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Comment on Conversations at ALA by Claire Gritzer

Claire Gritzer — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:45:59 +0000

Good research and commendable to share with others.

Comment on Hats Off to ALA’s Staff! by Andy Hansen

Andy Hansen — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:17:10 +0000

Congrats to Neida, Lois Ann, and Bob! You all were great to work with even if you did violate the child labor laws back when. I especially appreciated your willingness to laugh at my attempts at humor. Peace, Andy

Comment on Hats Off to ALA’s Staff! by Vee Friesner Carrington

Vee Friesner Carrington — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:25:54 +0000

Lois Ann, it seems such a short time ago that we were working together at PLA! Congratulations on your years of dedication and service to ALA. You’re a gem!

Comment on Hats Off to ALA’s Staff! by Terri Tomchyshyn`

Terri Tomchyshyn` — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:08:00 +0000

congratulations to all. I can’t believe Lois Ann has been at ALA that long either!
She has become an ALA institution in her own right.
We members can’t function without the dedication of staff and I’m delighted that Keith and Council have recognized their contributions and support of our issues.

Comment on Hats Off to ALA’s Staff! by Karen

Karen — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:25:42 +0000

Helen,

Some of us think Lois Ann, Bob and Neida had to have started here shortly after they learned to read!

Karen

Comment on Hats Off to ALA’s Staff! by Helen Spalding

Helen Spalding — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:04:31 +0000

There is no way Lois Ann could be that old!!! She still looks like she is in her thirties!
You are very lucky to have such a knowledgeable, service oriented, dedicated crew, Keith!
Congratulations!

Comment on NLW Videos Available to Libraries by Friday Link Round Up « ellie <3 libraries

Friday Link Round Up « ellie <3 libraries — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:51:01 +0000

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Comment on Second ALA Life by Mary W. Ghikas

Mary W. Ghikas — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:04:56 +0000

We hear you. Several years ago, ALA established the ALA-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) to do just that. The ALA-APA — through salary studies, Library Worklife, the National Library Workers Day, the CPLA certification, and other programs — focuses on the needs and interests of librarians and other library workers. The ALA-APA works with other organizations — both professional societies and unions — with similar focus. The ALA-APA works for all ALA members.

At the same time, ALA’s mission remains “the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession for librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.”

The U.S. tax laws, which significantly shape the way in which non-profit associations (like ALA and ALA-APA) may accomplish their missions, make it necessary to pursue these complementary missions through different legal organizations. We talk to each other, though.

Through ALA, for instance, we have supported parents in Washington State who believe that their children’s and their community’s ability to compete in the global economy is compromised when their schools lack school library media centers directed by certified school librarians. ALA has supported them with data and other advocacy support. ALA-APA has focused on the individual professional needs of librarians and other library staff, and pushes for improved salaries, recognition, enhanced worklife and continued professional growth.

I hope this helps. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly — or through this blog.

Comment on Electronic Mailing Lists by Library News and Information « NY Librarian 2008

Library News and Information « NY Librarian 2008 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:04:19 +0000

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Comment on Second ALA Life by P. Librarian

P. Librarian — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:37:33 +0000

I would appreciate it of the ALA would spend some time advocating for librarians rather than focusing entirely on libraries. Where was the ALA’s reaction to the firing of the Wisconsin librarians and rehiring for $10K less? The NEA would have had something to say if teachers were being treated that way. The ALA needs to stop talking about Banned Books Week and start talking about things that help librarians “put food on their families”.