ACRL Virtual Vote Doc 1.0
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| Board of Directors Action Form
To: ACRL Board of Directors
Subject: Resolution of honor for the Atlanta University/Clark Atlanta University School of Library and Information Studies
Submitted by: Beth McNeil, ACRL Director-at-large
LeRoy Lafleur, ACRL Division Councilor
Date submitted: 7/17/17
Background
On August 11, 2017, the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library will hold a reception to coincide with the 10th National Conference of African American Librarians (NCAAL)/Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) to honor the more than 60 years of furthering diversification of the library profession by the Atlanta University/Clark Atlanta University (AU/CAU) School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), which closed in 2007. As one of two historically black LIS programs in the U.S. and the only LIS program in Georgia, the closure of AU/CAU SLIS is not only a loss to AU/CAU, but will also have a continued negative impact on diversity in the library profession.
During the reception to honor AU/CAU SLIS, resolutions from supporting organizations will be shared to remember and pay tribute to the program. ACRL was contacted to write a letter of honor in advance of the reception by the AU/CAU SLIS Commemoration Committee. Supporting this recognition aligns with the ACRL Plan for Excellence and ACRL’s commitment to diversity, which it has shown through its Diversity Alliance, Diversity Standards, Diversity Standards Toolkit, and recent affirmation of ACRL’s commitment to diversity.
A small Board working group, comprised of Beth McNeil and LeRoy LaFluer, is submitting a draft resolution (Doc 1.1) for Board review. A virtual discussion and vote will be completed by July 28, 2017 to meet the AU/CAU SLIS Commemoration Committee’s submission deadline.
Action Recommended
That the ACRL Board of Directors approves the accompanying resolution of thanks for the Atlanta University/Clark Atlanta University (AU/CAU) School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS).
Strategic Goal Area Supported
Please add additional sheets as needed to explain. Select the goal area that will be affected most by this action.
Value of Academic Libraries
Goal: Academic libraries demonstrate alignment with and impact on institutional outcomes.
Student Learning
Goal: Advance innovative practices and environments that transform student learning.
Research and Scholarly Environment
Goal: Librarians accelerate the transition to more open and equitable systems of scholarship.
New Roles and Changing Landscapes
Goal: Academic and research library workforce effectively navigates change in higher education environments.
Enabling Programs and Services
ACRL programs, services, and publications that target education, advocacy, and member engagement.
Fiscal and Staffing Impact Motion
Above recommendation moved
No motion made
Motion revised (see motion form)
Action Taken
Motion Approved
Motion Defeated
Other: ___________________
Electronic submission is preferred for all Board actions. If electronic submission of the entire document is not possible, please send the Action Form to ACRL Program Officer Allison Payne electronically at apayne@ala.org and the remainder in hard copy.
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