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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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Take action to support Right to Read Day!

  • 1.  Take action to support Right to Read Day!

    Posted 21 days ago

    Dear member leaders:

     

    To kick off National Library Week, Monday is Right to Read Day! Unite Against Book Bans has suggested several actions that people can take. They range in level of effort, from writing your member of Congress to making a donation to the Merritt fund to thanking a librarian to getting involved at the library. You can view the actions on the Right to Read Day web page 

     

    We've found that the best way to get advocates engaged is to show examples of advocacy in action. We're encouraging ALA member leaders to take at least one action and post about it on social media before or during the week. We're hoping that others will be inspired to join you!

     

    Could you take one of the actions listed on the Right to Read Day landing page, then share the activity on your social media accounts using the branded social media assets available midway down the page? We'd appreciate your support! 

    If you have any questions, please email the team at UniteAgainstBookBans@ala.org.

    Thank you!

     

    Suggested social media copy:

    I'm getting a head start on #RightToReadDay! Join me in taking action for libraries with [@UniteAgainstBookBans]! bit.ly/RightToReadDay #UniteAgainstBookBans

     

    You don't have to wait until Monday speak out for the right to read. I'm already celebrating #RightToReadDay with [@UniteAgainstBookBans]! JOIN ME! bit.ly/RightToReadDay #UniteAgainstBookBans

     

    It's #RightToReadDay! How are you taking action today? I [describe the specific action you took (example: contacted Congress)]! Join me! [@UniteAgainstBookBans] bit.ly/RightToReadDay [@UniteAgainstBookBans] #Unite Against BookBans

     

    Social Handles (for Collaboration / Tagging)

    Instagram: @UniteAgainstBookBans

    Twitter: @UABookBans

    Facebook: @UniteAgainstBookBans

     

    URLs (for Sharing / Link in Bio)

    bit.ly/RightToReadDay

    https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-day/

     

    Hashtags

    #RightToReadDay • #UniteAgainstBookBans



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    Hillary Pearson
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    Program Manager, Accessibility Services, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
    American Library Association
    P: (312) 280-5020
    hpearson@ala.org
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