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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 Member Resolution on ALA Financial Sustainability and Leadership Accountability

  • 1.  ALA Member Resolution on ALA Financial Sustainability and Leadership Accountability

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    Dear Colleagues,

    Several weeks ago, Beth Mcneil and I were seeking support for a member Resolution on ALA Financial Sustainability and Leadership Accountability

    The resolution is submitted. Thank you to everyone who signed on.

    In accordance with ALA guidelines, we submitted the "Resolution on ALA Financial Sustainability and Leadership Accountability" to the ALA Governance Office well ahead of the required deadline. The full resolution, with signatories, is attached.

    The ALA Membership Meeting is scheduled for: June 17, 2026 | 1:30 pm PT / 2:30 pm MT / 3:30 pm CT / 4:30 pm ET

    Register here - registration is required to attend and to vote.

    We have been advised that the ALA Parliamentarian may rule the resolution out of order, in which case it will not be debated at the meeting. We're telling you now so there are no surprises. Either way, we're not measuring success by whether it reaches the floor. The level of engagement this resolution has generated speaks for itself, and we trust that the conversations it has sparked will continue to push ALA toward greater financial transparency and accountability.

    All members are welcome to attend and to speak, whether in support or opposition. We look forward to seeing you virtually on June 17.

    Trevor A. Dawes and Beth McNeil



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    Trevor A Dawes
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