[Libs-Or] Recommended Intellectual Freedom resources and training for Library Boards

Thu Mar 10 11:29:03 PST 2022

Hi everyone,

In addition to the resources that Perry shared below, the State Library also has this self-paced tutorial available in the Oregon Library Staff academy:

Dealing with Complaints and Challenges<https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/44337>

This tutorial is available to any staff, volunteer, board member, etc. from any Oregon library. If you don’t currently have access to this academy, you can register here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OR-NicheAcademy>.

If you have any other learning needs or suggestions for topics, please reach out!

Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
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From: Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of Perry Stokes via Libs-Or
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 11:04 AM
To: Libs-OR <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: [Libs-Or] Recommended Intellectual Freedom resources and training for Library Boards

Good morning Intellectual Freedom Fighters,

In case you haven’t already seen it, this UFL/ALTAFF newsletter includes resources and trainings useful to defending against censorship attempts.

  *   Two “Tools for Trustees” handouts – “Terms and Definitions” and “Key Library Policies to Review and Revise”
  *   Free ‘Keeping Governance on Track’ webinars for Library Boards, March 29 and 31 (60 minutes each)
  *   Recordings now available on demand
     *   PLA virtual town hall on "Facing the Challenge: Intellectual Freedom in Libraries"
     *   Preparing your Board of Trustees for a challenge or crisis

Scroll down to find the links.

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Perry Stokes
Co-Chair, OLA Intellectual Freedom Committee

Director, Baker County Library District
director at bakerlib.org<mailto:director at bakerlib.org>
(541) 523-6419

“Censorship is to art as lynching is to justice.”
― Henry Louis Gates Jr

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MARCH 2022

President's Message

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In the past several months, there has been a dramatic increase in challenges to library materials, programs, and access in school and public libraries. Adverse legislation is increasing in several states that would limit curriculum in classrooms and access in libraries - some would even remove longstanding legal protections that shield libraries and library workers from criminal prosecution for providing access to books and online resources to minors.

We at United for Libraries are working to support all libraries in their efforts to fight censorship and support intellectual freedom. The United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Task Force has organized a two-part webinar, “Keeping Governance on Track<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTgw/index.html>,” that will be presented by the United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Task Force on March 29 and 31. These webinars will be free to all, thanks to a bequest from the late Jack Neal. More information is below - please register and spread the word.

In addition, the task force has launched two resources to support Trustees and libraries to prepare for program, material, and access challenges: “Terms and Definitions Related to Intellectual Freedom & Censorship<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTgx/index.html>" and “Materials Challenges: Key Library Policies to Review and Revise<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTgy/index.html>”.

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More United tools can be found at “Trustee Resources for Program & Material Challenges<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTgz/index.html>,” and ALA's "Fight Censorship<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTg1/index.html>" resource page includes further information on preparing for and responding to challenges, censorship legislation, how to support intellectual freedom, and more.

Thank you for all you do for libraries, especially at this crucial time.

Charity Tyler

2021-2022 United for Libraries President

News

Free ‘Keeping Governance on Track’ webinars March 29 and 31

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Library boards are facing an increase in disruptions during board meetings, often making it difficult to conduct necessary board business. With the rise in challenges to library materials and programs, boards can be impacted internally (conflict/dissent among board members) and externally (public comment and disruptions from meeting observers). In “Keeping Governance on Track<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTgw/index.html>,” professional parliamentarian Nancy Sylvester<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTg2/index.html> (pictured) will share actions, training, and preparation boards and library directors can take now to be ready for problems and issues, and tips/best practices for handling in the moment problems/issues in board meetings. The March 29 webinar will address actions, training, preparation, etc. boards and library directors take to be prepared for problems/issues. The March 31 webinar will be a mock board meeting. This series is made possible by the Jack Neal Fund.

Register <http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTgw/index.html>

Register for Learning Live Roundtable Discussions March 15

United for Libraries’ Learning Live program for March will feature roundtable discussions on “Friends, Foundations, and Fundraising” Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Learning Live programs are open only to United for Libraries members (including those in statewide group member states MA, MD, MI, NE, SC, SD, & TX and statewide training partner states MT, ND, NH, OR, & VA).

Register <http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTg3/index.html>

Save the date: United Virtual, Aug. 9-11, 2022

United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations, the third annual virtual conference for library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them, will be held Aug. 9-11, 2022. Sign up now<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTg4/index.html> to receive updates on program proposals, registration, and speakers.

United for Libraries blog

United for Libraries has debuted a blog at http://united.ala.org<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTg5/index.html>. Visit to read about upcoming events, and conferences, updates on United for Libraries resources and initiatives, news about Friends of the Library groups, library Trustees, and library Foundations across the country, and more.

Around ALA

PLA virtual town hall on "Facing the Challenge: Intellectual Freedom in Libraries" now available

As libraries continue confronting unprecedented attacks on the freedom to read, the Public Library Association (PLA) has made available a recording of a virtual town hall<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTkw/index.html> held on March 4. As those who have faced book banning attempts and related legislative efforts know, the experience is often isolating and stressful. During this free event, speakers participated in facilitated conversations that explored effective responses to the coordinated attempts at censorship currently sweeping the nation. Register to view the recording

Register to View the Recording <http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTkw/index.html>

Registration is open for the 2022 ALA Annual Conference

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Tools for Trustees

‘Ask an Expert’ program at PLA Conference will detail best practices for library boards

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Preparing your Board of Trustees for a challenge or crisis

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Is your library and its Board of Trustees prepared for a crisis? Do your policies properly address intellectual freedom issues? How do you handle it when a board member speaks against a board decision? What happens when a board member's values clash with a board decision? The on-demand session “Challenges & Crises: Preparing Your Board of Trustees<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTk1/index.html>,” featuring experts on these topics, is available on-demand via ALA eLearning<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzczOTk2/index.html>. Learn how to be proactive in developing a well-prepared board, and what best practices, policies, and procedures need to be developed or revisited.

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Focus on Friends

John Cotton Dana Award applications due April 1

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Spotlight: Friends of Tennessee Libraries

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Foundations & Fundraising

Virtual and hybrid fundraisers

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Good Ideas from the Network

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ALA Editions recently published Uncommon Quotes for Library Lovers<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzc0MDA0/index.html>, a new collection of diverse and contemporary quotes that celebrate librarianship, libraries, and reading by writers and entertainers such as Celeste Ng, Ziggy Marley, Junot Diaz, Azar Nafisi, Stephen Colbert, and Malala Yousafazai. Learn more about this uplifting collection at www.alastore.ala.org/uncommon<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzc0MDA1/index.html>. It’s perfect for library Trustees, Friends, donors, volunteers, and more – and purchases fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library and information professionals worldwide. For bulk orders and other special purchasing arrangements, contact Peggy Galus<mailto:mgalus at ala.org>.

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Friends of the Marina (Calif.) Library<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzc0MDA4/index.html> presents a monthly “Dads Read” program, a monthly storytime featuring dads at the library playground. Each storytime also features outdoor games, building blocks, bubbles, gymnastics, and other activities.

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Does your Friends group, Foundation, or Board of Trustees have a good idea you would like featured? To submit, visit https://www.ala.org/united/good-ideas<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMDQ4NzUwNCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5OTg0NDU2JmxpPTkzMzc0MDA5/index.html>. Stay tuned for information on how to access a searchable database of Good Ideas from the Network.

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