[Libs-Or] Why are school libraries important? An ask related to ESEA reauthorization bill

Wed Nov 25 09:30:11 PST 2015

From the email below:

So here is the pitch: We want to gather library folks who are willing to write a short testimonial about why they feel school libraries are important and need to be supported. We are really looking for a wide variety of voices. Not just school/youth librarians, but academic, public, corporate, etc. Our approach is to show that all librarians recognize the importance of school libraries and all libraries are worth fighting for. We aren't looking for anything fancy, just a few lines about your experience with school libraries.

Here is the link to submit testimonials: http://goo.gl/forms/YHnAd972wq

FYI,
Jen

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From: ilago at lists.chemeketa.edu [mailto:ilago at lists.chemeketa.edu] On Behalf Of Amy Hofer
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 9:22 AM
To: ilago at lists.chemeketa.edu
Subject: [ILAGO] Fwd: [OCCLADIR] ESEA reauthorization bill

FYI - Amy

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From: John Schoppert <jschoppert at cgcc.edu<mailto:jschoppert at cgcc.edu>>
Date: Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 9:19 AM
Subject: [OCCLADIR] ESEA reauthorization bill
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Cc: masland at pdx.edu<mailto:masland at pdx.edu>

Good morning everyone and Happy Holidays!
Following is a message from Turner Masland (PSU Library) and the ALA Legislative committee. The ALA is asking for support concerning the ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) reauthorization bill to add language into the bill to require school librarians in school districts. A worthwhile inclusion.
There are instructions in Turner"s email for a response.
I might add that congressional representatives really take note of individual emails or phones calls directly to their offices - especially rural districts.
John
ESEA Bill link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5
Oregon representatives and senators: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/OR

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From: Turner Masland <masland at pdx.edu<mailto:masland at pdx.edu>>
Date: Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 9:56 AM
Subject: ESEA call for authors, call to action
To: Turner Masland <masland at pdx.edu<mailto:masland at pdx.edu>>

Hi, all. I'm sending along to you a "call for authors" of sorts.Working with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary and Christian Zabriskie of Urban Libraries Unite, we are trying to gather support for School Librarians with the new ESEA legislation that is coming down the pike in the next two weeks.

ESEA reauthorization is in Conference Committee now. The Committee is set to report out on Monday 11/30 and the House will take up the final Bill with an 'up or down' vote as early as 12/2. This is a ridiculous turn around, so we are working on building support and raising awareness of what is going down. As I am sure you all know, school libraries have been royally screwed since the passing of No Child Left Behind, since they were left out of that bill. We want to try and ensure that doesn't happen again.

So here is the pitch: We want to gather library folks who are willing to write a short testimonial about why they feel school libraries are important and need to be supported. We are really looking for a wide variety of voices. Not just school/youth librarians, but academic, public, corporate, etc. Our approach is to show that all librarians recognize the importance of school libraries and all libraries are worth fighting for. We aren't looking for anything fancy, just a few lines about your experience with school libraries.

Here is the link to submit testimonials: http://goo.gl/forms/YHnAd972wq

If you are willing to submit, we ask that you do so by November 28th. ULU is going to publish them, and our goal is to have them public by the 30, the same day we will here from the Committee. Additionally, if you know of some folks who you think would be willing to contribute to this project, please feel free to forward this email on. Finally, I hope you all would be willing to call your elected representatives between the 30th and the 2nd. The turnaround time will be quick, leaving us little time for petitions or emails. It's going to take phone calls.

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. And I'm really thankful for your consideration.

Turner

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Portland State University Millar Library
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John Schoppert, MLS
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Columbia Gorge Community College
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