial resolution

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 27, 2024 03:44 PM
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I would be honored to second or endorse this resolution. Sara Kelly Johns, Councilor-at-Large~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library Association ...

RE: Updated YCC Resolution: Resolution to Support School & Academic Library Chapters

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 12, 2024 05:57 PM
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Ah...the second CRC should probably be the Chapter Relations Office. Thanks for catching this! Sara ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library Association ...

RE: 2024 Annual Conference Councilor Participation Update

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Feb 16, 2024 06:41 PM
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Thanks to Marsha Burgess who replied quickly when I asked this question a few days ago, here is the Council schedule for Annual 2024: Council Orientation Saturday, June 29th 8:30-10:00 a.m. ALA Council I Saturday, June 29th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ALA Council II Sunday, June 30th 9:00-11:30 a.m. ...

RE: A message from the ALA Executive Board

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Oct 05, 2023 03:32 PM
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Tracie, Thank you for your work for ALA--we needed you! All the best for whatever is next for you. Sara ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library ...

RE: American Library Association Responds to Montana State Library Commission's Decision to Withdraw Montana State Library's Membership

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jul 14, 2023 03:29 PM
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Thank you, Jessamyn, for the opportunity to support Emily and ALA. I appreciate the response from the Montana Library Association and am very glad it was included in the ALA press release. Sara-- ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Council ...

RE: Two Resolutions from RainbowRT for Review

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jun 22, 2023 05:58 AM
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Yes, Peter, the second one would make ALA Annual attendance more difficult for school librarians than it already is. Getting out of school during the last weeks of school for many librarians is very difficult. And for states like NYS where I live, I could get the last few days of school off by spending ...

COLA Ecosystem Subcommittee 3rd Webinar, May 10, 3:30pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns May 05, 2023 10:14 AM
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May 10, 3:30-5pm Central! Join the #ALAEcosystem team for Library Ecosystem Tools in Action.  ALA President-Elect Emily Drabinski will introduce Lucy Santos Green (Get Ready Stay Ready), Beth Thomas and Tricina Strong-Beebe (NJ Association of School Librarians), and Skip Dye (ALA United for Libraries) ...

ALA COLA Ecosystem Third webinar, May 10, 3:30pm

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns May 05, 2023 10:10 AM
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May 10, 3:30-5pm Central! Join the #ALAEcosystem team for Library Ecosystem Tools in Action.  Emily Drabinski will introduce Lucy Santos Green (Get Ready Stay Ready), Beth Thomas and Tricina Strong-Beebe (NJ Association of School Librarians), and Skip Dye (ALA United for Libraries) for this third ...

COLA Ecosystem Subcommittee 3rd Webinar, May 10, 3:30pm Central

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns May 05, 2023 10:04 AM
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May 10, 3:30-5pm Central! Join the #ALAEcosystem team for Library Ecosystem Tools in Action.  Emily Drabinski will introduce Lucy Santos Green (Get Ready Stay Ready), Beth Thomas and Tricina Strong-Beebe (NJ Association of School Librarians), and Skip Dye (ALA United for Libraries) for this third ...

RE: Time to share the good news about Dolly Parton!

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Apr 20, 2023 10:29 PM
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In 2011, then-AASL President Nancy Everhart presented the President's Crystal Apple Award to Dolly Parton and the Imagination Library. With every year, more and more children have had their lives enriched by Ms. Parton's work. I am pleased to announce that ALA has awarded her this highest honor! Just ...

RE: Tracie D. Hall named to TIME's Annual TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Apr 13, 2023 10:36 AM
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This is a well-deserved honor for Tracie--and a boost for the library profession as well during a tumultuous time. Congratulations, Tracie! Thank you for all you do. Ssra ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association ...

Friday Evening in NOLA--USBBY Announcement of 2023 Outstanding International Children's books (Not Listed as a Program)

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jan 23, 2023 01:49 PM
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Please excuse cross-posting. Friday, Jan. 27, 810pm, will be the USBBY celebration of the 2023 Outstanding International Children's Books, Balcony L-M, New Orleans Marriott.  This is listed as a USBBY Board meeting at LibLearn X, is not listed in the LibLearnX Program list, but promises to ...

RE: Memorial resolution for Roberto Delgadillo

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Dec 21, 2022 01:51 PM
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Thank you for bringing this to Council. I am sure there are many people who would want to contribute. Sara ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library ...

RE: Thank you fellow Councilors

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 09, 2022 02:37 PM
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What good news!! Congratulations, Lori!

RE: Roberto Delgadillo

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Nov 01, 2022 11:43 AM
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I am devastated that we will not benefit from his unique experiences and wisdom. RIP, Roberto.-- ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library Association ...

RE: Composition and size of Executive Board - for discussion on March 30

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Mar 25, 2022 10:35 AM
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Thanks for asking that, Heather. I am hoping for a recording since I will not be able to attend this meeting. I am assuming it is like Council Forums where there can be discussion but there is no voting. Sara ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association ...

RE: 2022 ALA Election

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Mar 17, 2022 09:32 AM
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I am also standing for ALA Council as a councilor-at-large and would appreciate your vote! Thank you, Sara ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library ...

RE: 2022 ALA Election

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Mar 17, 2022 09:31 AM
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I am also standing for ALA Council and would appreciate your vote! Thanks, Sara ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library Association Past President ...

RE: The Appeal of the Ukrainian Library Association

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Mar 08, 2022 02:04 PM
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Has this response from ALA and divisions been posted here yet? https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/03/ala-stands-ukrainian-library-community ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians ...

RE: Who wants to start writing an Tribute for Eli?

Posted By Sara Kelly Johns Jan 20, 2022 03:17 PM
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I am in!-- ~~~Sara Kelly Johns Online Instructor, Syracuse University iSchoolAmerican Library Association Councilor-at-LargeAmerican Association of School Librarians Past President (2007-08)New York Library Association Past President (2014-15) 67 Canaras Ave. Saranac Lake, NY 12983 skjohns@gmail.comPH: ...