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Jennifer Boettcher

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[alacoun] Building Coalitions

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Feb 20, 2021 3:55 PM
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Thank you Julius for being a voice for all ALA and ALA-APA. and thanks to Linsey for pushing it and thanks to the PPA for keeping it's eyes out on how to support librarians and library Jennifer On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 8:31 AM Marsha Burgess < mburgess@ala.org > wrote: The following message is ...

Ways to integrate ALA's structures and governance?

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jan 27, 2021 1:57 PM
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I was very inspired by this last midwinter Council Sessions and Fora.  To continue the conversation about ways to integrate ALA's structures and governance...  If we can find a way to become One ALA we must overcome a major issue/opportunity as seen in all the reports:  Need to break down silos, ...

RE: 1st draft of a Library Workers and Library in response to COVID-19 and they need to Library Workers to be Prioritized in Vaccines

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jan 24, 2021 2:46 PM
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Thanks for your insight. Others have made this point so we changed one of the resolve to asks the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to classify library workers who have direct contact with the public as Phase 1b essential workers; -- Jennifer C. ...

1st draft of a Library Workers and Library in response to COVID-19 and they need to Library Workers to be Prioritized in Vaccines

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jan 23, 2021 11:38 PM
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Hi All, This is a 1st draft of a Resolution. Have at it.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/10a09U9CHBc8qa70cYjpu036hEwW2GciGHeyRkpg7ur4/edit?usp=sharing I will close edits at 5:00 ET on Sunday. Can I get guidance from COL about what to do? Does this need to be put on your agenda? I'm ccing Chair ...

RE: Resolution on vaccination priority?

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jan 23, 2021 6:38 PM
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Stephaine, Writing a resolution is not tough. Let's do it. Do you have a Resolution started yet? We can all add to it. As the Mover, you will have control over the final drafts, until you present it on the floor. I'm looking in the Manuals for supporting statements. Anyone who can add why Library ...

RE: Resolution on vaccination priority?

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jan 23, 2021 5:25 PM
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IMHO, I say start writing it using the Resolution Model. Send it to the list with a deadline, like Sunday am. Then submit it to resolution committee. They will have more commitments and it will be in by the 48 hour rule. Send it to any ALA groups that will have to touch on it like Comm on Legislation ...

RE: Council detailed costs

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jun 27, 2020 12:15 PM
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Remember this amount covers 2 meetings a year not cost per meeting. Jennifer -- Jennifer C. Boettcher MLS and MBA Business Information Consultant Georgetown University To protect the health and safety of the Georgetown community, the University Libraries buildings will be closed. We will still be providing ...

The vision of ALA Governance

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jun 26, 2020 5:07 PM
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The work of SCOE has been necessary to address the successful future of ALA.  Their work has been insightful and informative.  In many areas, I agree with them.  We need to be an effective, nimble, inclusive, member-driven American Library Association.  The one issue where I disagree is the role of the ...

RE: Reminder: Deadline for Virtual Meetings Resolutions June 8, 2020, no later than 4:30 PM CDT

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jun 2, 2020 10:33 AM
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Hello Councilors, 1) Anyone want to help me write a resolution to make sure that what happen when all the monies were shifted from Unit reserves to operational cost with no accountability or promises restitution will not happen again. Maybe something like a change in A 6.1.2 to make sure that 100% ...

RE: Endowment update

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher May 29, 2020 6:24 PM
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THANK YOU, Pat and all the hard-working Endowment Trustees! -- Jennifer C. Boettcher MLS and MBA Business Information Consultant Georgetown University To protect the health and safety of the Georgetown community, the University Libraries buildings will be closed. We will still be providing reference ...

RE: [alacoun] ​​ALA Financial Planning: 2020 and Beyond

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jan 30, 2020 1:41 PM
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I would like to point out along with the Constitution and By-Laws we also have the Manuals Section A: Organization and Operational Policies The is a whole chapter on Meetings and Conferences we should review and change. Who is the body that should track the recommendations and bring forward the resolutions ...

RE: Resolution on Library Service for Children in Detention

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jun 24, 2019 11:57 AM
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Since this is a federal and state issue and an international issue, should we refer it. Or did you pass it by them already?

Checking to see if Connect Discussion will be shared

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jul 12, 2018 2:04 PM
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There are good points being made on the ALA Council Listserv.  A good point was made that these discussions should be on in Connect so there would be a record and others can see our deliberations and contribute.     So this is a test message to see what a Connect Discussion message would look like. ...

RE: Executive Director Search

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Nov 8, 2017 12:30 PM
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I would feel better about changing to preferred from required if I know the steps or model questions the search firm and committee would do to ensure that the candidate shared OUR passion for what librarians are doing.  I know we need a strong operational candidate, but I want priorities to be properly ...

RE: Executive Director Search

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Nov 7, 2017 4:15 PM
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No matter where the vote goes.  If you know of anyone you think would be good (excellence comes with time), PLEASE encourage them to apply. https://www.imsearch.com/search-detail/S6-242 The big problem was we did not get good candidates.  Talk ALA up and say nice things about Chicago.   If someone is ...

RE: Executive Director Search

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Nov 6, 2017 3:15 PM
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I can only speak for myself.  The reason I wanted to see a Librarian in the role of leading ALA was not for image, but for setting priorities.  As we know, librarianship is not motivated by frugality or streamlining operations or clear single-minded mission.  This Executive Director will have to do all ...

RE: Executive Director Search

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Nov 2, 2017 4:45 PM
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According to bylaws voting can't be that soon. On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 5:10 PM, ALA Connect < connect@ala.org > wrote:

RE: Executive Director Search

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Nov 2, 2017 3:00 PM
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To be clear, we can discuss now.  But when would the voting of Council take place? On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 2:41 PM, ALA Connect < connect@ala.org > wrote:

RE: Post-Forum Transportation

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jun 22, 2017 6:33 PM
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Taking public bus down Michigan with husband (N4 if Night Owl)

Draft for use about Divisions/Associations in ALA

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jun 9, 2015 5:50 PM
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I just added a file that is open for YOUR use/edit when educating interested parties about what is the difference between big ALA and Divisions/Associations within ALA.