[Reforma_or] LIBS-OR Guidelines

[Max Macias]

Hi Arlene,

I would like to formally complain that this complaint is a racist attack.

My message was tempered...

Please don’t allow people on this list to silence BIPOC.

My post was completely professional.

We all know what “unprofessional” is code for when referring to BIPOC and I would hope you would not fall prey to this.

That article should never have been published, and it is sad that a librarian of color had to say something...


What will you do about my complaint?

Will you pass it along to the offender like you passed on their message to me!

You are participating in the attempted gaslighting  of a BIPOC...

Check out how racist Oregon is my friends form around the country!

Thank you,


Max Macias

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 12, 2019, at 3:49 PM, Arlene Weible <arlene.weible at state.or.us> wrote:
> 
> Hi Max:
> As you may know, the State Library is responsible for the LIBS-OR email list and the administration of its user guidelines. In that capacity, I wanted to let you know that we have received a complaint from another subscriber about the message you posted on October 31, 2019. The complaint expressed the opinion that the tone of this message was “unprofessional” and was not “congenial”.
>  
> In order to respond to this complaint, we are asking you to review the LIBS-OR user guidelines and consider the advice suggested about the composition of messages. The text of the guidelines is below, and can also be found on the LIBS-OR information page.
>  
> If you have any questions or would like to discuss this issue further, please contact Jennifer Patterson, State Librarian. She can be reached at jennifer.l.patterson at state.or.us or 503-378-4367
>  
> Thank you for your consideration,
> Arlene Weible, LIBS-OR Moderator
> Jerry Curry, LIBS-OR Moderator
>  
> LIBS-OR User Guidelines
> Description
> LIBS-OR is a forum for sharing information about the Oregon library community. The service is
> provided by the State Library of Oregon, and is not affiliated with the Oregon Library
> Association. All messages posted to this forum are subject to public record request under
> Oregon law (ORS 192.410 – 192.505).
>  
> The LIBS-OR is primarily an unmoderated list and moderators do not typically review messages
> before they are posted by subscribers. Moderators will not remove messages unless they clearly
> violate the guidelines outlined below. Subscribers may be removed from LIBS-OR if they do not
> adhere to these guidelines.
>  
> Guidelines for posts
> Messages should ask/answer questions or share information about library-related issues.
> Examples include:
> · Offering of gift materials
> · Job announcements
> · Meeting and conference announcements
> · Updates on library association or committee activities
> · Training or grant opportunities
> · Questions/answers about library-related practice and issues
>  
> Soliciting advice, suggestions, or answering questions about quality or usefulness of products for
> library-related tasks or services is generally acceptable, although messages marketing products
> or services for the sole purpose of commercial gain are not allowed.
>  
> Public employees who post to LIBS-OR should follow the guidelines outlined in the Restrictions
> on Political Campaigning for Public Employees Manual. Messages with information about
> library-related political campaigns, candidates for public office, or local or state ballot measures
> should strive to be impartial and convey factual information. Examples include:
> · Instructions on when and how to vote
> · Where to go to get further information
> · Information that is factually balanced, i.e. does not explicitly urge a yes or no vote, or
> does not urge support for or against a particular candidate
> · Information about legislative issues that are of interest to the library community such as
> State Library funding, Ready to Read grant funding, intellectual freedom legislation, etc.
> 250 Winter St NE Salem, OR 97301 | Phone 503-378-4243 | Fax 503-585-8059 | Web www.oregon.gov/osl
> Messages including personal insults and attacks, profanity or expressions of obscenity, sexism,
> racism, and other types of prejudice are not allowed.
> Messages may be posted by subscribed members only. Moderators may post messages from
> non-members if they are library-related and of interest to the Oregon library community.
>  
> Suggested etiquette for posts
> Like our libraries, LIBS-OR is a space for expressing diverse opinions and ideas that include
> fundamental respect for the rights, dignity and value of all persons. In order to foster diverse
> and frank dialogue, mutual respect, and a sense of community among all LIBS-OR subscribers,
> please consider the following as you compose messages:
> · Engage in a professional, congenial dialogue. Many people may eventually see the
> messages you post on LIBS-OR. They may include individuals you know, patrons,
> coworkers, or someone you may employ, or seek employment from, in the future.
> · Frame discussions as openly and inclusively as possible and be aware of how language
> or images may be perceived by others
> · Play well with others. Disturbance of the general peace and personal insults and attacks
> are inappropriate, as is using profanity or expressions of obscenity, sexism, racism, and
> other types of prejudice. Remember that disagreeing with an idea is different from
> attacking an individual.
> · Please be cautious about using sarcasm and humor. Without nonverbal cues and voice
> tone, "subtle" humor can easily be interpreted as searing sarcasm.
> · Please keep comments consistent with the subject and purpose of the conversation.
> Deliberate disruption -- such as consistent off-topic commentary – is not appropriate for
> this forum.
>  
> Revised February 2019
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