Good morning!
It’s officially the 2022 ALA Annual Conference! How many of you are attending, either virtually or in-person? I’d like to hear about your experiences and what your favorite session was.
Here are some of the updates from the listserv. These include webinars, podcasts, ALA press releases, surveys, etc. Council meets over the weekend and into Monday, so I hope to be able to provide updates then.
Register to Watch the Notable Children’s Book Discussion
Don't miss the Notable Children's Books discussion! The discussion is open for all who wish to observe. It will take place virtually, July 12, 2:00-5:00 ET on Zoom. Click here to register.
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A Call to Action on Climate Change for Libraries
For Immediate Release Wed, 06/22/2022
Contact: Melanie Welch, Director, Public Programs Office, American Library Association mwelch@ala.org
CHICAGO – Climate change is the single greatest threat to global health and this generation's grandest challenge, but many library leaders feel overwhelmed, even paralyzed about where to start. "Sustainability in Libraries: A Call to Action," a new briefing from the ALA Council Committee on Sustainability, is here to focus attention on how the library community can accelerate their understanding and action, in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Readers will learn:
· Why ALA has adopted the "triple bottom line" definition of sustainability as a core value of the profession;
· How libraries can take the lead on climate adaptation;
· Why climate justice work is equity, diversity, and inclusion work;
· How many in our field are already answering the call for leadership on the topic of sustainability;
· How ALA, as an association, is living its values out loud on this topic; and
· Simple, practical steps anyone can take to get started.
ALA President Patty Wong focused on sustainability during her presidential year, noting in her kickoff American Libraries column about this topic, "This is the time to stand together in solidarity…to meet the enormous challenges of the climate crisis and summon the effort to deal with its impact. Climate change is a unifying issue for libraries across the globe, and we must commit to doing all we can to prepare our communities for its effects."
The authors of the briefing, members of the new ALA Council Committee on Sustainability, represent public, school and academic libraries and have strong ties to the ALA Special Task Force on Sustainability, the Sustainability Round Table, the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and the Executive Board of ALA.
This briefing is free to download through the new LibGuide on Sustainability, curated by ALA Librarian & Archivist, Colleen Barbus.
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Writing Workshop Recording (ICYMI) Alice Faye Duncan
Dear Literacy Leaders:
Do you aspire to write picture books? Some of you requested a recording of my recent writing workshop. Here goes! If you find this free program inspiring and resourceful, please share it with others.
When we learn, we must teach. Ultimately, knowledge is seed. Plant what you know...it will grow.
Sending Abounding Gratitude!
Sincerely,
Alice Faye Duncan www.alicefayeduncan.com; www.aesopwriters.com
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REMINDER! Carterette Webinar | 06.22.2022 | Advice for First Time Managers / Am I Doing This Right? Advice for First Time Managers
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)
Cost: Free
Description: Becoming a manager is an exciting but also daunting transition. As first-time managers, we are faced with many new opportunities which may seem more like challenges, especially if we are new to the library system, have recently received a promotion, or struggle with imposter syndrome. In this webinar we will discuss strengths-based leadership, how and what to delegate, strategies for self-care, time management tips, and more.
About the Presenters:
Kaya Burgin (kaya.burgin@chpl.org) is the Branch Manager at Avondale Branch Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. In 2015, Kaya was named an ALA Emerging Leader. Kaya is passionate about the role libraries play in enriching their communities.
Sondra Presley (Sondra.presley@chpl.org) is Senior Branch Manager of the Price Hill Branch Library at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. In 2021, Sondra was awarded the OLC Diana Vescelius Emerging Leader Award which recognizes Ohio's library leaders of tomorrow. While she loves books, her focus is supporting and developing staff to ensure they can serve customers of all backgrounds and socio-economic experiences.
To register for the online event
1. Go to registration page: tinyurl.com/carterettewebinar062222
2. Complete and submit the form.
3. A URL for the event will be emailed to you immediately after registration.
4. If asked for a password to attend the webinar use 0000.
Can't make it to the live show? No worries! The session will be recorded and available on the Carterette Series Webinars site for later viewing.
Please contact me or a member of the Carterette Series planning team with questions or programming suggestions!
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Second Call: Invitation to Participate in Research Study on Racial Equity and Allyship in LIS
Hi
Are you interested in the concepts of Allyship and what it means to be an ally? Would you be willing to talk to me about it?
I am working on research with my colleague, Dr. Erin DeCurtis, that is considering the understanding and definition of Ally and Allyship in LIS. The first stage was a survey sent out in Fall 2021. As we are finishing the analysis of our survey data, we are beginning the next stage of research by conducting individual interviews regarding perceptions, definitions, and understandings of Ally and Allyship, and how these are applies in the LIS professions. The interview should be no more than 30 minutes.
I will be at ALA Annual from June 23rd – 28th. If you are attending and willing to be interviewed, please email me at lisa.hussey2@simmons.edu.
If you are not attending ALA Annual, but are still willing to participate, please email me and we will set up a time to talk over Zoom or over the phone.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Lisa Hussey, Associate Professor
School of Library and Information Science
Simmons University lisa.hussey2@simmons.edu
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Ibram X. Kendi & Alice Faye Duncan (Juneteenth Interview)
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Happy Juneteenth!
Listen ---> HERE!
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ALA Demystified
Hello,
Others said this was a good introduction to ALA
Last month I gave a 46 minutes presentation called American Library Association (ALA) Demystified at a DC academic library group meeting. Here is the link to the YouTube American Library Association (ALA) Demystified
You are free to use my slides, they are CC:BY,NC,SA
ALA and You Please share with anyone you think can benefit.
See you next week.
Jennifer Boettcher
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More information on resolutions and committee reports as they come up during ALA.
Have a great weekend!
Sara Westall, ALA Chapter Councilor