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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PLG events at ALA Annual in DC

  • 1.  PLG events at ALA Annual in DC

    Posted Jun 16, 2022 03:38 PM
    If you're planning to attend ALA Annual next week in Washington DC, we hope you'll consider joining us for the PLG Meeting and PLG / Braverman Dinner. Open to all!
    Progressive Librarians Guild Meeting
    Sunday, June 26, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Washington Convention Center, 204C
    Please make plans to attend the Progressive Librarians Guild Meeting at ALA Annual in Washington DC, where Daniel Clarkson Fisher, the 2022 winner of the Miriam Braverman Memorial Prize, will present his winning essay "A Promised (but Ultimately Unreachable) Land".
    Fisher's essay presents a critical history of the concept of neutrality, which he categorizes as "functionally impracticable" despite being a "touchstone of contemporary librarianship." As a case study, Fisher asserts that the selection of former President Obama as ALA's 2021 keynote speaker is at odds with its organizational values.
    Fisher is a graduate student at Western University, and his anticipated graduation date is June 2022.
    PLG / Braverman Dinner
    Sunday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Baan Siam, 425 I Street Northwest, Washington DC
    PLG members and friends are cordially invited to attend the 2022 Progressive Librarians Guild / Miriam Braverman Prize Dinner in Washington DC. This year's Miriam Braverman Prize is given to Daniel Clarkson Fisher for his essay "A Promised (but Ultimately Unreachable) Land".
    Baan Siam is moderately priced and provides vegetarian options. Hope to see you there!


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    Mark Hudson
    Head of Adult Programming
    Monroeville Public Library
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