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

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Kudos to ALA for their clear dedication to supporting free, open, 
ethical, and welcoming libraries!

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Cindi L. Place, MLIS
Director, Bellaire Public Library
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On 2021-08-04 14:12, Jake Rynicki via Michlib-l wrote:

> Well said Amber. The majority of libraries are funded through taxes. We 
> owe it to every tax payer and every citizen to make sure services are 
> fair and equal.
> 
> Thanks Kristin for pointing out the addition!
> 
> Jake Rynicki
> Head of Adult Services & Outreach
> Romulus Public Library
> 
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> 
> From: "Michlib" <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> To: kruley at crawfordco.lib.mi.us, "Michlib" <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 2:01:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ICYMI: New equity and social justice principle 
> added to ALA Code of Ethics
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> --
>> Kristin Fontichiaro
>> University of Michigan School of Information
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