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.

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  • 1.  Draft resolution -- USA in crisis

    Posted May 09, 2026 07:37 AM
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    Dear SRRT colleagues,

    At the April SRRT Action Council meeting, I was given AC's support in sharing the attached draft resolution, which Al Kagan has seconded.  

    I am posting it today to seek your comments.  It will be on AC's May meeting agenda where I will ask for a formal vote of support.  My intention is to also present the resolution at the ALA membership meeting in June.   I believe the time has come for our profession to take a hard look at the society in which we serve and consider how we might move into the future with eyes wide open, acknowledging our national and planetary crises, and collectively working toward peaceful solutions to the many problems facing us.

    Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this draft resolution.

    In solidarity,

    Elaine



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    Elaine Harger
    Librarian (retired)
    She/Her/Hers,we/all
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  • 2.  RE: Draft resolution -- USA in crisis

    Posted May 09, 2026 09:14 AM
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    Dear all,

    Please note -- I incorrectly listed Al and myself as lifetime members of ALA -- the proper description is Continuing Member.  A corrected version of the resolution is attached here.

    Elaine



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    Elaine Harger
    Librarian (retired)
    She/Her/Hers,we/all
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  • 3.  RE: Draft resolution -- USA in crisis

    Posted 14 days ago

    Elaine,

    Just a reminder that as per our guidelines, all resolutions being brought before a virtual membership meeting must be sent to the Resolutions Committee at alaresolutions@ala.org at least 48 hours before the virtual meeting is called to order.

    Thanks!

    Jim



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    Jim DelRosso
    Interim Director
    Catherwood Library, Cornell University
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  • 4.  RE: Draft resolution -- USA in crisis

    Posted 8 days ago

    Hi Jim,

    Thanks for your message.  I sent the resolution to the committee via the electronic submission form earlier today.  Hope it was received!

    All best,

    Elaine



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    Elaine Harger
    Librarian (retired)
    She/Her/Hers,we/all
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    Original Message


  • 5.  RE: Draft resolution -- USA in crisis

    Posted 8 days ago

    It was! Thanks so much, Elaine!

    Jim



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    Jim DelRosso
    Interim Director
    Catherwood Library, Cornell University
    He/Him/His
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    Original Message