[Libs-Or] A poem for the occasion

Wed Jun 11 09:43:46 PDT 2014

>From the sidelines, I've found this discussion worthwhile precisely because
it's been uncomfortable. In my experience, that awkward feeling is an
unfailingly reliable indicator that more thought, more reflection, and more
hard work is needed at that point and on that issue, whatever it may be.
Even with the best intentions, it's far too easy to slip into a complacent
sense that we're done with diversity. We're *never* done.

I'd especially like to thank Linda Ueki Absher and my colleague Mark Kille
for their thoughtful contributions, and to remind the weary that they can
mute this conversation by clicking on "more" (in gmail).

On Wed, Jun 11, 2014 at 8:44 AM, Ellen Thompson <ethompson at cclsd.org> wrote:

> seconded
>
> On 06/11/2014 07:46 am, Shannon Van Kirk wrote:
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>> While understanding the issues, I make the following plea:
>>
>> Because this has degenerated to the point where people are being
>> (perhaps inadvertently) offensive to others, inappropriate folderol is
>> being disseminated, and apologies are being generated, I suggest it is
>> time to take this discussion off list (for those who wish to continue
>> it.
>>
>> I am on no way suggesting that it is an unworthy topic, but my inbox
>> was FULL of little else this morning.
>>
>> Yes, I know how to use my delete key, but at this point, perhaps the
>> point has been made?
>>
>> Just a thought…..
>>
>> Shannon Van Kirk, Director
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>> FROM: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] ON
>> BEHALF OF Mark KILLE
>>  SENT: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 12:30 PM
>>  CC: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
>>  SUBJECT: Re: [Libs-Or] A poem for the occasion
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>>
>> I have my own reservations about, basically, using critical race
>> theory (http://spacrs.wordpress.com/what-is-critical-race-theory/ [4])
>>
>> as a deciding factor when evaluating solutions for essential daily
>> library functions. But it's a jerk move to make fun of people who have
>> it incorporated into their professional values. It's certainly a valid
>> way of approaching the Library Bill of Rights'
>> (http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill [5]) insistence
>>
>> that libraries exist to serve *all people of the community*. In any
>> case, dismissing it as unworthy of engagement--as nothing more than a
>> joke--just supports its most basic claims.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Mark
>>
>> --
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>> Mark Kille
>>
>> Library Assistant (Information Services)
>>
>> Multnomah County Library (Hillsdale)
>>
>> markk at multco.us
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>> 503-988-5388
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>> multcolib.org [6]
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>> On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 10:20 AM, Linda Church <lchurch at cu-portland.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>>  Thanks for adding a little levity to the situation – definitely needed.
>>>
>>> LINDA CHURCH
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>>> _Director, Art & Culture Program_
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>>> www.cu-portland.edu [3]
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>> Links:
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>> [2] tel:503-280-8697
>> [3] http://www.cu-portland.edu/
>> [4] http://spacrs.wordpress.com/what-is-critical-race-theory/
>> [5] http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill
>> [6] http://multcolib.org/
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