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RE: Financial Town Hall

Posted By Karen Schneider Jul 13, 2024 11:57 AM
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Hi all, it's understandable that this new view of ALA assets can be hard to take in. To quote a Board colleague summarizing the Treasurer's presentation, "The surprise for most was that Net Asset Balance (NAB) does not equate to cash. The CFO explained that it doesn't exist in the accounting world. Only ...

New RMRT member

Posted By Karen Schneider Jul 05, 2024 09:39 AM
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Hi all, I joined RMRT in March. I appreciate the welcome message RMRT sent when I joined. I had a full schedule at Annual so I wasn't able to make any of the RMRT events, but it was great to see such an active group. I just retired last week so it felt timely to join. I am currently serving my second ...

RE: 2024 Annual Conference Councilor Participation Update

Posted By Karen Schneider Feb 17, 2024 12:10 PM
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You can also find the ALA Annual schedule for Council on this web page: https://www.ala.org/aboutala/ala-governance-meetings Karen G. Schneider

RE: Two Resolutions from RainbowRT for Review

Posted By Karen Schneider Jun 22, 2023 08:53 AM
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That's a reasonable point, Erin. Thanks for sharing this resolution in advance of Annual. Those of us providing feedback (as requested) aren't saying "don't put this forward," we're sharing the lenses we have. That can be helpful for the movers in preparing for Council discussion on this item, and it ...

RE: Two Resolutions from RainbowRT for Review

Posted By Karen Schneider Jun 22, 2023 02:22 AM
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I'll me-too Peter's response: "Frankly, I thought that was one of the potential benefits of holding Annual in June that we could partner with local libraries to make their Pride presence all the more resonant." One element of my dissertation on openly LGBTQIA+ academic library leaders was a timeline ...

RE: Resolution to Reaffirm ALA's position on the Freedom to Read

Posted By Karen Schneider Jun 12, 2023 12:34 PM
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I want to endorse this timely resolution, please add my name. Karen G. Schneider

RE: Pat Wand - memorial resolution

Posted By Karen Schneider May 02, 2023 03:17 PM
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I too would be honored to help. Pat was so dedicated to so many things, and such a gracious person. Karen G. Schneider

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

Posted By Karen Schneider Apr 20, 2023 09:19 PM
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This is wonderful news. This nomination process does not run itself. My hat is off to those who stewarded this timely and appropriate nomination and to the Board who approved it. Karen G. SchneiderALA Councilor at Large

RE: Diversity Councilors Caucus

Posted By Karen Schneider Feb 02, 2023 05:25 PM
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I'd like to be added, Alex. And thank you so much for reviving this caucus! Karen G. Schneider Councilor at Large

RE: Bylaws Amendment Questions - Articles V and XIV

Posted By Karen Schneider Jan 21, 2023 05:51 PM
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Brian, thanks so much for the additional guidance. Karen G. Schneider ALA Councilor at Large

Bylaws Amendment Questions - Articles V and XIV

Posted By Karen Schneider Jan 21, 2023 11:33 AM
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Brian, Aaron, and other esteemed member leaders, I have two questions: 1. There are six comments within the PDF of the Bylaws draft 4, and the comment adjacent to the first section of Article V, Executive Board, states: "Composition of Executive Board revised per affirmative vote of Council CD#36 ...

RE: ALA Bylaws Final Draft - Councilors to Submit Amendments by Jan 22

Posted By Karen Schneider Jan 17, 2023 05:35 PM
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Thanks for the clarification. A follow-up question: do proposed Bylaws amendments need a second? I didn't think so but I don't want my proposals to get kicked back. It sounds as if Councilors who want to share amendment ideas would do well to reach out to their peers with their language. Thanks, ...

RE: ALA Bylaws Final Draft - Councilors to Submit Amendments by Jan 22

Posted By Karen Schneider Jan 17, 2023 12:42 PM
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Is it possible to see the proposed amendments to the Bylaws as they emerge? This would be useful on various fronts. Additionally, I submitted two proposed amendments several weeks ago and (unless it went to spam) I did not receive confirmation that my submissions were received. Should I resubmit? ...

RE: ALA Bylaws 3rd Draft - Member Leader Feedback by Dec 19

Posted By Karen Schneider Dec 16, 2022 05:36 PM
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Aaron, thanks. I have submitted my feedback to C&B in advance of the 12/19 meeting. Karen G. Schneider ALA Councilor at Large

RE: ALA Bylaws 3rd Draft - Member Leader Feedback by Dec 19

Posted By Karen Schneider Dec 14, 2022 10:09 PM
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Stephanie, I think you nailed it here: "I feel like these [representative board] positions came out of the work of the group I was on (Forward Together), when the assembly model and the idea of direct elections was still in place." I believe this is correct. Recalling the SCOE and FT discussions, the ...

RE: ALA Bylaws 3rd Draft - Member Leader Feedback by Dec 19

Posted By Karen Schneider Dec 14, 2022 09:31 AM
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Stephanie and Council, I reviewed Draft 2 and Draft 3 of the bylaws and copied and pasted the text into Google Docs for further comparison. From what I can see, the language in the Elections section about the composition of the board was identical in both versions: "The Council Committee on Committees ...

RE: Operating Agreement Council Discussion

Posted By Karen Schneider Nov 01, 2022 03:40 PM
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Ed, Maggie included two documents in her original message from yesterday. They can also be found in the Connect "Library" for that message (in Connect, go to ALA Council, then Library, and select the message "ALA Council Discussion regarding draft Operating Agreement Policy Revision, November 3, 2022"). ...

RE: Roberto Delgadillo

Posted By Karen Schneider Nov 01, 2022 11:59 AM
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Apologies, Roberto , not Robert. I was typing too fast. Karen S

RE: Roberto Delgadillo

Posted By Karen Schneider Nov 01, 2022 11:57 AM
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Oh no. I will dearly miss Robert's dedication to librarianship and his wry humor. My heart goes out to his wife, Robin. This is a great loss to our profession. Karen G. Schneider

RE: REMINDER: ALA Bylaws 1st Draft - Member Leader Feedback by Sept 23

Posted By Karen Schneider Sep 26, 2022 08:44 AM
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I appreciate the work of C&B on this round of revisions -- truly heroic! I was unable to attend the 9/23 session but having finally carved out time to review the document, I wanted to share my concerns about Article VII, Section 4: "Section 4. Registration. For all members attending any meeting or conference ...