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RE: Senate Hearing on Book Bans

Posted By James Neal Sep 12, 2023 09:51 AM
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I have been watching. Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal

DIK has today decided to leave IFLA | DIK

Posted By James Neal Sep 08, 2023 09:25 AM
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https://via.tt.se/pressmeddelande/dik-has-today-decided-to-leave-ifla?publisherId=3236539&releaseId=3367487&lang=sv Jim Neal University Librarian Emeritus Columbia University ALA President 2017-18 ALA Honorary Member jneal0@columbia.edu http://www.columbia.edu/~jneal

Article

Posted By James Neal Aug 24, 2023 08:23 AM
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I know article is from Daily Beast, but this is a scary account of a school board member sneaking into the school library and inspecting the collection in the dark for "inappropriate content". LibraryGate! Texas School Board Censures Right-Wing Member Caught in Library Karen Lowery was accused of ...

This $8 billion federal internet-access program is in peril - POLITICO

Posted By James Neal Aug 21, 2023 08:55 AM
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https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/21/universal-service-fund-broadband-00110255 Jim Neal University Librarian Emeritus Columbia University ALA President 2017-18 ALA Honorary Member jneal0@columbia.edu http://www.columbia.edu/~jneal

POPULAR SCIENCE: School district uses ChatGPT to help remove library books

Posted By James Neal Aug 14, 2023 03:51 PM
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School district uses ChatGPT to help remove library books Faced with new legislation, Iowa's Mason City Community School District asked ChatGPT if certain books 'contain a description or depiction of a sex act.' Read in Popular Science: https://apple.news/AwLrsyjRuQAS6Px2aV4hCcw Shared from Apple News ...

Fwd: [IFLA-L] IFLA Governing Board decides on WLIC 2024

Posted By James Neal Aug 11, 2023 08:11 AM
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Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal Begin forwarded message: From: IFLA Headquarters Date: August 11, 2023 at 5:40:27 AM EDT To: ifla-l@iflalists.org Subject: [IFLA-L] IFLA Governing Board ...

Pa. Freedom Caucus calls for libraries to leave the American Library Association | 90.5 WESA

Posted By James Neal Jul 27, 2023 01:43 PM
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We need to fight this new outrage. Support Emily and the ALA. https://www.witf.org/2023/07/25/pennsylvania-freedom-caucus-calls-for-libraries-to-leave-the-american-library-association/ Jim Neal University Librarian Emeritus Columbia University ALA President 2017-18 ALA Honorary Member jneal0@columbia.edu ...

Fwd: [IFLA-L] WLIC 2024 main issue

Posted By James Neal Jul 09, 2023 01:54 PM
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Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal Begin forwarded message: From: ifla lgbtq Date: July 9, 2023 at 2:44:36 PM EDT To: ifla-l@iflalists.org Subject: [IFLA-L] WLIC 2024 main issue Reply-To: ...

Fwd: [IFLA-L] Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI)'s Response to the announcement of hosting IFLA WLIC 2024 in Dubai

Posted By James Neal Jul 05, 2023 11:40 AM
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This is an important statement. Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal Begin forwarded message: From: Free Libraries Network FLN Date: July 5, 2023 at 5:40:43 AM EDT To: "Adrian Smith [LIB]" ...

RE: Advisory Referendum on IFLA WLIC 2024 – IFLA

Posted By James Neal Jul 05, 2023 10:50 AM
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I am sorry. IFLA is conducting this survey. Auto correct error. Sorry. Jim Neal University Librarian Emeritus Columbia University ALA President 2017-18 ALA Honorary Member jneal0@columbia.edu http://www.columbia.edu/~jneal

Advisory Referendum on IFLA WLIC 2024 – IFLA

Posted By James Neal Jul 05, 2023 10:43 AM
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ALA is conducting a member and volunteer referendum on the 2024 conference in Dubai. https://www.ifla.org/news/advisory-referendum-wlic-2024/ Jim Neal University Librarian Emeritus Columbia University ALA President 2017-18 ALA Honorary Member jneal0@columbia.edu http://www.columbia.edu/~jneal

IFLA

Posted By James Neal Jul 04, 2023 12:15 PM
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Canadian Statement on the Decision for IFLA WLIC 2024 to be held in Dubai, UAE June 30, 2023 - We, the Canadian bodies undersigned, are united in our concern that Dubai has been selected by the Governing Board to be the host of the World Library and Information Congress for 2024. While we fully acknowledge ...

IFLA

Posted By James Neal Jul 04, 2023 11:57 AM
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Fwd: [ifla-na-c] FW: Canadian Statement on the decision for IFLA WLIC in Dubai 2024 // Déclaration canadienne sur la décision de tenir le Congrès de l’IFLA 2024 à Dubaï, Émirats arabes unis

Posted By James Neal Jul 04, 2023 11:03 AM
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Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal Begin forwarded message: From: Christina de Castell Date: July 4, 2023 at 11:56:52 AM EDT To: ifla-na-c@iflalists.org Subject: [ifla-na-c] FW: Canadian ...

Fwd: [IFLA-L] Arab Federation for Libraries and Information (AFLI)'s Response to the announcement of hosting IFLA WLIC 2024 in Dubai

Posted By James Neal Jul 02, 2023 09:35 AM
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Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal Begin forwarded message: From: "Adrian Smith [LIB]" Date: July 2, 2023 at 10:01:31 AM EDT To: ifla-l@iflalists.org, ifla-mena@iflalists.org Subject: ...

Fwd: [IFLA-L] Future updates on IFLA WLIC 2024

Posted By James Neal Jun 28, 2023 01:06 PM
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Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal Begin forwarded message: From: IFLA HQ Date: June 28, 2023 at 2:03:30 PM EDT To: ifla-l@iflalists.org Subject: [IFLA-L] Future updates on IFLA WLIC ...

Human rights in United Arab Emirates Amnesty International

Posted By James Neal Jun 27, 2023 04:01 PM
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Given our recent discussions at Council, you may find this Amnesty report of interest. https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/middle-east-and-north-africa/united-arab-emirates/report-united-arab-emirates/ Jim Neal University Librarian Emeritus Columbia University ALA President 2017-18 ALA Honorary ...

SLATE: College Librarians in Florida Are Hoping for the Best, But Preparing for the Worst

Posted By James Neal Jun 26, 2023 10:58 AM
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As we listen to the OIF and FTRF reports, important to note that these issues are increasingly relevant to academic libraries. College Librarians in Florida Are Hoping for the Best, But Preparing for the Worst Your job is at a university library, and Ron DeSantis happens. Now what? Read in Slate: ...

Fwd: [IFLA-L] Internationality and participation in IFLA

Posted By James Neal Jun 26, 2023 08:30 AM
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No, we are NOT with you! Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal Begin forwarded message: From: Muhumuza Medard Emmy Date: June 26, 2023 at 8:20:34 AM CDT To: chairman@acml-egypt.com Cc: ...

Fwd: [IFLA-L] Internationality and participation in IFLA

Posted By James Neal Jun 26, 2023 07:06 AM
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All I can say is Wow! Jim NealUniversity Librarian Emeritus Columbia UniversityALA President 2017-18ALA Honorary Memberjneal0@columbia.eduhttp://www.columbia.edu/~jneal Begin forwarded message: From: chairman@acml-egypt.com Date: June 26, 2023 at 4:01:20 AM CDT To: ifla-l@iflalists.org Cc: Margaret ...