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.

  • 1.  2024 IDEAL Conference

    Posted 13 days ago

    Dear SRRT Colleagues,

    I would not normally use this channel to promote ARL-related events, but I thought this summer conference particularly well-suited to this audience of strong advocates and activists for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Justice.  I just wanted to make sure it was on SRRT's radar as folks make summer plans. We're well on our way to having 600+ people in attendance.  I hope I will see many of you there.     -Andrew

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    The 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries & Archives (IDEAL) Conference will take place Monday–Wednesday, July 15–17, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The conference theme is Sustainable Resistance and Restoration in Global Communities. At IDEAL you can:

    • Choose from 90+ sessions on 10 tracks 

    • Learn from 200 speakers and presenters

    • Connect with an international community of 600+

    This triennial event seeks to bring together the international library and archive community to explore the knowledge, awareness, skills, and attitudes needed to effectively navigate the complexities and opportunities specific to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and justice.

    Group rates for five or more individuals are available. Please reach out to ARL at events@arl.org for more information. 

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    Andrew K. Pace, Executive Director (he/him)
    Association of Research Libraries
    21 Dupont Circle, NW Suite 800
    Washington, DC 20036-1118
    T: 202-296-2296 ext. 110
    M: 614-787-4273
    ARL is based on the unceded and traditional territory of the Nacotchtank people.



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    Andrew K. Pace
    Executive Director, Association of Research Libraries
    ALA: andrewkpace@gmail.com | work: andrew@arl.org
    T +1-202-296-2296 | M +1-614-787-4273 · socials: andrewkpace
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  • 2.  RE: 2024 IDEAL Conference

    Posted 13 days ago
    Thanks, Andrew!

    This looks like a pretty awesome conference.


    April

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