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
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Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728
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