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.  Responding to ICE at the Library: Real World Approaches-free ALA member webinar from the Public Library Association

    Posted 10 hours ago

    Hi all,

    Sharing information on an upcoming PLA webinar opportunity for ALA members that I thought would be of interest.  Learn more and register for free at this link.

    Responding to ICE at the Library: Real World Approaches

    When agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enter a public library, staff need to know how to respond calmly, lawfully, and in ways that keep everyone safe. This webinar will highlight how libraries of different sizes and in different communities are navigating these situations in real life. Presenters will share how their libraries are approaching staff training, handling interactions, and ensuring everything is done professionally and legally. This webinar, sponsored by PLA's Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice, is designed to offer practical, real-world perspectives.

    Registration is free, but ALA individual membership is required.

    Learning Outcomes

    At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

    • Understand at least four ways libraries are successfully preparing for and responding to ICE encounters, with examples from three library systems representing a range of communities;
    • Know practical steps to ensure responses are clear, consistent, and lawful, prioritizing staff and patron safety; and
    • Use strategies for training and communication that help staff feel supported and confident in real-world situations.

    Who Should Attend

    This webinar, available free and exclusively to ALA individual members, is intended for all public library staff and trustees.



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    Hillary Pearson
    she/her/hers
    Program Manager, Accessibility Services, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)
    American Library Association
    P: (312) 280-5020
    hpearson@ala.org
    www.ala.org | www.ala.org/diversity
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  • 2.  RE: Responding to ICE at the Library: Real World Approaches-free ALA member webinar from the Public Library Association

    Posted 8 hours ago
    That's great! Looks very useful and, unfortunately, timely !
    Mark R.





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