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Jennifer Boettcher

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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.

Draft for use about Divisions/Associations in ALA

Posted By Jennifer Boettcher Jun 9, 2015 5:49 PM
Found In Library: ALA Council
ALADivisions2014.pptx