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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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ALA President-elect Patricia "Patty" Wong invites members to attend free Virtual Inauguration

  • 1.  ALA President-elect Patricia "Patty" Wong invites members to attend free Virtual Inauguration

    Posted Jun 09, 2021 12:11 PM

    ALA President-elect Patricia "Patty" Wong invites members to attend free Virtual Inauguration

    You are invited to take part in a historic virtual event! Join Patricia "Patty" Wong at 1 p.m. CT on June 29, as she begins her term as the first Asian American to serve as president of the American Library Association (ALA) and shares her plans for leading the association through an exciting time of change. The virtual event is free and is part of the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 23-29, 2021.

    Wong, city librarian at Santa Monica (California) Public Library, will receive the gavel (virtually) from ALA President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., at the virtual celebration, which will honor newly elected leadership, including ALA president-elect Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada, ALA Executive Board members and incoming division and roundtable presidents.

    You can register at bit.ly/3i8NGx2 . All are welcome – so kick back, relax with your favorite beverage and snack, and enjoy the virtual show.

    Prior to serving as city librarian at Santa Monica Public Library, Wong was director of library services at Yolo County Library (2008–2017).

    An active ALA member for 37 years, Wong has served several terms as at-large councilor (1996–2007, 2012–2014) and as California Chapter councilor (2015–2017). She is a member of several ALA professional affiliates, including the American Indian Library Association, Asian-Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), Black Caucus of ALA, Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), and REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking.

    During the celebration, Wong will introduce the theme of her presidential year, "Libraries Connect."



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    Amber Hayes
    Outreach & Communications Program Officer
    American Library Association
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