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.  This Month! SRRT Afternoon of Social Justice

    Posted Jul 11, 2024 10:49 AM

    Please join the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) for our fifth annual Afternoon of Social Justice!

    Registration is free, and you do not need to be an ALA member.

    Where: Virtual - Zoom

    When: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM Central Time

    This free virtual event features scholars and librarians as they present on a variety of topics including jail libraries in the Philippines, support for library workers seeking accommodations, patrons experiencing homelessness, and film viewing and Q&A for the documentary, Breaking the News.

    Note: Each session must be individually registered for and a link to recorded sessions will be emailed afterwards for those who can't attend live.

    For more details and to register, visit the event page at: https://www.ala.org/srrt/asj2024

    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Olivia



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    Olivia Blake (she/her)
    orhysb+ALA@gmail.com
    Systems and User Services Support Librarian, Library Connection
    SRRT Action Council Coordinator (2024-2025)
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  • 2.  RE: This Month! SRRT Afternoon of Social Justice

    Posted Jul 24, 2024 03:43 PM
    We still have lots of space for next week's free SRRT Afternoon of Social Justice virtual event!

    Schedule (Central Time):

    11:00am - 11:45am Community Jail Library: Promoting Equitable Access, Literacy, Inclusivity, Nationalism, and Hope

    12:00pm - 1:00pm Libraries, Librarianship, and Support for Workers Seeking Accommodations: How to Build More Equitable, Accessible, and Inclusive Practices for All

    1:30pm - 2:30pm Patrons (Experiencing Homelessness), Policies, & Parity

    3:00pm - 5:00pm Film Screening: Breaking the News
    5:00pm - 5:30 pm Film Discussion: Breaking the News
    Note: Registrants for the film will also receive a streaming preview link for those who cannot attend the live viewing.

    For more information and to register for each session, check out the full SRRT Afternoon of Social Justice webpage!


    April

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