So, after some serious consideration and thought, and talking to my mentor and other work friends, I finally decided to throw my hat in the ring to run for ALA Councilor-at-Large. Assuming I am selected by the nominating committee, I would be one of 18 candidates running for 12 council seats. Council is the governing … Continue reading ALA Councilor at Large
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National Library Week: Right to Read Day
Today is the first day of National Library Week, and in the wake of the horrible attempts at censorship that have been spreading all over the country, the American Library Association has dubbed it the "Right To Read Day". It is a day of action, and there are a number of actions you can take … Continue reading National Library Week: Right to Read Day
A Much Delayed ALA Report
I attended the American Library Association Annual Conference in Washington DC two weeks ago, and I meant to write about my experiences here, but I was distracted by the holiday weekend and by preparing to immediately leave on another trip, this time a family trip to Maine (I may write more about this trip after … Continue reading A Much Delayed ALA Report