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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.

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Kevin D. Strowder to lead ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services

  • 1.  Kevin D. Strowder to lead ALA’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services

    Posted Jun 21, 2021 01:41 PM

    The American Library Association (ALA) announced that Kevin D. Strowder has been selected to lead the organization’s Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS). His first day is Monday, June 21.

    An experienced nonprofit professional with more than a decade of leading and designing programs to promote diversity metrics and uphold inclusive practices, Strowder will take leadership of an office with three focus areas – diversity, literacy and outreach services to underserved populations – that manages prominent programs, initiative, awards, and relationships that support equity and inclusion through a lens of social justice.

    Strowder comes to ALA from Embarc Chicago, an organization that serves low-income high school students and prepares them for college and career success, where he served as senior program manager, climate and culture. His previous position includes work with Chicago Cares, the Center on Halsted, and Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

    He earned a B.A. in Industrial Psychology from Lakeland University and an M.A. in Organizational Development from Roosevelt University.

    Read the press release: https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2021/06/kevin-d-strowder-lead-ala-s-office-diversity-literacy-and-outreach-services



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    Amber Hayes
    Outreach & Communications Program Officer
    American Library Association
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