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

[Bill Wines]

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

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

> Fortunately, Karen, many of us do NOT agree with your far-right
> ideologies. We are not being forced into this. We are not being
> uncourageous because of what we believe in.
>
> We believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and diversity, and that
> unfortunately, work is needed to ensure that those are a cornerstone of
> being a public library. It should not be a leftist ideal to want to
> eradicate racism in our communities and libraries, and it should not be a
> leftist ideal to believe that libraries are a place of inclusion and
> diversity.
>
> I've seen your facebook page and the 'ideals' you spout. And in that, I am
> very grateful you don't work in my local public library.
>
> Amber L Hughey, MLIS
> She/Hers
> Director
> Bridgeport Public Library zv041
> 3399 Williamson
> Saginaw MI 48601
> 989-777-6030 ext 4
>
> On 08/03/2021 2:12 PM Karyn Ruley via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> wrote:
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I would like to remind everyone that the ALA has no authority over any
> library whatsoever. Just because they are moving to make libraries places
> of
> leftist activism, pushing ideologies stemming from Marxism and critical
> race
> theory, does not mean you have to as well.
>
> Start speaking up and having more courage about this. The parents in
> schools
> can do it. Where do you think the kids go AFTER school?
>
>
> Karyn Ruley
> Technology Administrator
>
> Crawford County Library
> 201 Plum St.
> Grayling, MI
> 49738
> Phone: 989-348-9214 ext.205
> Fax: 989-348-9294
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> Message: 10
> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2021 09:28:09 -0400
> From: Kristin Fontichiaro <font at umich.edu>
> To: michlib-l at mcls.org
> Subject: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle
> added to ALA Code of Ethics
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> Hi, all --
>
> Announced a few days ago
> <
> https://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/07/ala-adopts-new-code-ethics-principle-racial-and-social-justice>,
>
> ALA has added a 9th principle to the ALA Code of Ethics
> <https://www.ala.org/tools/ethics>, reading:
>
> We affirm the inherent dignity and rights of every person. We work to
> recognize and dismantle systemic and individual biases; to confront
> inequity and oppression; to enhance diversity and inclusion; and to
> advance
> racial and social justice in our libraries, communities, profession, and
> associations through awareness, advocacy, education, collaboration,
> services, and allocation of resources and spaces.
>
>
>
>
> --
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Bill Wines
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Commerce Township Community Library
180 E. Commerce Rd.
Commerce Twp., MI 48382
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Fax 248.325.5047

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