SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)

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The Social Responsibilities Round Table works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession. Concern for human and economic rights was an important element in the founding of SRRT and remains an urgent concern today. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

Learn more about SRRT on the ALA website.

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November ALA Connect Live – DEI Perspectives

  • 1.  November ALA Connect Live – DEI Perspectives

    Posted Oct 20, 2021 01:13 PM

    November 18, 2021, 1 p.m. Central 

    Registration link: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O1dEA4IPQyiBWi3dbk9RYQ

    ALA Connect Live webpage: https://www.ala.org/membership/ala-connect-live-series

    As the first ALA President of Chinese American heritage, Patty Wong chose the theme of Libraries Connect for her presidential year – including connecting across our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and futures. During this period of such rapid demographic changes on a national scale, it is imperative that library professionals connect to one another through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the ALA’s fundamental values. In November’s upcoming ALA Connect Live session, Patty will be joined by Ray Pun, President of the Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) and Pambanisha Whaley, Head of User Services at Vassar College Libraries.  They will share their DEI perspectives through programs, initiatives, and scholarships that are impactful, meaningful, and actionable. Join us for the opportunity for live conversations with ALA President Wong and guests. ALA Executive Director Tracie Hall will also give a brief report on Association initiatives and activities.

    You can submit your questions in advance on this or any other topic.



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    Amber Hayes
    Outreach & Communications Program Officer
    American Library Association
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