Subject: Re: Status of AMFC
Sue Martin (skmartin@guvax.georgetown.edu)
Date: 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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