[Libs-Or] Editorial Response to OLAQ 25(2)

[Diedre Conkling]

Oops, that should have read person of color (not on).

I am wondering if anyone else, other than Max, participating in this
discussion has received a warning about inappropriate postings to libs-or.

On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 1:54 PM Diedre Conkling <diedre08 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am so glad that Max posted about this article.  It has led to some very
> good discussion on this list and elsewhere.  It is too bad that the
> discussion had to be started by a person on color.
>
> It is also too bad that someone complained to the State Library saying
> that his post was inappropriate and unprofessional. He has been warned by
> the State Library.  I read his post and said to myself that this post is
> going to make some very uncomfortable.  Being uncomfortable with a post
> doesn’t make it inappropriate or unprofessional.
>
> I have read the libs-or guidelines along side Max’s original post and
> don’t believe it went against the guidelines.  It was a valid criticism. As
> librarians we should be willing to look deeper into issues that make us
> uncomfortable.  I think that in this case the discomfort really points out
> the white privilege many of us have.
>
> Again, I’m so very happy that Max was willing to take this on even though
> he knew there would be backlash from some.  Thank you State Library for
> sponsoring a discussion list that allows us to really discuss these
> important issues.
>
> --
> *Diedre Conkling*
> *diedre08 at gmail.com* <diedre08 at gmail.com>
>
> “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change
> your attitude.”―Maya Angelou
>
-- 
*Diedre Conkling*
*diedre08 at gmail.com* <diedre08 at gmail.com>

“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change
your attitude.”―Maya Angelou
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