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Comment on Library of Hope by Greg Landgraf

Greg Landgraf — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:06:33 +0000

I omitted Home of Hope’s website, http://www.hohinc.org, when I originally posted this. That has been corrected; I would advise contacting them directly if you wish to offer your assistance.

Comment on Library of Hope by Tuki

Tuki — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:01:29 +0000

I am also a librarian in Illinois and would love to help.

Comment on Library of Hope by Rashmi Moghe

Rashmi Moghe — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:24:29 +0000

Thanks to Home of Hope ! I am deeply touched at its Charity and interest in helping children in India. The anecdotal evidence is quite satisfying. A lot more is needed in the other parts of the country. Wish to know what are the other projects it is taking for India and if there is any thing we as individuals can do about it.
I am a Children’s librarian, but not living in India at the moment.

Best Wishes !

Comment on LITA Forum Opening Keynote: Making the Case for Mobile by Kofoworola Jagboro

Kofoworola Jagboro — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:18:11 +0000

I very much agree with this idea but carrying it out may pose a challenge. I am interested in the use of mobile to deliver some library services especially Notifications of date dues, new books and new online resources.

Comment on LITA Forum Opening Keynote: Making the Case for Mobile by Dr. Benedict A. Oladele

Dr. Benedict A. Oladele — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:14:04 +0000

As a University Librarian, the application of cell phone for library services has in the last one year occupied my thought. From a developing country perspective, I believe the technolgy of cell phones to be used for library services will need to have some technical features that are compatible with mobile information delivery. Secondly network operators must be willing to cooperate in this direction just as much as libraries will have to embark on re-packaging of information. I think it will be nice to start with quick reference information services while adopting incremental approach. In other words start with refrence services and gradually get to offering full text services. I see a lot of potential advantages in the use of mobile phones.

Comment on Boston Hyatt Boycott: Here’s What We Know by Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:58:45 +0000

Oh, but Samantha and Jeanie, have you read the contract between ALA and the Hyatt? Do you know what state the agreement between the Eastern Sociological Society and the Hyatt was in before the ESS decided to change the venue? You need to trust your Association leaders here (and I am just an ALA member, not on Council, etc.,) before castigating them. ALA cannot afford a lawsuit at this time.

Also, I’d be interested in the evidence backing up the claim that “a very large percentage of the ALA’s membership is unionized.” I sincerely question that, but will gladly stand corrected if the claim can be proved.

Comment on Unemployed? Special ALA Membership Rates Do Exist by Kim

Kim — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:04:11 +0000

I’d like to not get American Libraries as a print publication. That would save costs. I never read the print publication anyway, and have to recycle it when it comes every month. The membership is too expensive, and it goes up once the librarian declares him or herself as a professional. Salaries, however, don’t go up. The cost of the conference is too expensive for most of us to attend more than infrequently, as the conferences are always held in very expensive cities.

Once the librarian has joined ALA then there are the professional divisions which I think are worth becoming a part of. I wouldn’t rejoin ALA if it weren’t for joining my division, i.e. more money. I generally can’t afford to join at the exact time my membership is due. There is a disconnect between ALA and the rank and file regarding what we who work in the field actually make.

Comment on Boston Hyatt Boycott: Here’s What We Know by Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:00 +0000

I agree completely with Jeanie. I’ve never heard such an absurd excuse for not honoring a boycott. Utter nonsense. ALA is a private organization and can decide to take its business to whatever company it chooses for whatever reason. Considering that a very large percentage of the ALA’s membership is unionized, it is not unreasonable for the ALA to respect UNITE!’s request or at least treat it with some consideration and respect. Characterizing UNITE!’s correspondence with the ALA as a “blast” is revealing of an anti-union streak that is both shocking and deeply disturbing.

Comment on AASL Conference: Patterson Says Librarians Need to Make More Noise by James Patterson: Librarians Get Loud for Literacy | In the Stax: Everyone Loves a Good Book

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:16:03 +0000

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Comment on Boston Hyatt Boycott: Here’s What We Know by Jeanie Straub

Jeanie Straub — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:07:49 +0000

I don’t buy it. If “professional groups such as the Eastern Sociological Society” are allowed by law to do “the right thing” by moving a “large event to another hotel,” then I’m sure the leadership of ALA can work it out. Don’t hide behind the excuse of a “decision … informed by law.” That’s just LAME. Jeanie Straub