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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Some may be interested in this
effort for those of who are or who’s campuses are ALA members.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ron Stewart<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dear
ALA Member Leader:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>I
am writing to invite you to submit nominations for individuals for serve on a
special Task Force on Equitable Access to Electronic Content. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>At
Annual Conference, the ALA Council passed a resolution calling for the ALA
President to form a Task Force on Equitable Access to Electronic Content.
Because the charge of this Task Force relates closely to work already underway
with the Office for Information Technology Policy, we wanted to take some time
to make sure that the two efforts would be well integrated. OITP will be
serving as the “home” for the Task Force. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The
Task Force is charged with studying:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>challenges and potential solutions in libraries for improved electronic
content access, distribution and preservation systems, and infrastructure
in response to the creation and migration of materials from print to electronic
access;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>collaborations that provide electronic content and distribution
infrastructure for libraries, including the development of a list of
potentially practical, effective collaborations and courses of action
that ALA and libraries around the country could engage in;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>current and emerging assistive technology that provides people with
sensory and physical disabilities the opportunity to access electronic
information hitherto inaccessible through libraries;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>methods of encouraging solutions through libraries for electronic
content access that use formats and standards that work across DRM-free device
platforms;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>options for compromise agreements between the library and publishing
communities regarding access to digital content; and<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>the need for any ALA policies required to further the creation of an
effective electronic content and distribution infrastructure for libraries; and<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>submit a report to Council at ALA Annual Conference in 2011 containing
recommendations for the Association.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>In
asking for nominations, we are looking for individuals who:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>are knowledgeable about technology and its policy implications<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>can bring a broad understanding of issues<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>are representative of and knowledgeable about different library
environments<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;
line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span
style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%'>
</span>are forward looking<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Because
the issue of equitable access to electronic content has such a broad impact on
the future of libraries and across libraries of all types, I am seeking a wide
range of highly qualified individuals to serve on the task force. Please be
aware that while it will not be possible to appoint all of the individuals nominated,
the Task Force will be actively seeking feedback and guidance from all
ALA units and members with an interest in this important issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Please
direct your nominations to OITP Director Alan Inouye at <a
href="mailto:ainnouye@ala.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>ainnouye@ala.org</span></a>
by October 15<sup>th</sup>. In proposing nominations, I am asking that you
provide a brief (one paragraph) description of the strengths and experience the
nominee would bring to the Task Force. For more information and background on
the Task Force, see the attached document.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>With
my gratitude for your assistance in moving this important effort forward, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Roberta
Stevens<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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