[Michlib-l] MI-ALA discussion

[Stacy Nowicki]

I haven't seen much discussion on these listservs about MI-ALA, which I find curious.  Since it wasn't widely disseminated, I would just like to point out Veronica Bielat's open letter to the steering committee here:

http://www.miala.org/updates/minkinr/mi-ala-purposes-organization-are-now-open-your-review-and-input/

I remain concerned about starting a new organization without the infrastructure MLA can provide. If we want more opportunities for academics within MLA, then we have to participate -- not withdraw.  Further, MLA's efforts to support public libraries also support academics -- the kids who use public libraries become our students, after all.

Stacy

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