#NotMyALA Writings by Library Community

Links to comments, blog posts, or emails in response to ALA

Many people have commented and continue to comment on the AmLib blog post where ALA President Julie Todaro indicated she would be reading responses. November 21, 2016 - present

In reverse chronological order.

Libraries are not neutral spaces, nor should they be - Jessamyn West - December 18, 2016

Stand, Fight, Resist - Jason Griffey - December 16, 2016

F@ck you, ALA - April Hathcock - December 15, 2016

ALA and recognizing situations for what they are - Galen Charlton - December 12, 2016

We Say No - Seattle Critical Library Workers - November 28, 2016

Silence is Never an Option - J. M. Eagan - November 21, 2016

The ALA Washington Office press releases and Todaro’s Monday morning misdirection (#NotMyALA) - Rory Litwin - November 21, 2016

#NotMyALA #ThisNotNormal - Ingrid Conley-Abrams - November 21, 2016

When Professional Values Must Become Political Deeds (ALA vs a Trump Presidency) - Andy Woodworth - November 20, 2016

when words matter - Chris Bourg - November 20, 2016

Open Letter to ALA President Julie Todaro re: Recent ALA Statements - Sarah Houghton - November 20, 2016

Get Ready to Fight for What Matters - Inside Higher Ed - November 20, 2016

ALA's statements of collaboration with Trump's administration (email) - Elizabeth McKinstry - November 20, 2016

ALA Does Not Speak for Me - Emily Drabinski - November 19, 2016