amfc: Re: Status of AMFC

amfc: Re: Status of AMFC

Re: Status of AMFC

Sue Martin (skmartin@guvax.georgetown.edu)
Tue, 20 Jan 1998 08:36:18 -0500 (EST) 

Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 08:36:18 -0500 (EST)
From: Sue Martin <skmartin@guvax.georgetown.edu>
Subject: Re: Status of AMFC
To: amfc@cni.org
Message-Id: <01ISLDMA17TE9D9HNG@guvax.acc.georgetown.edu>


Craig,

I think it might be useful to continue the kind of effort that AMFC 
represents or represented, if for no other reason than to ensure a 
continuing emphasis on professional values for ALA. So I come down on 
Jim's side, more than Peter's idea of wrapping it up.

Sue


> Hi, Craig.  I believe that the AMFC continues to exist very much in 
> spirit if not in substance.  I feel that we have had an impact on
> ALA and the organization is performing more effectively and with 
> greater impact in the key forums.  Our initial goal was to outline
> a platform for change and I see many of its elements reflected in
> the ALA Goal 2000 effort.  A secondary goal was to advance AMFC 
> individuals into positions of leadership in the organization and 
> that has been achieved with signigicant success.  I believe that 
> there is still a place for AMFC and the values it advances, and would
> welcome reactivation of our political efforts, especially if it 
> would bring new and good people into ALA Council who share a commitment
> to advancing libraries and librarianship through ALA.  
> 
> On Sat, 17 Jan 1998, Craig A Summerhill <craig@cni.org> wrote:
> > 
> > Friends,
> > 
> > Please excuse this intrusion...
> > 
> > Since Paul died, I have naturally and unfortunately lost track of a 
> > few items that he used to manage.  One of which is the ALA Members 
> > for Change.  Can anybody tell me whether you all think this group 
> > (note: the caucus, not necessarily this list) is still active?
> > 
> > I spoke briefly with Sue Martin about this at the Dulles airport on 
> > the way home from New Orleans.  She suggested I speak to Peter, but I
> > thought I'd just send a quick note to see if there was more widespread
> > interest in this question.  If there is a current platform or position
> > statement for AMFC, I would be interested in reading it.  Discretely, 
> > of course. 
> > 
> > 
> > In case you're wondering, I spoke with some people at a vendor reception
> > in New Orleans who were interested (and seemingly motivated) to run for
> > Council seats on a common platform.  It occurred to me that many of
> > their interests may overlap with AMFC, at least as far as I understood
> > the general bent of this group.
> > 
> > Thanks in advance for any assistance.

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