Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA  Code of Ethics

I stand by the long-overdue update to the ALA Code of Ethics. Our job as librarians is to uphold the truth, and the truth is that this county was founded on the oppression and subjugation of non-white people. This basic premise (proved beyond a shadow of a doubt through primary source materials and almost any history book) has impacted every subsequent generation that grows up or immigrates to America -- especially people of color but specifically Black and indigenous people.

In 2021, It blows me away that we continue to argue about it in libraries instead of doing something about it. Library workers and librarians are predominantly white. The statistics are staggering, and it's our collective problem to address and fix. 

I'd also like to respectfully disagree with the idea that by acknowledging these basic truths about what people of color have endured in our communities, we are limiting the views of those on the opposite side of the aisle. This isn't about political ideologies. It's about the truth and facts. Libraries have historically catered to white communities much more than to Black ones. I encourage you all to read up on the history of segregation in public libraries.

Finally: I moved to Michigan from South Carolina two years ago. I live in Detroit but work in the suburbs. Southeast Michigan is far more segregated than anywhere I've visited or lived during my first 33 years of life in the South. I would love to see TLN create a committee or group to address this. It's something I would be happy to be a part of.

Thank you,

Megan Summers
ROPL

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From: OJ Amber Mclain <amclain@patmoslibrary.org>
To: IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org>, michlib-l@mcls.org
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 11:24:39 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA    Code of Ethics
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



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Dowagiac District Library

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Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

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Subject: [Michlib-l] ARSL's August Workshop

August TRAIN Workshop: Creating a Building Book for Your Library

 

Part One: Thursday, August 19, 11:00 am-1:00 pm PT / 1:00-3:00 pm CT
Part Two: Thursday, August 26, 11:00 am-1:00 pm PT / 1:00-3:00 pm CT

 

Libraries come in all shapes and sizes and each building is unique as the librarians that run them. You probably know exactly where everything is located, but what happens when you are unable to provide the answers? This two-part session will help you develop a tool that will be invaluable to staff and future employees. Part one will provide the foundation and tips to creating a building book for your library. In part two of the workshop, we will look at completed books, share insights, and discuss any obstacles or concerns with each other. Presented by Judy Calhoun, Regional Director, Southeast Arkansas Regional Library.

 Register: https://arsl.memberclicks.net/train-form

This workshop is free for Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) members and $25 for non-members.

 

 

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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
I support ALA's new statement. Furthermore, this thread has inspired me to donate to ALA's Spectrum Scholarship Program. The scholarship fund seeks to encourage racial and ethnic diversity in our profession.
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/spectrum

Leslie

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On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:04 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

269-782-3826



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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:19:38 -0400
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
I would just like to point out that not only are our patrons a diverse population, but librarians and staff who work in our institutions are as well. When someone on this listserv claims that addressing systemic issues such as (but not limited to) unfair treatment based on race, gender, and sexuality is politically motivated, "marxist," and doesn't belong in libraries, you're sending a direct message to anyone who faces these issues and works in the library world that they do not belong as well. And you're saying that on a list for library staff across the entire state. This is damaging to the library institutions across the entire state, not just your personal library where you believe, rightfully or not, "nobody like that" works or lives there.

Libraries must be for everyone. Including the people whose identities have been forcefully politicised, marginalized, and ignored. 

Journey Robinson
They/Them
Youth Services Librarian
Commerce Township Community Library
Phone:  248-669-8108 Ext. 112



On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:11 AM Amber Alexander via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
This tread is becoming volatile.   

And please keep your white comments to yourself.  You can’t judge people by their color anymore.   There are black parents with white children.   There mixed race human beings who look white but come from many different backgrounds.    Saying someone is white is inherent racism.  

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 5, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Barr, Karen S via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:


This thread is starting to look like Facebook. Can we put an end to this discussion here, please? 

Karen Barr
Learning Resource Technician
Oakland Community College

From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Melissa Armstrong via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
 

I’m going to take a big guess here. I would bet the people who are opposed to the new 9th ethic are white. 

 

Melissa Armstrong

Assistant Director

Caro Area District Library

 

From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Jocelyn Levin via Michlib-l
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 3:44 PM
To: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

 

I'm proud to work in a library where all visitors are welcome and where we make our best effort to provide the services needed to all. I agree wholeheartedly with Kristin, Cindi, Jessica, Kristen, Amber, Suzy, James, Jake, and Meagan. Thank goodness there are libraries all across our wonderful state where we loudly and proudly celebrate diversity and inclusion by confronting the inequity and oppression that has and continues to exist in our world! 

 

Libraries are the best!

Jocelyn

 

 

 

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Lyon Township Public Library

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248.437.8800

 

 

 

On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:55 PM bellairelibrary--- via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

For those interested, here is a really good article from Education Weekly about Critical Race Theory:

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05

We should all be educated!

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On 2021-08-04 14:20, Bill Wines via Michlib-l wrote:

I think I know what Marxism is, generally.  I have no idea what critical race theory is.  Did these have something to do with Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head being cancelled?   /s

 

On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:04 PM Amber Hughey via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

Fortunately, Karen, many of us do NOT agree with your far-right ideologies. We are not being forced into this. We are not being uncourageous because of what we believe in.

 

We believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and diversity, and that unfortunately, work is needed to ensure that those are a cornerstone of being a public library. It should not be a leftist ideal to want to eradicate racism in our communities and libraries, and it should not be a leftist ideal to believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and diversity.

 

I've seen your facebook page and the 'ideals' you spout. And in that, I am very grateful you don't work in my local public library.

 

Amber L Hughey, MLIS

She/Hers

Director

Bridgeport Public Library zv041

3399 Williamson

Saginaw MI 48601

989-777-6030 ext 4

On 08/03/2021 2:12 PM Karyn Ruley via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

 

 

Hello,

 

I would like to remind everyone that the ALA has no authority over any

library whatsoever. Just because they are moving to make libraries places of

leftist activism, pushing ideologies stemming from Marxism and critical race

theory, does not mean you have to as well.

 

Start speaking up and having more courage about this. The parents in schools

can do it. Where do you think the kids go AFTER school?

 

 

Karyn Ruley

Technology Administrator

 

Crawford County Library

201 Plum St.

Grayling, MI

49738

Phone: 989-348-9214 ext.205

Fax: 989-348-9294

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Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 09:28:09 -0400

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Hi, all --

 

Announced a few days ago

ALA has added a 9th principle to the ALA Code of Ethics

 

We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to

recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront

inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to advance

racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and

associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration,

services, and allocation of resources and spaces.

 

 

 

 

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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:28:22 -0400
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
Well said, Amber McLain.

I would also like to add,  "tolerance must go both ways" is just a dog whistle to allow proponents of hate speech to say whatever they want in the name of their "personal beliefs." There is no place for that type of conduct in a public library system. To denounce said conduct is in no way "bullying people into silence." I strenuously object to that mischaracterization of what we are discussing.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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To: mweston dowagiacdl.org <mweston@dowagiacdl.org>
Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

269-782-3826



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I agree with Matt.  I see only a concern with that part of the addition and echo Matt's concern.  

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 12:07 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT)
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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


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Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

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I disagree. But that is because I've actually been the victim of someone trying to bully me to silence someone they suspected might engage in hate speech at my library. I firmly believe in someone's right to free speech and their right to use the library space as long as they abide by library rules and do not stop someone else from using the library.  We had someone (who is a very extreme person) rent our meeting room. His rental agreement had no mention of hate speech.  I was harassed in-person, on Facebook, through email, and at Board meetings, for at least a month because I was allowing this man to rent our space. I even mentioned ALA's information that we can not deny use of the space to someone based on their views, beliefs, or what we think they might say.  The harassment kept up, night, day, phone calls, Board pressure. 

It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 1:20 PM Teresa Chase via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Well said, Amber McLain.

I would also like to add,  "tolerance must go both ways" is just a dog whistle to allow proponents of hate speech to say whatever they want in the name of their "personal beliefs." There is no place for that type of conduct in a public library system. To denounce said conduct is in no way "bullying people into silence." I strenuously object to that mischaracterization of what we are discussing.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

269-782-3826



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Matt, spot on with pointing out the difference in the wording and tone concerning this ninth ethic. If the reaction of some on this listserv is any indication--discussion and questioning is not to be tolerated or allowed and has actually devolved to guessing someone's race based on their opinion. Egads!


ALA does not speak for all librarians just as the AMA does not speak for all medical physicians. I have watched ALA over the years change from a nonprofit promoting and advocating for libraries and librarians to a political advocacy group. No thanks.


Amy Nolan

Children's Services Supervisor

St. Joseph Public Library

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Sent: Thursday, August 5, 2021 8:23 AM
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
 
The way that you state it, Matt, is a perfect way of addressing it as a conversation on this platform rather than an attack or an argument. You picked out the exact phrasing that I think is what prompted the initial outburst. 

Thank you,


Danielle Reid, Director

Reese Unity District Library

2065 Gates St., PO Box 413

Reese, MI 48757

Phone: (989) 868-4120

Fax: (989) 868-4123


From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40 PM
To: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
 
I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics.  Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons.  "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.

Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI  49047-1728

269-782-3826




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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 13:46:00 -0400
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There are no both sides to human rights and dealing with oppression. If worrying about protecting and advocating for our marginalized staff and patrons seems like an agenda to you, then that's because you're fortunate enough that those issues don't affect you. This shouldn't be an issue, this should be seen as a long overdue addition to our code of ethics. 

This thread is a perfect example of the cycle of outrage of our society, where anything that changes even in the slightest to help those who have been/are collectively harmed it's suddenly some sort of agenda. As if the status quo, which has been perpetuated AT THEIR EXPENSE, isn't some agenda on its own.

If this addition to the code of ethics bothers you, then I am frankly glad, and I would hope it initiates some introspection about why looking out for our peers is such a problem for you.

Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera (He/Him)
Teen Services Librarian
Commerce Township Community Library
248-669-8108 ext. 109



On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 1:23 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I agree with Matt.  I see only a concern with that part of the addition and echo Matt's concern.  

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 12:07 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



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Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

269-782-3826



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Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:30:50 -0600
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics


Thank you, Journey, for stating this so eloquently and passionately. It
is not just our patrons that this mindset effects, but library staff as
well.
While I have always felt welcome in my library, this thread serves to
highlight that this is not universal in libraries across the State of
Michigan.

My existence is not political. This is a human rights issue, not a
political debate.

AJ Wyatt-Greene
They/She
Family and School Services Librarian
Dearborn Heights City Libraries


On 2021-08-05 10:19, Journey Robinson via Michlib-l wrote:
> I would just like to point out that not only are our patrons a diverse
> population, but librarians and staff who work in our institutions are
> as well. When someone on this listserv claims that addressing systemic
> issues such as (but not limited to) unfair treatment based on race,
> gender, and sexuality is politically motivated, "marxist," and doesn't
> belong in libraries, you're sending a direct message to anyone who
> faces these issues and works in the library world that _they do not
> belong as well_. And you're saying that on a list for library staff
> across the entire state. This is damaging to the library institutions
> across the entire state, not just your personal library where you
> believe, rightfully or not, "nobody like that" works or lives there.
>
> Libraries must be for everyone. Including the people whose identities
> have been forcefully politicised, marginalized, and ignored.
>
> Journey Robinson
> They/Them [13]
> Youth Services Librarian
> Commerce Township Community Library
> Phone:  248-669-8108 Ext. 112
>
> On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:11 AM Amber Alexander via Michlib-l
> <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
>
>> This tread is becoming volatile.
>>
>> And please keep your white comments to yourself.  You can’t judge
>> people by their color anymore.   There are black parents with white
>> children.   There mixed race human beings who look white but come
>> from many different backgrounds.    Saying someone is white is
>> inherent racism.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Aug 5, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Barr, Karen S via Michlib-l
>>> <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> This thread is starting to look like Facebook. Can we put an end to
>> this discussion here, please?
>>
>> Karen Barr
>> Learning Resource Technician
>> Oakland Community College
>>
>> -------------------------
>>
>> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Melissa
>> Armstrong via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:29 AM
>> To: Jocelyn Levin <jlevin@ltpl.org>; michlib-l@mcls.org
>> <michlib-l@mcls.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice
>> principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
>>
>> I’m going to take a big guess here. I would bet the people who
>> are opposed to the new 9th ethic are white.
>>
>> Melissa Armstrong
>>
>> Assistant Director
>>
>> Caro Area District Library
>>
>> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Jocelyn
>> Levin via Michlib-l
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 3:44 PM
>> To: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice
>> principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
>>
>> I'm proud to work in a library where all visitors are welcome and
>> where we make our best effort to provide the services needed to all.
>> I agree wholeheartedly with Kristin, Cindi, Jessica, Kristen, Amber,
>> Suzy, James, Jake, and Meagan. Thank goodness there are libraries
>> all across our wonderful state where we loudly and proudly celebrate
>> diversity and inclusion by confronting the inequity and oppression
>> that has and continues to exist in our world!
>>
>> Libraries are the best!
>>
>> Jocelyn
>>
>> PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
>>
>> Jocelyn Levin, MLIS
>>
>> Youth Services Librarian
>>
>> jlevin@ltpl.org
>>
>> Lyon Township Public Library
>>
>> 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178
>>
>> 248.437.8800
>>
>> www.LTPL.org [1]
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:55 PM bellairelibrary--- via Michlib-l
>> <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
>>
>> For those interested, here is a really good article from Education
>> Weekly about Critical Race Theory:
>>
>>
> https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05
>> [2]
>>
>> We should all be educated!
>>
>> ---
>>
>> Cindi L. Place, MLIS
>> Director, Bellaire Public Library
>> bellairelibrary@torchlake.com
>> 231-533-8814
>>
>> On 2021-08-04 14:20, Bill Wines via Michlib-l wrote:
>>
>> I think I know what Marxism is, generally.  I have no idea what
>> critical race theory is.  Did these have something to do with Dr.
>> Seuss and Mr. Potato Head being cancelled?   /s
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:04 PM Amber Hughey via Michlib-l
>> <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
>>
>> Fortunately, Karen, many of us do NOT agree with your far-right
>> ideologies. We are not being forced into this. We are not being
>> uncourageous because of what we believe in.
>>
>> We believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and diversity,
>> and that unfortunately, work is needed to ensure that those are a
>> cornerstone of being a public library. It should not be a leftist
>> ideal to want to eradicate racism in our communities and libraries,
>> and it should not be a leftist ideal to believe that libraries are a
>> place of inclusion and diversity.
>>
>> I've seen your facebook page and the 'ideals' you spout. And in
>> that, I am very grateful you don't work in my local public library.
>>
>> Amber L Hughey, MLIS
>>
>> She/Hers
>>
>> Director
>>
>> Bridgeport Public Library zv041
>>
>> 3399 Williamson
>>
>> Saginaw MI 48601
>>
>> 989-777-6030 ext 4
>>
>> On 08/03/2021 2:12 PM Karyn Ruley via Michlib-l
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>> Hello,
>>
>> I would like to remind everyone that the ALA has no authority over
>> any
>>
>> library whatsoever. Just because they are moving to make libraries
>> places of
>>
>> leftist activism, pushing ideologies stemming from Marxism and
>> critical race
>>
>> theory, does not mean you have to as well.
>>
>> Start speaking up and having more courage about this. The parents
>> in schools
>>
>> can do it. Where do you think the kids go AFTER school?
>>
>> Karyn Ruley
>>
>> Technology Administrator
>>
>> Crawford County Library
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>>
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>> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 09:28:09 -0400
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>> From: Kristin Fontichiaro <font@umich.edu>
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>> To: michlib-l@mcls.org
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>> Subject: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle
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>> added to ALA Code of Ethics
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>> Hi, all --
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>> Announced a few days ago
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> <https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/07/ala-adopts-new-code-ethics-principle-racial-and-social-justice
>> [3]>,
>>
>> ALA has added a 9th principle to the ALA Code of Ethics
>>
>> <https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics [4]>, reading:
>>
>> We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work
>> to
>>
>> recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront
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>>
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>> advance
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To: Kat Boyer <librarykat.15@gmail.com>, Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>, Teresa Chase <tchase@lib.lapeer.org>
Cc: OJ Amber Mclain <amclain@patmoslibrary.org>
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 15:03:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
If you're requiring someone to self-identify their language as hate speech in order to think it qualifies, then you're never going to find any.  Most hate-based groups rely on couched language and dog whistles in order to present a veneer of civility over their activities in order to try and frame themselves as holding reasonable viewpoints.  So no, I would imagine his rental agreement didn't have any mention of hate speech.  You can bet, however, that he did, in fact, "stop someone else from using the library."  Your community was watching, and it took note of how important it was to you that hatred and extremism have a place in your library.  There are plenty of people who wouldn't feel welcome after that.  

Connor Haines
(He/Him/His)

Fowlerville District Library
(734) 239-2043
On August 5, 2021 1:30 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:


I disagree. But that is because I've actually been the victim of someone trying to bully me to silence someone they suspected might engage in hate speech at my library. I firmly believe in someone's right to free speech and their right to use the library space as long as they abide by library rules and do not stop someone else from using the library.  We had someone (who is a very extreme person) rent our meeting room. His rental agreement had no mention of hate speech.  I was harassed in-person, on Facebook, through email, and at Board meetings, for at least a month because I was allowing this man to rent our space. I even mentioned ALA's information that we can not deny use of the space to someone based on their views, beliefs, or what we think they might say.  The harassment kept up, night, day, phone calls, Board pressure. 

It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 1:20 PM Teresa Chase via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Well said, Amber McLain.

I would also like to add,  "tolerance must go both ways" is just a dog whistle to allow proponents of hate speech to say whatever they want in the name of their "personal beliefs." There is no place for that type of conduct in a public library system. To denounce said conduct is in no way "bullying people into silence." I strenuously object to that mischaracterization of what we are discussing.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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To: mweston dowagiacdl.org < mweston@dowagiacdl.org>
Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" < michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 20:04:07 +0000
Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting -- PT Adult Information Services, Troy Public Library

The Troy Public Library Adult Information Services department is currently accepting applications for a part-time (20-hour) Adult Information Services Librarian.  

 

This posting closes on August 23, 2021. Please visit https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/1914097.html for more information.

 

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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 19:38:41 +0000
Subject: [Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

First up, a quick note to say CONGRATULATIONS on all your work (yes, I’m talking to you) this summer to pull off summer library programming, no matter what shape or what kind of reimagining it took! I have seen and heard so many wonderful success stories. As you wrap up your summer programs and start to gear up for Fall, take a moment to reflect on how far you have come this past year (and a half). I am so proud of how much libraries across Michigan have adapted, and how much care has gone into your work for all in your communities.  Thank you for all you do! #MiLibraries


Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Annual Survey
REMINDER:  Please complete this summer library program survey from the Collaborative Summer Library Program - even if you didn't use "Tails and Tales" this year!

CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership!  (Did you know?  All Michigan public libraries are members of CSLP, even if your library opts not to use the slogan/artwork/manual, because LM covers your membership fees on a statewide level using IMLS/LSTA funds.)

The survey can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA/viewform

Resources

 

IMLS accepting grant proposals

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting proposals for the 2022 National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program. The National Leadership Grants for Libraries program supports “projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice in these professions to strengthen library and archival services for the American public.”

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program supports “the development of a diverse workforce of librarians and archivists to better meet the information needs of communities being served. Program goals include recruiting, training, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals; developing faculty, library, and archives leaders by increasing the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and of graduate programs related to library and information science; and enhancing the training and professional development of the library and archival workforce to meet the needs of their communities.”

The deadline for the preliminary proposals is September 24, 2021.

A free on-demand informational webinar will be available on the IMLS website.

 

Fostering an Antiracist Library Culture
September 2021
Details & link to register: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?event=equity-in-action-sept-2021

Library staff at all levels within their organizations have the power—and the responsibility—to help cultivate an antiracist culture, from evaluating spaces, programs, services, and collections to examining policies and practices to reflecting on one’s own implicit biases. Creating an internal culture founded on principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential to building a community-centered library that meets the needs and expectations of its users.

In this course, you will learn about the concrete actions library leaders are taking to make their libraries antiracist today and in the future, and the tools that make it possible. Practical coursework, along with targeted support, will take you from theory to application, helping you to transform your library services to better meet the needs of all your patrons—and attract new ones.

You’ll complete assignments to build your own equity-based initiative over 3+ weeks in an interactive online classroom environment with personal coaching from an expert in the field. In addition, you’ll have access to our foundational bonus content—rich supporting materials you can explore at your own pace, including a series of webinars from Library Journal and School Library Journal contributors,  readings, activities, and videos.

 

Don’t forget the LM CE Stipend can support your professional development needs: www.Mi.gov/CEstipend

 

Project READY is a three-year program funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to create professional development for school librarians and other educators focused on racial equity and culturally sustaining pedagogy. The Project READY curriculum aims to do the following:

  • introduce youth services library staff to research in areas such as race and racism, critical theory, and culturally responsive or sustaining pedagogy.
  • establish a shared understanding of foundational concepts and issues related to race, racism, and racial equity.
  • encourage self-reflection related to race and racial identity for both white and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) library staff in public and school libraries.
  • amplify the work of practitioners and scholars who are providing inclusive and culturally responsive services for youth of color and Indigenous youth.
  • provide concrete strategies for creating and/or improving library programs and services for Black youth, Indigenous youth, and children and teens of color.

You can access this critical self-reflecting, self-paced course at: https://ready.web.unc.edu/.

In the News…

Libraries Can Guide Families to Early Intervention Services – SLJ, 7.30.21

 

When teaching children how to write, we must also explain why to write – Chalkbeat, 7.29.21

 

The pandemic’s toll: National test scores show progress slowed, gaps widened – Chalkbeat, 7.28.21


Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says – NPR, 8.2.21

 

 

Be sure to take some time to recharge this month,

 

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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Subject: [Michlib-l] 46th Annual Friends of the Bay County Libraries Book Sale
46th Annual Used Book Sale coming to Bay County Civic Arena August 12-14

BAY COUNTY, MI--One of the largest used book sales in Michigan is back!  The Friends of the Bay County Libraries will fill the rink at the Bay County Civic Arena, 4231 Shrestha Drive in Bay City, with thousands of items such as former best-sellers, special interest, children's materials, reference sources, magazines, CDs, audiobooks, DVDs and more at the following times: 
Thursday, August 12: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm;
Friday, August 13:  10:00 am - 8:00 pm; 
Saturday, August 14:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

All items are priced to move, with books ranging $0.50 to $2.00. The Saturday all-day clearance lets you fill a box or bag of any items for only $4.00! For your shopping convenience, everything is grouped by category.

New this year, the Bay County Library System will have a booth on Thursday and Friday where you can purchase book bags to carry your finds for only $1.00 and pick up information on upcoming events and services. Everyone who stops at the booth can register to win a $50 Meijer gift card. Bay County residents who sign up for a first time BCLS library card at the sale will get a FREE book bag along with the gift card entry (I.D. showing your address is required). The gift card winner will be contacted to arrange pickup after the drawing on Monday, August 16.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit, the Friends of the Bay County Libraries uses all proceeds from the book sale to buy equipment, materials, and services for the public not made possible through the Bay County Library System's operating budget. Earnings from previous sales have funded such projects as children's reading programs, library publications, visits by children's authors, annual New York Times best-selling author appearances at the State Theatre, and community meeting room furniture.

Visit www.baycountylibrary.org/FRIENDS for information on the sale and the upcoming appearance of internationally best-selling author Jamie Ford on September 30.

Set up and teardown moving for this year's sale was generously donated by Two Men and a Truck.

Mary Ruthko
Marketing Manager
Administrative Office
Bay County Library System
500 Center Ave.
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2837 ext. 2221
www.baycountylibrary.org





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From: Kat Boyer <librarykat.15@gmail.com>
To: "c.haines" <c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org>
Cc: Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>, OJ Amber Mclain <amclain@patmoslibrary.org>
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 15:07:31 -0400
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
So, you feel, as a white woman, that I should have stood in the way if a black man putting on a discussion about the black family because other white people came to me to complain? That is the rental that took place. The meeting room is on the second floor, he stopped no one from attending, and in fact my Board President and our Social Work Intern attended and no hate speech was present at the event. 

But thank you for a good example of why some of us have concerns over the very last part of the ALA statement.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 3:03 PM c.haines <c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org> wrote:
If you're requiring someone to self-identify their language as hate speech in order to think it qualifies, then you're never going to find any.  Most hate-based groups rely on couched language and dog whistles in order to present a veneer of civility over their activities in order to try and frame themselves as holding reasonable viewpoints.  So no, I would imagine his rental agreement didn't have any mention of hate speech.  You can bet, however, that he did, in fact, "stop someone else from using the library."  Your community was watching, and it took note of how important it was to you that hatred and extremism have a place in your library.  There are plenty of people who wouldn't feel welcome after that.  

Connor Haines
(He/Him/His)

Fowlerville District Library
(734) 239-2043
On August 5, 2021 1:30 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:


I disagree. But that is because I've actually been the victim of someone trying to bully me to silence someone they suspected might engage in hate speech at my library. I firmly believe in someone's right to free speech and their right to use the library space as long as they abide by library rules and do not stop someone else from using the library.  We had someone (who is a very extreme person) rent our meeting room. His rental agreement had no mention of hate speech.  I was harassed in-person, on Facebook, through email, and at Board meetings, for at least a month because I was allowing this man to rent our space. I even mentioned ALA's information that we can not deny use of the space to someone based on their views, beliefs, or what we think they might say.  The harassment kept up, night, day, phone calls, Board pressure. 

It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 1:20 PM Teresa Chase via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Well said, Amber McLain.

I would also like to add,  "tolerance must go both ways" is just a dog whistle to allow proponents of hate speech to say whatever they want in the name of their "personal beliefs." There is no place for that type of conduct in a public library system. To denounce said conduct is in no way "bullying people into silence." I strenuously object to that mischaracterization of what we are discussing.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: mweston dowagiacdl.org < mweston@dowagiacdl.org>
Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" < michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

269-782-3826



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To: Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera <sfpr@commercelibrary.info>
Cc: OJ Amber Mclain <amclain@patmoslibrary.org>, Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 15:44:02 -0400
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
Thank you, Shelby.
Well said.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 2:32 PM Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
There are no both sides to human rights and dealing with oppression. If worrying about protecting and advocating for our marginalized staff and patrons seems like an agenda to you, then that's because you're fortunate enough that those issues don't affect you. This shouldn't be an issue, this should be seen as a long overdue addition to our code of ethics. 

This thread is a perfect example of the cycle of outrage of our society, where anything that changes even in the slightest to help those who have been/are collectively harmed it's suddenly some sort of agenda. As if the status quo, which has been perpetuated AT THEIR EXPENSE, isn't some agenda on its own.

If this addition to the code of ethics bothers you, then I am frankly glad, and I would hope it initiates some introspection about why looking out for our peers is such a problem for you.

Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera (He/Him)
Teen Services Librarian
Commerce Township Community Library
248-669-8108 ext. 109



On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 1:23 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
I agree with Matt.  I see only a concern with that part of the addition and echo Matt's concern.  

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 12:07 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


----- Original Message -----
From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: mweston dowagiacdl.org <mweston@dowagiacdl.org>
Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

269-782-3826



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From: "c.haines" <c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org>
To: Kat Boyer <librarykat.15@gmail.com>
Cc: Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org>, OJ Amber Mclain <amclain@patmoslibrary.org>
Bcc: 
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 16:08:22 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
What I feel is that:
  1. You've failed to address what concerns were actually raised to you about the speaker in question in favor of nebulously defining it as "bullying."  
  2. You trying to boil this down solely to race is an abdication of moral responsibility for your actions and their impacts.  
  3. "Stopping no one from attending," as you put it, is a common method of trying to gain mainstream acceptance for hate groups, much like trying to pull people into "debates" about which categories of people should be allowed to have rights.  It also has nothing to do with the impact that hosting the event in question could have on how your library is perceived by targeted groups.  
  4. Using individuals associated with your own institution as arbiters of what qualifies as hate speech is a poor rebuttal to my assertion that it would impact your community.  
Connor Haines
(He/Him/His)

Fowlerville District Library
(734) 239-2043
On August 5, 2021 3:07 PM Kat Boyer <librarykat.15@gmail.com> wrote:


So, you feel, as a white woman, that I should have stood in the way if a black man putting on a discussion about the black family because other white people came to me to complain? That is the rental that took place. The meeting room is on the second floor, he stopped no one from attending, and in fact my Board President and our Social Work Intern attended and no hate speech was present at the event. 

But thank you for a good example of why some of us have concerns over the very last part of the ALA statement.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 3:03 PM c.haines < c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org> wrote:
If you're requiring someone to self-identify their language as hate speech in order to think it qualifies, then you're never going to find any.  Most hate-based groups rely on couched language and dog whistles in order to present a veneer of civility over their activities in order to try and frame themselves as holding reasonable viewpoints.  So no, I would imagine his rental agreement didn't have any mention of hate speech.  You can bet, however, that he did, in fact, "stop someone else from using the library."  Your community was watching, and it took note of how important it was to you that hatred and extremism have a place in your library.  There are plenty of people who wouldn't feel welcome after that.  

Connor Haines
(He/Him/His)

Fowlerville District Library
(734) 239-2043
On August 5, 2021 1:30 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:


I disagree. But that is because I've actually been the victim of someone trying to bully me to silence someone they suspected might engage in hate speech at my library. I firmly believe in someone's right to free speech and their right to use the library space as long as they abide by library rules and do not stop someone else from using the library.  We had someone (who is a very extreme person) rent our meeting room. His rental agreement had no mention of hate speech.  I was harassed in-person, on Facebook, through email, and at Board meetings, for at least a month because I was allowing this man to rent our space. I even mentioned ALA's information that we can not deny use of the space to someone based on their views, beliefs, or what we think they might say.  The harassment kept up, night, day, phone calls, Board pressure. 

It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 1:20 PM Teresa Chase via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Well said, Amber McLain.

I would also like to add,  "tolerance must go both ways" is just a dog whistle to allow proponents of hate speech to say whatever they want in the name of their "personal beliefs." There is no place for that type of conduct in a public library system. To denounce said conduct is in no way "bullying people into silence." I strenuously object to that mischaracterization of what we are discussing.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


----- Original Message -----
From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: mweston dowagiacdl.org < mweston@dowagiacdl.org>
Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" < michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

269-782-3826



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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 16:10:55 -0400
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/spaces

Information from the ALA about meeting room use.  

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 4:08 PM c.haines <c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org> wrote:
What I feel is that:
  1. You've failed to address what concerns were actually raised to you about the speaker in question in favor of nebulously defining it as "bullying."  
  2. You trying to boil this down solely to race is an abdication of moral responsibility for your actions and their impacts.  
  3. "Stopping no one from attending," as you put it, is a common method of trying to gain mainstream acceptance for hate groups, much like trying to pull people into "debates" about which categories of people should be allowed to have rights.  It also has nothing to do with the impact that hosting the event in question could have on how your library is perceived by targeted groups.  
  4. Using individuals associated with your own institution as arbiters of what qualifies as hate speech is a poor rebuttal to my assertion that it would impact your community.  
Connor Haines
(He/Him/His)

Fowlerville District Library
(734) 239-2043
On August 5, 2021 3:07 PM Kat Boyer <librarykat.15@gmail.com> wrote:


So, you feel, as a white woman, that I should have stood in the way if a black man putting on a discussion about the black family because other white people came to me to complain? That is the rental that took place. The meeting room is on the second floor, he stopped no one from attending, and in fact my Board President and our Social Work Intern attended and no hate speech was present at the event. 

But thank you for a good example of why some of us have concerns over the very last part of the ALA statement.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 3:03 PM c.haines < c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org> wrote:
If you're requiring someone to self-identify their language as hate speech in order to think it qualifies, then you're never going to find any.  Most hate-based groups rely on couched language and dog whistles in order to present a veneer of civility over their activities in order to try and frame themselves as holding reasonable viewpoints.  So no, I would imagine his rental agreement didn't have any mention of hate speech.  You can bet, however, that he did, in fact, "stop someone else from using the library."  Your community was watching, and it took note of how important it was to you that hatred and extremism have a place in your library.  There are plenty of people who wouldn't feel welcome after that.  

Connor Haines
(He/Him/His)

Fowlerville District Library
(734) 239-2043
On August 5, 2021 1:30 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:


I disagree. But that is because I've actually been the victim of someone trying to bully me to silence someone they suspected might engage in hate speech at my library. I firmly believe in someone's right to free speech and their right to use the library space as long as they abide by library rules and do not stop someone else from using the library.  We had someone (who is a very extreme person) rent our meeting room. His rental agreement had no mention of hate speech.  I was harassed in-person, on Facebook, through email, and at Board meetings, for at least a month because I was allowing this man to rent our space. I even mentioned ALA's information that we can not deny use of the space to someone based on their views, beliefs, or what we think they might say.  The harassment kept up, night, day, phone calls, Board pressure. 

It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 1:20 PM Teresa Chase via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Well said, Amber McLain.

I would also like to add,  "tolerance must go both ways" is just a dog whistle to allow proponents of hate speech to say whatever they want in the name of their "personal beliefs." There is no place for that type of conduct in a public library system. To denounce said conduct is in no way "bullying people into silence." I strenuously object to that mischaracterization of what we are discussing.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


----- Original Message -----
From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: mweston dowagiacdl.org < mweston@dowagiacdl.org>
Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" < michlib-l@mcls.org>
To: michlib-l@mcls.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

269-782-3826



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Lake Odessa Community Library
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Lake Odessa MI 48849
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 13:23:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Michlib-l] Two PT Openings at Romulus Public Library
Hi everyone! 

The Romulus Public Library is currently seeking one Library Assistant I and one Library Assistant II; both positions are part-time.

For information about the jobs and how to apply, please visit: https://www.romulusgov.com/Jobs.aspx and scroll down to Library Careers. 

Thanks!
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Jessica Wilhoite
Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian
Romulus Public Library
11121 Wayne Rd.
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 942-7589

Serving Romulus and Huron Township

 





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From: Sharon Crotser-Toy <scrotsertoy@gmail.com>
To: "c.haines" <c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org>
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Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 17:21:35 -0400
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
This is a deep and fascinating topic to explore. Like the rest of the country, our profession struggles to find a means to communicate effectively about race, inequality and social justice. Case in point, this week. There is probably an additional layer of discussion for librarians loosely defined as “mission creep”. I believe some of the reaction might stem from this…?

My own point of view (of course!): Over the years, I’ve read about libraries in the south that once regularly denied access to people of color, without batting an eye. I’m betting ALA’s code of ethics espoused the value of publicly shared information even while individual institutions were behaving reprehensibly, and contrary to those “codes”, whatever they were. It seems to me there is a bit of stridency in some of ALA’s language, developed over the last few years. Perhaps, as an organization that represents us in our current form as well as our past, it is making up for its (and our) previous sins.

Interestingly, I was trying to find the 1939 code of ethics (I think this was the first), and came across a study done in the ‘90’s about current attitudes towards ALA’s code. The upshot is that the majority of librarians surveyed had no idea it existed. At least in Michigan, I think we’ve solved that problem!
Here’s the study:
https://www.lib.niu.edu/1995/il9503140.html

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 4:09 PM c.haines via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
If you're requiring someone to self-identify their language as hate speech in order to think it qualifies, then you're never going to find any.  Most hate-based groups rely on couched language and dog whistles in order to present a veneer of civility over their activities in order to try and frame themselves as holding reasonable viewpoints.  So no, I would imagine his rental agreement didn't have any mention of hate speech.  You can bet, however, that he did, in fact, "stop someone else from using the library."  Your community was watching, and it took note of how important it was to you that hatred and extremism have a place in your library.  There are plenty of people who wouldn't feel welcome after that.  

Connor Haines
(He/Him/His)

Fowlerville District Library
(734) 239-2043
On August 5, 2021 1:30 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:


I disagree. But that is because I've actually been the victim of someone trying to bully me to silence someone they suspected might engage in hate speech at my library. I firmly believe in someone's right to free speech and their right to use the library space as long as they abide by library rules and do not stop someone else from using the library.  We had someone (who is a very extreme person) rent our meeting room. His rental agreement had no mention of hate speech.  I was harassed in-person, on Facebook, through email, and at Board meetings, for at least a month because I was allowing this man to rent our space. I even mentioned ALA's information that we can not deny use of the space to someone based on their views, beliefs, or what we think they might say.  The harassment kept up, night, day, phone calls, Board pressure. 

It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 1:20 PM Teresa Chase via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Well said, Amber McLain.

I would also like to add,  "tolerance must go both ways" is just a dog whistle to allow proponents of hate speech to say whatever they want in the name of their "personal beliefs." There is no place for that type of conduct in a public library system. To denounce said conduct is in no way "bullying people into silence." I strenuously object to that mischaracterization of what we are discussing.

On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
No, there is no "agenda." This ninth addition to the code of ethics falls directly in line with EDI guidelines already set forth by the ALA, supported by MLA, and library institutions across the country. The groups singled out in this point are historically marginalized, their history has been censored, and their intrinsic identities - who they are BORN AS - make them targets for hate and abuse. Their very identities have been discussed to death and who they are has been deemed as less than which is unacceptable. This is not viewpoints and opinions. This is not about beliefs. These are people. People that are out patrons. The aspect about conduct is to prevent them from hateful conduct. I would be happy to provide the supporting documentation and data for why this is important. I recently did that research for Lakeland:

Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library


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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA   Code of Ethics

I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
To truly be inclusive and diverse, we need to be willing to tolerate ALL opinions right? Even the 'far right' ideology that seems to be currently politically incorrect. Tolerance must go both ways, otherwise, we are also bullying people into silence.


From: "mweston dowagiacdl.org via Michlib-l" < michlib-l@mcls.org>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics

I'd like to support Karyn Ruley's concerns about ALA's most recent addition to their Code of Ethics. Reading through the first eight principles, and into the first sentence of the ninth, there is a sense of the universal and of the common humanity we share with ourselves and our patrons. "...all library users", "...each library user's rights", and "...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically in tone with "dismantle systemic and individual biases" and "advance racial and social justice".

Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.



Matt Weston, Library Director

Dowagiac District Library

211 Commercial St.

Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728

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Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:03:33 -0400
Subject: [Michlib-l] Book carts
Hello library friends!
I have a teacher friend who is searching for a couple of book carts.  Does anyone have any they are willing to part with?  Let me know off list. 
Thank you!

Trixie L. McMeeking, Director
Homer Public Library
141 W. Main St.
Homer, MI  49245
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:15:00 -0400
Subject: [Michlib-l] Free Cromaine Zoom Event: Disruption in Detroit 8/18 at 6:30pm
Hi there! 
Cromaine has a great free zoom event coming up we'd love to share with you and anyone you think may be interested. On August 18, we will be hosting Professor (and author) Dan Clark as he talks about a fascinating period in Detroit's history - the 1950s. Read the description and click below to register. 

"Most people think of the 1950s as a Golden Age for Detroit autoworkers, with steady jobs, increasing wages, and improved benefits propelling them into the middle class. Author Dan Clark's research demonstrates that this was not the case, that the '50s was a decade of job insecurity and economic instability for most Detroit autoworkers."

Click here to register!

Meagan Brown
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:14:26 -0400
Subject: [Michlib-l] Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL - Foodscaping with Brie Arthur
Dear Michlib-I,

Please join us at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 9, 2021 for the event Foodscaping (edible landscaping) with Brie Arthur. 

Please find the event description below:

Learn about native edible plants and the pollinators they attract that aid in ecological restoration. Get inspired to see the potential every landscape offers by transforming them into purposeful spaces that embrace solutions to modern day landscape practices. Brie Arthur is a celebrated speaker, bestselling author, and known for her leadership with the national Foodscape movement.

This event will take place on Zoom. To attend, please register at https://tinyurl.com/4xjz5e53
Hope to see you there!

Best wishes,
Mick Howey, MLIS
Adult Services Librarian
Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:22:56 -0400
Subject: [Michlib-l] copy scan self serve
We are looking to purchase (or lease) a self serve copy/scan machine. We've never had one, so not sure where to start. If anyone has good experience with a vendor, please let me know. Many thanks!

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Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 14:58:21 +0000
Subject: [Michlib-l] Trustee Times August 2021 Now Available

The latest issue of the Library of Michigan’s Trustee Times email newsletter was emailed today to library directors, public library trustees, and cooperative directors today. If you provided email contacts for your trustees in your most recent Annual Report submission or have contacted us with recent updates for your trustees that email address was used.

 

If you have others in your circle that you would like to share the newsletter with, please feel free to send them access to the Trustee Times August issue using this link https://lnks.gd/2/WjW6DD.

 

Our most recent issue includes a survey for trustees, continuing education opportunities, information on potential funding sources for libraries, and online sources to learn more about public libraries in the current environment.

 

We hope you and your trustees find this bi-monthly newsletter helpful.  If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at the Library of Michigan.

 

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