Here is the second resolution for ALA Annual. Rob Banks, Kansas Chapter Councilor Resolution to Protect Library User Confidentiality in Self Serve Hold Practices WHEREAS, the  ALA Code of Ethics  states, “We protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted”; and WHEREAS,  [...]

Kansans:  As we approach ALA Annual in New Orleans we begin to see advance resolutions.  Here is the first.  As always, I value any input you give me on these matters. Rob Banks, Kansas Chapter Councilor Resolution to Protect Library User Confidentiality in Self Serve Hold Practices WHEREAS, the  ALA Code of Ethics  states, “We protect each [...]

2011 ALA San Diego Council III Normal housekeeping business Memorials and Tributes Announce election results to the Executive Board. Report from Consitution and bylaws. First resolution was voted previously and required to be voted again per the bylaws. This dealt with language about Endowment Trustees. I voted for this and it passed. The next items [...]

2011 ALA San Diego Council II Report from the Policy Monitoring Committee Resolution Changed some language in policies. These changes addressed issues that needed more current wording or clarified wording to match recent changes from resolutions. I voted for them and they all passed. Report from the Committee on Committee First action item was to [...]

2011 ALA APA Information session and Council Standard business and minutes approved. Keith Michael Fiels – report Library Work Life available to everyone. Budget 2010 achieved a $49,114 positive balance for the year. 2011 is on budget. Report from the Certified Public Library Administrator Program. Report from Library Support Staff Certification Program. Report from Committee [...]