<div dir="ltr">Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>Thank you,</div><div><br></div><div>Megan Summers</div><div>ROPL</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 12:01 PM <<a href="mailto:michlib-l-request@mcls.org">michlib-l-request@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to<br>
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1. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (OJ Amber Mclain)<br>
2. ARSL's August Workshop (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE))<br>
3. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Leslie Warren)<br>
4. Re: ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to<br>
ALA Code of Ethics (Journey Robinson)<br>
5. Free paperback spinner up for grabs (Jessica Parij)<br>
6. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Teresa Chase)<br>
7. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Kat Boyer)<br>
8. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Kat Boyer)<br>
9. Job Posting: Full-Time Children's Librarian (Carrie Ralston)<br>
10. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Amelia Nolan)<br>
11. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera)<br>
12. Museums and Libraries Join Forces to Boost Vaccine Confidence<br>
(White, Shannon (MDE))<br>
13. Re: ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to<br>
ALA Code of Ethics (<a href="mailto:jwyatt@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us" target="_blank">jwyatt@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us</a>)<br>
14. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (c.haines)<br>
15. Job Posting -- PT Adult Information Services, Troy Public<br>
Library (Constance L Doherty)<br>
16. Youth & Teen Services Updates (Lancaster, Cathy (MDE))<br>
17. 46th Annual Friends of the Bay County Libraries Book Sale<br>
(Mary Ruthko)<br>
18. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Kat Boyer)<br>
19. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Teresa Chase)<br>
20. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (c.haines)<br>
21. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Kat Boyer)<br>
22. Two PT Openings at Romulus Public Library (Jessica Wilhoite)<br>
23. Re: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code<br>
of Ethics (Sharon Crotser-Toy)<br>
24. Book carts (Trixie L. McMeeking)<br>
25. Free Cromaine Zoom Event: Disruption in Detroit 8/18 at<br>
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26. Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL - Foodscaping with Brie Arthur<br>
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27. copy scan self serve (Stacy Pasche)<br>
28. Trustee Times August 2021 Now Available (White, Shannon (MDE))<br>
<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>><br>To: IL Jennifer Salgat <<a href="mailto:lkojen@llcoop.org" target="_blank">lkojen@llcoop.org</a>>, <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 11:24:39 -0400 (EDT)<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br>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:<br>
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Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library<br>
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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br>
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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. <br>
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. <br>
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Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics <br>
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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". <br>
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Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. <br>
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Matt Weston, Library Director <br>
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Dowagiac District Library <br>
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211 Commercial St. <br>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Leslie Warren <<a href="mailto:lwarren@nmu.edu" target="_blank">lwarren@nmu.edu</a>><br>To: OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>><br>Cc: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:13:24 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="ltr">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.<div><a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/spectrum" target="_blank">https://www.ala.org/advocacy/spectrum</a></div><div><br></div><div>Leslie<br><div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-size:12.8px"><table style="border-spacing:0px;border-collapse:collapse;max-width:100%;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;white-space:nowrap"><tbody><tr><td style="padding:2px"><img src="http://www.nmu.edu/mc/sites/DrupalMC/files/UserFiles/Pictures/Signature/NMU-Torch.png" alt="" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; max-width: inherit; height: auto;"></td><td width="10px;" style="padding:2px"></td><td style="padding:2px"><font size="2"><span style="line-height:22px;font-family:CenturyGothic,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,87,61)">Leslie A. Warren</span><br><span style="line-height:18px;font-family:CenturyGothic,sans-serif">Dean</span><span style="color:rgb(170,170,170);line-height:18px"> | </span><span style="line-height:18px;font-family:CenturyGothic,sans-serif">Library and Instructional Support</span><br><span style="line-height:18px;font-family:CenturyGothic,sans-serif">Northern Michigan University</span></font><br><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:16px;font-family:CenturyGothic,sans-serif">906-227-2117</span><br><span style="font-size:12px;line-height:16px;font-family:CenturyGothic,sans-serif">1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855<br><i>Pronouns: she, her, hers</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align:left"><font size="2"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:left"><font size="2"><br></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:04 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">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:<br>
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Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library<br>
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From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>
To: mweston <a href="http://dowagiacdl.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">dowagiacdl.org</a> <<a href="mailto:mweston@dowagiacdl.org" target="_blank">mweston@dowagiacdl.org</a>><br>
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Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT)<br>
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br>
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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. <br>
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. <br>
<br>
<br>
From: "mweston <a href="http://dowagiacdl.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">dowagiacdl.org</a> via Michlib-l" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> <br>
To: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a> <br>
Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM <br>
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics <br>
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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". <br>
<br>
Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Matt Weston, Library Director <br>
<br>
Dowagiac District Library <br>
<br>
211 Commercial St. <br>
<br>
Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728 <br>
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269-782-3826 <br>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Journey Robinson <<a href="mailto:jrobinson@commercelibrary.info" target="_blank">jrobinson@commercelibrary.info</a>><br>To: Amber Alexander <<a href="mailto:director@pidl.org" target="_blank">director@pidl.org</a>><br>Cc: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:19:38 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="ltr">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 <i>they do not belong as well</i>. 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.<div><br></div><div>Libraries must be for <b>everyone</b>. Including the people whose identities have been forcefully politicised, marginalized, and ignored. </div><div><br><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Journey Robinson </font><font style="font-family:"comic sans ms",sans-serif" color="#351c75"><b><br></b><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why" target="_blank">They/Them</a></span></span></font><div>Youth Services Librarian</div><div>Commerce Township Community Library</div><div>Phone: <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">248-669-8108 Ext. 112</span></div><div><br></div></div></div></div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:11 AM Amber Alexander via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">This tread is becoming volatile. <div><br></div><div>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. <br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Aug 5, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Barr, Karen S via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
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I’m going to take a big guess here. I would bet the people who are opposed to the new 9<sup>th</sup> ethic are white.
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<b>From:</b> Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jocelyn Levin via Michlib-l<br>
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Amber, Suzy, James, Jake, and Meagan. Thank goodness there are libraries all across our wonderful state where we loudly and proudly <span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background:rgb(254,254,254)">celebrate diversity and inclusion by </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(51,51,51);background:rgb(254,254,254)">confronting
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">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</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">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.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">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.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 09:28:09 -0400</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif">From: Kristin Fontichiaro <<a href="mailto:font@umich.edu" target="_blank">font@umich.edu</a>></span></p>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Teresa Chase <<a href="mailto:tchase@lib.lapeer.org" target="_blank">tchase@lib.lapeer.org</a>><br>To: OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>><br>Cc: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:28:22 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="ltr">Well said, Amber McLain.<div><br><div>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.</div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">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:<br>
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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. <br>
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. <br>
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From: "mweston <a href="http://dowagiacdl.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">dowagiacdl.org</a> via Michlib-l" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> <br>
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Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics <br>
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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". <br>
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Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. <br>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Kat Boyer <<a href="mailto:librarykat.15@gmail.com" target="_blank">librarykat.15@gmail.com</a>><br>To: OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>><br>Cc: Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:54:41 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="auto">I agree with Matt. I see only a concern with that part of the addition and echo Matt's concern. </div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 12:07 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">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:<br>
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Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library<br>
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From: IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>
To: mweston <a href="http://dowagiacdl.org" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">dowagiacdl.org</a> <<a href="mailto:mweston@dowagiacdl.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">mweston@dowagiacdl.org</a>><br>
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Sent: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:34:40 -0400 (EDT)<br>
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br>
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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. <br>
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. <br>
<br>
<br>
From: "mweston <a href="http://dowagiacdl.org" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">dowagiacdl.org</a> via Michlib-l" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> <br>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM <br>
Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics <br>
<br>
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". <br>
<br>
Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. <br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Matt Weston, Library Director <br>
<br>
Dowagiac District Library <br>
<br>
211 Commercial St. <br>
<br>
Dowagiac, MI 49047-1728 <br>
<br>
269-782-3826 <br>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Kat Boyer <<a href="mailto:librarykat.15@gmail.com" target="_blank">librarykat.15@gmail.com</a>><br>To: Teresa Chase <<a href="mailto:tchase@lib.lapeer.org" target="_blank">tchase@lib.lapeer.org</a>><br>Cc: OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>>, Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 13:30:00 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="auto"><div>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. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.<br><br><div class="gmail_quote" dir="auto"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 1:20 PM Teresa Chase via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Well said, Amber McLain.<div><br><div>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.</div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">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:<br>
<br>
Amber McLainLibrary Director, Patmos Library<br>
<br>
<br>
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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. <br>
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. <br>
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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". <br>
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Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. <br>
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<p>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
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<p>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.<br>
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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. </div>
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<span style="font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">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
</span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;display:inline">"...the inherent dignity and rights of every person", changes dramatically
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera <<a href="mailto:sfpr@commercelibrary.info" target="_blank">sfpr@commercelibrary.info</a>><br>To: Kat Boyer <<a href="mailto:librarykat.15@gmail.com" target="_blank">librarykat.15@gmail.com</a>><br>Cc: OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>>, Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 13:46:00 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="ltr">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. <div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.<br><div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera (He/Him)</font><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">Teen Services Librarian</font></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">Commerce Township Community Library</font></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">248-669-8108 ext. 109</font></div><div><br></div></div></div></div><br></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 1:23 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">I agree with Matt. I see only a concern with that part of the addition and echo Matt's concern. </div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 12:07 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">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:<br>
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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. <br>
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. <br>
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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". <br>
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Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(79,84,82)">WASHINGTON, DC</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(79,84,82)">—The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC),
the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the American Library Association (ALA), and the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) today
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for Immunity</span></i></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(79,84,82)">, an unprecedented partnership to boost COVID-19 vaccine confidence in communities across the United States.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(79,84,82)">This important project launches at a critical moment as the United States is experiencing both a surge in COVID-19 cases related to dangerous new coronavirus variants
and an urgent need to dramatically increase vaccination rates. “Throughout the pandemic, our nation’s museums and libraries have supported their communities with critical educational and social services,” said Laura Lott, President and CEO of the American
Alliance of Museums. “As community pillars and trusted messengers, they are well-positioned to help build trust in and overcome hesitation to the COVID-19 vaccines.”
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is honored to join with the CDC and partners ASTC, AAM, ALA, and NNLM on this national program,” said IMLS Director Crosby Kemper. “Good information and support at the local level through
</span></a><a><i><span style="color:rgb(79,84,82);text-decoration:none">Communities for Immunity</span></i></a><a><span style="color:rgb(79,84,82);text-decoration:none"> and the ongoing engagement of museums and libraries
will strengthen our continued fight against </span></a><a><span style="color:rgb(79,84,82);text-decoration:none">the
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(79,84,82)">“As we continue to see the Delta variant spread across the country, we must come together to fight health misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine — the best tool
we have to defeat this virus,” said Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General. “Museums and libraries are the vaults that hold our knowledge and history. They educate us on the discoveries and blunders of our past. That’s the foundation upon which <i>Communities
for Immunity</i> will equip the American people with accurate, reliable, science-based information. This partnership comes at a crucial time. We need more trusted messengers who let science lead, as they help Americans make informed health decisions for our
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(79,84,82)">“Access to information about vaccines and trusted messengers to effectively convey it locally is a matter of life and death. America’s 117,000 libraries provide
both, serving communities at greatest risk of contracting the coronavirus and those most hesitant to receive the vaccine,” said Patty Wong, President of the American Library Association. “The American Library Association is proud to join the <i>Communities
for Immunity</i> initiative to offer resources and funding to supercharge the capacity of our nation’s second responders.”</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(54,73,95)">
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Gantt, CDC Museum Director. “Through the <i>Communities for Immunity</i> partnership, museums and libraries are supporting CDC’s mission to prevent disease, injuries, and disability from COVID-19, while delivering fact-based information on the science of COVID-19
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</span></a><a><i><span style="color:rgb(79,84,82);text-decoration:none">Communities for Immunity</span></i></a><a><span style="color:rgb(79,84,82);text-decoration:none">, which will provide funding to
</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(79,84,82)">museums, libraries, science centers, and other cultural institutions to enhance vaccine confidence where it matters most: at the local level. Building on the many
ways they have supported their communities during the pandemic, the partnership will activate museums and libraries to create and deliver evidence-driven materials and develop resources, programs, and approaches specifically designed to help museums and libraries
engage diverse audiences in building trust in the COVID-19 vaccine. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(54,73,95)"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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on vaccines and variants disseminated by IMLS’s research partnership with OCLC and Battelle, the Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) project.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(54,73,95)"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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communities in locally-resonant learning and action to tackle big challenges,” said Christofer Nelson, President and CEO of ASTC. “As an association committed to increasing understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people, we know
that now is the time to lean into helping our communities through the science-focused challenge of COVID-19.”</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(54,73,95)">
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for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL), the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM), and the Urban Libraries Council (ULC). This national coalition of partners are creating a Community of Practice to develop and refine vaccine education
resources that will be shared with the broader museum and library community.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(54,73,95)"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <a href="mailto:jwyatt@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us" target="_blank">jwyatt@ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us</a><br>To: Journey Robinson <<a href="mailto:jrobinson@commercelibrary.info" target="_blank">jrobinson@commercelibrary.info</a>><br>Cc: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:30:50 -0600<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><br>
<br>
Thank you, Journey, for stating this so eloquently and passionately. It <br>
is not just our patrons that this mindset effects, but library staff as <br>
well.<br>
While I have always felt welcome in my library, this thread serves to <br>
highlight that this is not universal in libraries across the State of <br>
Michigan.<br>
<br>
My existence is not political. This is a human rights issue, not a <br>
political debate.<br>
<br>
AJ Wyatt-Greene<br>
They/She<br>
Family and School Services Librarian<br>
Dearborn Heights City Libraries<br>
<br>
<br>
On 2021-08-05 10:19, Journey Robinson via Michlib-l wrote:<br>
> I would just like to point out that not only are our patrons a diverse<br>
> population, but librarians and staff who work in our institutions are<br>
> as well. When someone on this listserv claims that addressing systemic<br>
> issues such as (but not limited to) unfair treatment based on race,<br>
> gender, and sexuality is politically motivated, "marxist," and doesn't<br>
> belong in libraries, you're sending a direct message to anyone who<br>
> faces these issues and works in the library world that _they do not<br>
> belong as well_. And you're saying that on a list for library staff<br>
> across the entire state. This is damaging to the library institutions<br>
> across the entire state, not just your personal library where you<br>
> believe, rightfully or not, "nobody like that" works or lives there.<br>
> <br>
> Libraries must be for everyone. Including the people whose identities<br>
> have been forcefully politicised, marginalized, and ignored.<br>
> <br>
> Journey Robinson<br>
> They/Them [13]<br>
> Youth Services Librarian<br>
> Commerce Township Community Library<br>
> Phone: 248-669-8108 Ext. 112<br>
> <br>
> On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:11 AM Amber Alexander via Michlib-l<br>
> <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br>
> <br>
>> This tread is becoming volatile.<br>
>> <br>
>> And please keep your white comments to yourself. You can’t judge<br>
>> people by their color anymore. There are black parents with white<br>
>> children. There mixed race human beings who look white but come<br>
>> from many different backgrounds. Saying someone is white is<br>
>> inherent racism.<br>
>> <br>
>> Sent from my iPhone<br>
>> <br>
>>> On Aug 5, 2021, at 10:02 AM, Barr, Karen S via Michlib-l<br>
>>> <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> This thread is starting to look like Facebook. Can we put an end to<br>
>> this discussion here, please?<br>
>> <br>
>> Karen Barr<br>
>> Learning Resource Technician<br>
>> Oakland Community College<br>
>> <br>
>> -------------------------<br>
>> <br>
>> From: Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>> on behalf of Melissa<br>
>> Armstrong via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>
>> Sent: Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:29 AM<br>
>> To: Jocelyn Levin <<a href="mailto:jlevin@ltpl.org" target="_blank">jlevin@ltpl.org</a>>; <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>
>> <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>
>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice<br>
>> principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br>
>> <br>
>> I’m going to take a big guess here. I would bet the people who<br>
>> are opposed to the new 9th ethic are white.<br>
>> <br>
>> Melissa Armstrong<br>
>> <br>
>> Assistant Director<br>
>> <br>
>> Caro Area District Library<br>
>> <br>
>> From: Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>> On Behalf Of Jocelyn<br>
>> Levin via Michlib-l<br>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 3:44 PM<br>
>> To: Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>
>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice<br>
>> principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br>
>> <br>
>> I'm proud to work in a library where all visitors are welcome and<br>
>> where we make our best effort to provide the services needed to all.<br>
>> I agree wholeheartedly with Kristin, Cindi, Jessica, Kristen, Amber,<br>
>> Suzy, James, Jake, and Meagan. Thank goodness there are libraries<br>
>> all across our wonderful state where we loudly and proudly celebrate<br>
>> diversity and inclusion by confronting the inequity and oppression<br>
>> that has and continues to exist in our world!<br>
>> <br>
>> Libraries are the best!<br>
>> <br>
>> Jocelyn<br>
>> <br>
>> PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS<br>
>> <br>
>> Jocelyn Levin, MLIS<br>
>> <br>
>> Youth Services Librarian<br>
>> <br>
>> <a href="mailto:jlevin@ltpl.org" target="_blank">jlevin@ltpl.org</a><br>
>> <br>
>> Lyon Township Public Library<br>
>> <br>
>> 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178<br>
>> <br>
>> 248.437.8800<br>
>> <br>
>> <a href="http://www.LTPL.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">www.LTPL.org</a> [1]<br>
>> <br>
>> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:55 PM bellairelibrary--- via Michlib-l<br>
>> <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> For those interested, here is a really good article from Education<br>
>> Weekly about Critical Race Theory:<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
> <a href="https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05</a><br>
>> [2]<br>
>> <br>
>> We should all be educated!<br>
>> <br>
>> ---<br>
>> <br>
>> Cindi L. Place, MLIS<br>
>> Director, Bellaire Public Library<br>
>> <a href="mailto:bellairelibrary@torchlake.com" target="_blank">bellairelibrary@torchlake.com</a><br>
>> 231-533-8814<br>
>> <br>
>> On 2021-08-04 14:20, Bill Wines via Michlib-l wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> I think I know what Marxism is, generally. I have no idea what<br>
>> critical race theory is. Did these have something to do with Dr.<br>
>> Seuss and Mr. Potato Head being cancelled? /s<br>
>> <br>
>> On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 2:04 PM Amber Hughey via Michlib-l<br>
>> <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> Fortunately, Karen, many of us do NOT agree with your far-right<br>
>> ideologies. We are not being forced into this. We are not being<br>
>> uncourageous because of what we believe in.<br>
>> <br>
>> We believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and diversity,<br>
>> and that unfortunately, work is needed to ensure that those are a<br>
>> cornerstone of being a public library. It should not be a leftist<br>
>> ideal to want to eradicate racism in our communities and libraries,<br>
>> and it should not be a leftist ideal to believe that libraries are a<br>
>> place of inclusion and diversity.<br>
>> <br>
>> I've seen your facebook page and the 'ideals' you spout. And in<br>
>> that, I am very grateful you don't work in my local public library.<br>
>> <br>
>> Amber L Hughey, MLIS<br>
>> <br>
>> She/Hers<br>
>> <br>
>> Director<br>
>> <br>
>> Bridgeport Public Library zv041<br>
>> <br>
>> 3399 Williamson<br>
>> <br>
>> Saginaw MI 48601<br>
>> <br>
>> 989-777-6030 ext 4<br>
>> <br>
>> On 08/03/2021 2:12 PM Karyn Ruley via Michlib-l<br>
>> <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br>
>> <br>
>> Hello,<br>
>> <br>
>> I would like to remind everyone that the ALA has no authority over<br>
>> any<br>
>> <br>
>> library whatsoever. Just because they are moving to make libraries<br>
>> places of<br>
>> <br>
>> leftist activism, pushing ideologies stemming from Marxism and<br>
>> critical race<br>
>> <br>
>> theory, does not mean you have to as well.<br>
>> <br>
>> Start speaking up and having more courage about this. The parents<br>
>> in schools<br>
>> <br>
>> can do it. Where do you think the kids go AFTER school?<br>
>> <br>
>> Karyn Ruley<br>
>> <br>
>> Technology Administrator<br>
>> <br>
>> Crawford County Library<br>
>> <br>
>> 201 Plum St.<br>
>> <br>
>> Grayling, MI<br>
>> <br>
>> 49738<br>
>> <br>
>> Phone: 989-348-9214 ext.205<br>
>> <br>
>> Fax: 989-348-9294<br>
>> <br>
>> ----------------------------------<br>
>> <br>
>> Message: 10<br>
>> <br>
>> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 09:28:09 -0400<br>
>> <br>
>> From: Kristin Fontichiaro <<a href="mailto:font@umich.edu" target="_blank">font@umich.edu</a>><br>
>> <br>
>> To: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>
>> <br>
>> Subject: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> added to ALA Code of Ethics<br>
>> <br>
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>> <CAFaG-7xW68=<a href="mailto:EGY-Sa2z3xMs1wy%2BsGTn9Dt2nY1ZwJ6%2B5fGQkKw@mail.gmail.com" target="_blank">EGY-Sa2z3xMs1wy+sGTn9Dt2nY1ZwJ6+5fGQkKw@mail.gmail.com</a>><br>
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>> <br>
>> Hi, all --<br>
>> <br>
>> Announced a few days ago<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
> <<a href="https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/07/ala-adopts-new-code-ethics-principle-racial-and-social-justice" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/07/ala-adopts-new-code-ethics-principle-racial-and-social-justice</a><br>
>> [3]>,<br>
>> <br>
>> ALA has added a 9th principle to the ALA Code of Ethics<br>
>> <br>
>> <<a href="https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics</a> [4]>, reading:<br>
>> <br>
>> We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work<br>
>> to<br>
>> <br>
>> recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to<br>
>> advance<br>
>> <br>
>> racial and social justice in our libraries, communities,<br>
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>> <br>
>> associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration,<br>
>> <br>
>> <br>
>> services, and allocation of resources and spaces.<br>
>> <br>
>> --<br>
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>> <br>
>> University of Michigan School of Information<br>
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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.
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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.
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It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.
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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.
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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:
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<br>I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
<br>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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<br>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".
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Constance L Doherty <<a href="mailto:DohertyC@troymi.gov" target="_blank">DohertyC@troymi.gov</a>><br>To: "'<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>'" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 20:04:07 +0000<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting -- PT Adult Information Services, Troy Public Library<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The Troy Public Library Adult Information Services department is currently accepting applications for a part-time (20-hour) Adult Information Services Librarian. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>This posting closes on August 23, 2021</b>. <span style="color:black">
Please </span>visit <a href="https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/1914097.html" target="_blank">https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/1914097.html</a> for more information.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: "Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)" <<a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov" target="_blank">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</a>><br>To: "<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mail.mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mail.mcls.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mail.mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mail.mcls.org</a>>, "<a href="mailto:miyouth@mcls.org" target="_blank">miyouth@mcls.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:miyouth@mcls.org" target="_blank">miyouth@mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 19:38:41 +0000<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">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
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<span class="gmail-m_-3523465790811738636Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16pt">Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Annual Survey</span></span><br>
<b>REMINDER</b>: Please complete <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA/viewform" target="_blank">
this summer library program survey</a> from the Collaborative Summer Library Program - even if you didn't use "Tails and Tales" this year!<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.)<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The survey can be found here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA/viewform" target="_blank">
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBq6Yof5mW1gGzDeHroUQ7h09MRZ94kEWQQYnytTgXIcmPyA/viewform</a><u></u><u></u></p>
<h1>Resources<u></u><u></u></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>IMLS accepting grant proposals<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <u><a href="http://imls.gov/" title="http://imls.gov/" target="_blank">Institute of Museum and Library Services</a></u> is now accepting proposals for the 2022
<u><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001i6OXRJYEbY7YJ0Gfwh0djKtifdeh6PkSbjcQdpgGk-DyveFol4tWsVHJOncZQZCtLebGc5T5h12yDE4Rc6v2DgjJBSzpLyNkM-jQq9A-FclekPJzTclx8y7krL4KXw4r8g4dyfYQkz4aYyvVft_6KTAuSPRCAkG66TvLQpL6D-1ZlDyycKhooSPWrge3p2SIiu1SVR4S6dnbwAdgmW5ollnvnxWFUCF7%26c%3D5omuGEfOqqu5gfwEPmtuFaYJaclvw_JViFH_socOrtqtOyN9XgHIbQ%3D%3D%26ch%3DzsOzSHNqdaq4pVjloEYmQfTvrzuBU2egglFjWeQ-dCGc-G_HBEz18A%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7Ckyorio%40mediasourceinc.com%7Ce28cf1fe0e5549c5294308d93cb01a92%7Cb2dba467ed6f4b5b9d6cae5484d47e73%7C0%7C0%7C637607549395558538%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=QV%2BOIZCX8jwNIywDuEVI62SAiyOlCuw%2FVLPZ7y3283E%3D&reserved=0" title="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fr20.rs6.net%2ftn.jsp%3ff%3d001i6oxrjyeby7yj0gfwh0djktifdeh6pksbjcqdpggk-dyvefol4twsvhjonczqzctlebgc5t5h12yde4rc6v2dgjjbszplynkm-jqq9a-fclekpjztclx8y7krl4kxw4r8g4dyfyqkz4ayyvvft_6ktausprcakg" target="_blank">National
Leadership Grants for Libraries</a></u> and the <u><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001i6OXRJYEbY7YJ0Gfwh0djKtifdeh6PkSbjcQdpgGk-DyveFol4tWsVHJOncZQZCtijiddYehoaqkjmg7K5U4nAUf_5NP7uSPoXMNJpZvW4ALpVzODUBXQA9VGPgkj6hzatXBDOEIcNtsjzdvWQdJgg3lFtkmOqonEIT2EQL3pk2nWeMX8OEJpFYRnplhD67gHmNfBiJ5cFYrqDzhlUxWyj7FiUJKCLUa%26c%3D5omuGEfOqqu5gfwEPmtuFaYJaclvw_JViFH_socOrtqtOyN9XgHIbQ%3D%3D%26ch%3DzsOzSHNqdaq4pVjloEYmQfTvrzuBU2egglFjWeQ-dCGc-G_HBEz18A%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7Ckyorio%40mediasourceinc.com%7Ce28cf1fe0e5549c5294308d93cb01a92%7Cb2dba467ed6f4b5b9d6cae5484d47e73%7C0%7C0%7C637607549395568534%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=QDxyYQSqSE9StJl1SSkhV2PGD0m6NiWPIzD76DMDHNE%3D&reserved=0" title="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fr20.rs6.net%2ftn.jsp%3ff%3d001i6oxrjyeby7yj0gfwh0djktifdeh6pksbjcqdpggk-dyvefol4twsvhjonczqzctijiddyehoaqkjmg7k5u4nauf_5np7uspoxmnjpzvw4alpvzodubxqa9vgpgkj6hzatxbdoeicntsjzdvwqdjgg3lftkmoqo" target="_blank">Laura
Bush 21st Century Librarian program</a></u>. 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.”<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.”<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The deadline for the preliminary proposals is September 24, 2021</b>.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A free on-demand informational webinar will be available on the
<u><a href="https://www.imls.gov/webinars-archive" title="https://www.imls.gov/webinars-archive" target="_blank">IMLS website</a></u>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Fostering an Antiracist Library Culture <br>
September 2021</b><br>
Details & link to register: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libraryjournal.com%2F%3Fevent%3Dequity-in-action-sept-2021&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C358818dcffc0421f1c2508d91c56ff53%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637571982251570292%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=PMJTgIK6TDGCXATNZf5uaPt2w5W4AhL91pb1JHU1rQY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
https://www.libraryjournal.com/?event=equity-in-action-sept-2021</a> <u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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<i> Library Journal</i> and<i> School Library Journal</i> contributors, readings, activities, and videos.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Don’t forget the LM CE Stipend can support your professional development needs:
</i><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov%2FCEstipend&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C358818dcffc0421f1c2508d91c56ff53%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637571982251570292%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=MGULuISWAma12PsmphpI27tHOZU%2B7J2cQ3VLSRaG2f8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">www.Mi.gov/CEstipend</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Project READY</b> 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<b> </b>curriculum aims to do the following:<u></u><u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">introduce youth services library staff to research in areas such as race and racism, critical theory, and culturally responsive or sustaining pedagogy.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">establish a shared understanding of foundational concepts and issues related to race, racism, and racial equity.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">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.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">amplify the work of practitioners and scholars who are providing inclusive and culturally responsive services for youth of color and Indigenous youth.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">provide concrete strategies for creating and/or improving library programs and services for Black youth, Indigenous youth, and children and teens of color.<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>You can access this critical self-reflecting, self-paced course at:
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fready.web.unc.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C2eb57e2a609a49d7e31408d9065adb33%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637547809573160707%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=DApuXfCV7GYmSp8RqWHCgec7fVV6AJgFXwdDnB34Zvo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
https://ready.web.unc.edu/</a>. <u></u><u></u></b></p>
<h1>In the News…<u></u><u></u></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=libraries-can-help-guide-families-to-early-intervention-services" target="_blank">Libraries Can Guide Families to Early Intervention Services</a> – SLJ, 7.30.21<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://chicago.chalkbeat.org/2021/7/29/22596821/cps-writing-instruction-skyline" target="_blank">When teaching children how to write, we must also explain why to write</a> – Chalkbeat, 7.29.21<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.chalkbeat.org/2021/7/28/22596904/pandemic-covid-school-learning-loss-nwea-mckinsey" target="_blank">The pandemic’s toll: National test scores show progress slowed, gaps widened</a> – Chalkbeat, 7.28.21<u></u><u></u></p>
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<a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/08/02/1022429844/schools-masks-students-in-person-education-secretary-cardona" target="_blank">Students Need To Be In Classrooms, With Masks, This Fall, Education Secretary Says</a> – NPR, 8.2.21
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt">Be sure to take some time to recharge this month,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5pt"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:rgb(46,116,181)">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:rgb(46,116,181)"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><br>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Mary Ruthko <<a href="mailto:mruthko@baycountylibrary.org" target="_blank">mruthko@baycountylibrary.org</a>><br>To: "<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 15:30:23 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] 46th Annual Friends of the Bay County Libraries Book Sale<br><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:14px"><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><strong style="box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:700">46th Annual Used Book Sale coming to Bay County Civic Arena August 12-14</strong></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box"></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box">BAY COUNTY, MI--One of the largest used book sales in Michigan is back! <span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">The Friends of the Bay County Libraries will fill the rink <span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-family:arial;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">at the Bay County Civic Arena, 4231 Shrestha Drive in Bay City, with</span> thousands of items such as former best-sellers, special interest, children's materials, reference sources, magazines, CDs, audiobooks, DVDs and more </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">at the following times: </span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">Thursday, August 12: </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">8:00 am - 8:00 pm;</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">Friday, August 13: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; 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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.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box"></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box">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.</div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box"></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">A<span style="color:rgb(76,76,76);font-family:arial;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline"> 501(c)3 nonprofit, t<span style="color:rgb(76,76,76);font-family:arial;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">he Friends of the Bay County Libraries uses a</span></span>ll 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 <em style="box-sizing:border-box">New York Times </em>best-selling author appearances at the State Theatre, and community meeting room furniture.</span></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box"></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">Visit <a href="//www.baycountylibrary.org/FRIENDS" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"></a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.baycountylibrary.org/FRIENDS" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.baycountylibrary.org/FRIENDS" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:inherit;text-decoration:underline" target="_blank"></a><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.baycountylibrary.org/FRIENDS" target="_blank">www.baycountylibrary.org/FRIENDS</a> for information on the sale and the upcoming appearance of internationally best-selling author Jamie Ford on September 30.</span></span></span></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><br style="box-sizing:border-box"></div><div style="box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-size:14px;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="font-family:arial;box-sizing:border-box"><span style="color:rgb(5,5,5);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline">Set up and teardown moving for this year's sale was generously donated by Two Men and a Truck.</span></span></span></div><div><br></div><div><div>Mary Ruthko</div><div>Marketing Manager</div><div>Administrative Office</div><div>Bay County Library System</div><div>500 Center Ave.</div><div>Bay City, MI 48708</div><div>(989) 894-2837 ext. 2221</div><div><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.baycountylibrary.org" target="_blank">www.baycountylibrary.org</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div>
<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Kat Boyer <<a href="mailto:librarykat.15@gmail.com" target="_blank">librarykat.15@gmail.com</a>><br>To: "c.haines" <<a href="mailto:c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org" target="_blank">c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org</a>><br>Cc: Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>>, OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 15:07:31 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="auto">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. <div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">But thank you for a good example of why some of us have concerns over the very last part of the ALA statement.</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 3:03 PM c.haines <<a href="mailto:c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org" target="_blank">c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><u></u>
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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.
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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.
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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:
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<br>I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
<br>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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<br>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".
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Teresa Chase <<a href="mailto:tchase@lib.lapeer.org" target="_blank">tchase@lib.lapeer.org</a>><br>To: Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera <<a href="mailto:sfpr@commercelibrary.info" target="_blank">sfpr@commercelibrary.info</a>><br>Cc: OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>>, Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 15:44:02 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="ltr">Thank you, Shelby.<div>Well said.</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 2:32 PM Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">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. <div><br></div><div>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.</div><div><br></div><div>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.<br><div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">Shelby Fox-Purrier-Rivera (He/Him)</font><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">Teen Services Librarian</font></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">Commerce Township Community Library</font></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif">248-669-8108 ext. 109</font></div><div><br></div></div></div></div><br></div></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 1:23 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">I agree with Matt. I see only a concern with that part of the addition and echo Matt's concern. </div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 12:07 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">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:<br>
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I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part. <br>
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. <br>
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From: "mweston <a href="http://dowagiacdl.org" rel="noreferrer noreferrer" target="_blank">dowagiacdl.org</a> via Michlib-l" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> <br>
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Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics <br>
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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". <br>
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Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it. <br>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: "c.haines" <<a href="mailto:c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org" target="_blank">c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org</a>><br>To: Kat Boyer <<a href="mailto:librarykat.15@gmail.com" target="_blank">librarykat.15@gmail.com</a>><br>Cc: Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>>, OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 16:08:22 -0400 (EDT)<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><u></u>
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What I
<em>feel</em> is that:
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<li>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." </li>
<li>You trying to boil this down solely to race is an abdication of moral responsibility for your actions and their impacts. </li>
<li>"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. </li>
<li>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. <br></li>
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Connor Haines
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On August 5, 2021 3:07 PM Kat Boyer <<a href="mailto:librarykat.15@gmail.com" target="_blank">librarykat.15@gmail.com</a>> wrote:
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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.
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But thank you for a good example of why some of us have concerns over the very last part of the ALA statement.
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On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 3:03 PM c.haines <
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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.
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On August 5, 2021 1:30 PM Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <
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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.
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It honestly was about enough to make me look for another job.
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Well said, Amber McLain.
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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.
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On Thu, Aug 5, 2021 at 12:06 PM OJ Amber Mclain via Michlib-l <
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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:
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<br>To: mweston
<a href="http://dowagiacdl.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">dowagiacdl.org</a> <
<a href="mailto:mweston@dowagiacdl.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">mweston@dowagiacdl.org</a>>
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<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
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<br>I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
<br>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.
<br>
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<br>From: "mweston
<a href="http://dowagiacdl.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">dowagiacdl.org</a> via Michlib-l" <
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<br>Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:40:49 PM
<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics
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<br>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".
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<br>Absolutely this is worthy of discussion, and this is the place for it.
<br>
<br>
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<br>Matt Weston, Library Director
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<br>Dowagiac District Library
<br>
<br>211 Commercial St.
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Kat Boyer <<a href="mailto:librarykat.15@gmail.com" target="_blank">librarykat.15@gmail.com</a>><br>To: "c.haines" <<a href="mailto:c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org" target="_blank">c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org</a>><br>Cc: Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>>, OJ Amber Mclain <<a href="mailto:amclain@patmoslibrary.org" target="_blank">amclain@patmoslibrary.org</a>><br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2021 16:10:55 -0400<br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] New equity and social justice principle added to ALA Code of Ethics<br><div dir="auto"><a href="https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/spaces" target="_blank">https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/spaces</a><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Information from the ALA about meeting room use. </div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Thu, Aug 5, 2021, 4:08 PM c.haines <<a href="mailto:c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org" target="_blank">c.haines@fowlervillelibrary.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><u></u>
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What I
<em>feel</em> is that:
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<ol>
<li>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." </li>
<li>You trying to boil this down solely to race is an abdication of moral responsibility for your actions and their impacts. </li>
<li>"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. </li>
<li>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. <br></li>
</ol>
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Connor Haines
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<span style="font-size:10pt"><em>(He/Him/His)</em></span>
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Fowlerville District Library
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(734) 239-2043
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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.
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But thank you for a good example of why some of us have concerns over the very last part of the ALA statement.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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<br>I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
<br>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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<br>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".
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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.
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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.
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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:
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<br>I agree there seems to be an agenda to that last part.
<br>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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<br>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".
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</blockquote></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Sharon Crotser-Toy<div>Director</div><div><i><font color="#a64d79"><b>Watervliet District Library</b></font></i></div><div><font color="#a64d79">333 N. Main Street</font></div><div><font color="#a64d79">Watervliet, MI 49098</font></div><div><font color="#a64d79">269-463-6382</font></div><div><font color="#a64d79"><br></font></div><div><font color="#000000">Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives</font></div></div></div>
<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: "Trixie L. McMeeking" <<a href="mailto:hpl@wowway.biz" target="_blank">hpl@wowway.biz</a>><br>To: Michlib-l subscribers <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:03:33 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Book carts<br>Hello library friends!<br>
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. <br>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Meagan Brown <<a href="mailto:mbrown@cromaine.org" target="_blank">mbrown@cromaine.org</a>><br>To: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org</a><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:15:00 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Free Cromaine Zoom Event: Disruption in Detroit 8/18 at 6:30pm<br><div dir="ltr">Hi there! <div>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. </div><div><br></div><div><span style="color:rgb(87,90,93);font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px"><b>"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."</b></span><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div>Click <a href="https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17803&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2021/08/03" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> to register!</div><div dir="ltr"><br><font color="#000000">Meagan Brown</font></div><div dir="ltr"><i style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial">Pronouns: She/Her - See <a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">www.mypronouns.org</span></a> to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><font color="#000000"><br></font><div><font color="#000000">Adult Services Manager</font></div><div><font color="#000000">Hartland's Cromaine Library<br></font></div><span><font color="#000000"><div><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=3688+N.+Hartland+Rd.%C2%A0+Hartland,+MI+48353+(810&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank">3688 N. Hartland Rd. </a></div><div><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=3688+N.+Hartland+Rd.%C2%A0+Hartland,+MI+48353+(810&entry=gmail&source=g" target="_blank">Hartland, MI 48353</a></div></font></span><div><font color="#000000"><a href="http://cromaine.org" target="_blank">cromaine.org</a><br></font></div><div><font color="#000000">810-632-5200 ext. 113</font><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Mick Howey <<a href="mailto:mick.howey@baldwinlib.org" target="_blank">mick.howey@baldwinlib.org</a>><br>To: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 09:14:26 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL - Foodscaping with Brie Arthur<br><div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Dear Michlib-I,</font><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Please join us at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 9, 2021 for the event Foodscaping (edible landscaping) with Brie Arthur. </font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Please find the event description below:</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">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.<br clear="all"></font><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">This event will take place on Zoom. To attend, please register at </font><a href="https://tinyurl.com/4xjz5e53" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/4xjz5e53</a></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Hope to see you there!</span><br></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Best wishes,</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Mick Howey, MLIS</font><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Adult Services Librarian</font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Baldwin Public Library</font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">300 West Merrill Street</font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Birmingham, MI 48009</font></div><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif">(248) 554-4649</font></div><div><a href="https://www.baldwinlib.org/" target="_blank">https://www.baldwinlib.org/</a></div><div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:10px"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_medium=reading_link&utm_source=email_signature" style="color:rgb(24,24,24)" target="_blank">Currently Reading</a></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:10px"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_medium=cover&utm_source=email_signature" target="_blank"><img width="50" alt="Book Cover" src="https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_cover/72296780" style="margin: 10px 0px 5px;"></a></div><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:10px;margin-top:5px"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature" style="border:0px" target="_blank"><img width="16" height="16" alt="Goodreads Logo" src="https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/icons/goodreads_icon_32x32-6c9373254f526f7fdf2980162991a2b3.png" style="vertical-align: middle; margin-right: 2px;"> </a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_link&utm_source=email_signature" style="color:rgb(170,170,170);vertical-align:middle" target="_blank">Get your own email signature</a></div></div><div><br></div><div><br><div><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br><br></font></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: "White, Shannon (MDE)" <<a href="mailto:WhiteS29@michigan.gov" target="_blank">WhiteS29@michigan.gov</a>><br>To: "<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2021 14:58:21 +0000<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Trustee Times August 2021 Now Available<br>
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