Resolutions
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COL resolutions are position statements on legislative or public policy issues authored by the Committee on Legislation. This collection contains both COL resolutions and resolutions authored by other ALA groups on subjects of interest to COL or to the ALA Washington Office. In cases where the resolution was known to be adopted by the ALA Council, a council document number or adoption date is included in the resolution.
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Item Open Access Resolution presented by Joan Newman(1969-06-27) Newman, JoanItem Open Access Item Open Access Memorial Resolution Honoring Dr. Claudia J. Gollop(2022-06-27) American Library AssociationItem Open Access 2022 ALA Virtual August Council Meeting(2022-06)Item Open Access Resolution to Reunite Detained Migrant Children with their Parents(2018-06-26) Ghikas, MaryResolved, that the American Library Association (ALA), on behalf of its members: 1. Reaffirms the “Resolution in Support of Immigrant Rights” (2006-2007 CD #20.2); 2. Reaffirms the “Resolution on Improving Access to Spanish, Bilingual, and Books in Various Languages for Children in Detention Centers” (2015-2016 CD#38); 3. Calls on federal agencies to ensure that documentation of children and families is sufficient for the seamless reunification of families or their legal guardians; 4. Requests that the U.S. government honor the UN General Assembly resolution 429(V) of December 14, 1950, regarding the legal status of refugees; and 5. Urges its members to contact their elected officials at all levels to express their continuing concern regarding the criminalization and separation of refugee families at the border.Item Open Access Tribute Resolution Honoring ALA staff member Pat May Upon her Retirement(2018-06-26)Resolved, That the American Library Association (ALA), on behalf of its members: 1. Recognizes Pat May’s 30 years of tireless contributions to the success of the ALA Washington Office; and 2. Expresses its appreciation and gratitude for these contributions and wishes her well in all the years to come.Item Open Access Resolution Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the GPO Access Act and Calling for the Enactment of the FDLP Modernization Act(2018-06-26) Ghikas, MaryResolved, that the American Library Association, on behalf of its members: 1. Recognizes the efforts of the policymakers, government officials, librarians and advocates who have been involved in enacting, implementing, and providing access to the important services created under the GPO Access Act; and 2. Calls for further modernization of government information services to improve the public’s access to government information by enactment of the FDLP Modernization Act, H.R. 5305.Item Open Access Tribute Resolution Honoring Davita Vance-Cooke(2018-02-13) Ghikas, MaryResolved, that the American Library Association (ALA), on behalf of its members: 1. recognizes that, through her tireless leadership, peerless insight, and legendary persistence, Davita Vance-Cooks has affected positive change in the United States Government Publishing Office that has benefited hundreds of millions of Americans; 2. commends Davita Vance-Cooks for her dedication to improving access to digital government information, for open communication with the Federal Depository Library community and consistent, fair consideration of input from libraries and the Depository Library Council; and for her prudent management of resources in times of budget uncertainty and rapid changes in the publishing environment; and 3. thanks Davita Vance-Cooks for her leadership at the Government Publishing Office as the 27th Public Printer of the United States and Director of the Government Publishing Office.Item Open Access Tribute Resolution Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of E-Rate(2018-02-13) Ghikas, MaryResolved, that the American Library Association (ALA), on behalf of its members: 1. recognizes and applauds the contributions toward universal service and internet access facilitated by the success of E-rate; 2. commends the FCC for its work to modernize the E-rate program and ensure it keeps pace with the growing demands of technology, including the overall funding increase from $2.4 billion to $3.9 billion annually; 3. calls on the FCC and Congress to commit to continued stewardship of the E-rate program, work to ensure full participation in E-rate for libraries, work towards improving access and participation for libraries, and ensure it continues to meet the evolving telecommunications needs of libraries and that gains made through the Modernization are sustained; and 4. that the American Library Association through the work of the E-rate Task Force and in collaboration with the Committee on Legislation, continues to monitor the actions of the FCC, participates in E-rate proceedings, works with the Universal Service Administrative Company that manages the E-rate program to improve program processes, and seeks champions in Congress to ensure the longevity of a strong E-rate program.Item Open Access Resolution in Support of the Professional Cataloging Processes and Determinations of the Library of Congress(2016-06-26)Resolution in Support of the Professional Cataloging Processes and Determinations of the Library of CongressItem Open Access Resolution on Equity for All in School Libraries(2016-06-28)Resolution on Equity for All in School LibrariesItem Open Access Resolution on Equity for School Libraries for the Department of Education Making Rules for ESSA(2016-06-28)Resolution on Equity for School Libraries for the Department of Education Making Rules for ESSAItem Open Access Resolution of Appreciation to Congressional Champions for Support of School Libraries and School Librarians in the Every Student Succeeds Act(2016-06-28)Resolution of Appreciation to Congressional Champions for Support of School Libraries and School Librarians in the Every Student Succeeds ActItem Open Access Resolution Urging Immediate Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access To Published Works For Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, Or Otherwise Print Disabled(2016-06-28)Resolution Urging Immediate Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access To Published Works For Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, Or Otherwise Print DisabledItem Open Access The Convention on the Elimination on all Forms of Discrimination against Women(1994)The Convention on the Elimination on all Forms of Discrimination against Women in 1994. Council document 53.Item Open Access Resolution Honoring Senator Warren G. Magnuson(1981)Resolution Honoring Senator Warren G. Magnuson in 1981. Council document 30.Item Open Access Resolution on the Identification of Asian/Pacific Islanders on the 1990 Census(1980)Resolution on the Identification of Asian/Pacific Islanders on the 1990 Census in 1980. Council document 22.Item Open Access Resolution on the Equal rights Amendment and Conference Sites(1977)Resolution on the Equal rights Amendment and Conference Sites in 1977.Item Open Access Resolution of Appreciation to the Honorable William D. Ford(1982-07-14)Resolution of Appreciation to the Honorable William D. Ford in 1982. Council document 81.Item Open Access Resolution in Opposition to FBI Library Awareness Program(1988-07-13)Resolution in Opposition to FBI Library Awareness Program in 1988. Council document 77.4.