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September 5, 2008 at 21:29:57
Promoted to Headline (H3) on 9/5/08: by Judy Swindler Page 1 of 5 page(s) |
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The identify of the founder of Librarians Against Palin as of September 4, 2008 is still unknown to the general public and the majority of librarians. The new LAP site may simply be a blog, a grassroots effort, the latest 527 group on the political scene or just one part of a wider movement that will not only teach Sarah Palin a thing or two about democracy, but may well cost her the election come November if the Librarians Against Palin group does what they set out to do. My money is on the latter. The identity, age and gender of this unknown librarian upset with Sarah Palin's treatment of Mary Ellen Emmons and the Wasilla Public Library is a mystery. Logic tells us the founder of Librarians Against Palin lives in the United States and may be someone well known nationally or simply our next door neighbor. We do not know how large the membership of Librarians Against Palin is or will be prior to our next election, but the group is sure to generate interest among librarians, parents and voters in general whether they are Republican or Democrat, whether they are well read or illiterate. Other than bits and pieces of information, we are clueless as to the mystery surrounding the the founder of LAP. Well, not a total mystery and not totally clueless as much information is readily available about who this person may be. The first clue is found in what the mysterious founder had to say in the About Section of the Librarians Against Palin http://librariansagainstpalin.wordpress.com/ 
"I am a public librarian who is concerned about having Sarah Palin in the White House. While mayor of Wasilla, Sarah Palin attempted to ban some books from the city library. When the chief librarian would not ban books without going through the formal book challenging process, Sarah Palin attempted to terminate the librarian’s employment. Only after public outcry was the termination withdrawn.
"I do not want a book banner in the White house!"
We know for a fact this group is involved in the world's oldest profession.
No, not that one, the other one. Information Processing.
It's becoming apparent that librarians other than the LAP founder are upset as well. This was posted shortly after the site went up:
Librarian Lucy's September 4th post:
"have worked in Alaskan libraries for 20 years and can assure you that the story about Mary Ellen Emmons is true. After Palin was elected she did her darndest to work with her but the pressure to censor materials got to be too much and Mary Ellen resigned and moved across the state where she rebuilt her life and continues to work in a library. She is reluctant to bring up that part of her past. We all wish she would make a statement to the press, but you forget that Palin is still our Governor and she is one mean, small minded woman and we may need her support for our libraries in the future. There is SB119 waiting for funding right now, which would provide matching funds for new library construction and $$$ for our school libraries, for instance. Once you cross Ms. Sarah, she keeps you on her list for life."
What else do we know?
We know the founder of Librarians Against Palin attended one of only 47 institutions in the US and Canada who offer a Master's degree in Library Science (MLS). This degree, known by other designations as well, requires between 36 and 72 credits depending on your course of study.
Chris Hinson, PhD, explains the library degree a bit further:
"I have never been a librarian nor have I ever wished to be a librarian…I research and teach federal information policy, more specifically information policy departures (not related to libraries, except when the Nat’l Archivist violates the Federal Records Act). HOWEVER, Florida State University’s College of Information just awarded me a PhD in (you guessed it) Library and Information Studies. If you are surprised you may be more surprised to find out this is my second graduate degree in Library and Information Studies awarded by FSU. I was awarded a Masters of Science from the Department of Information Studies in 2002. I have never taken a single course directly related to libraries or librarianship from FSU or any other university. So, buyer beware…when recruiting from FSU."
"Why am I writing this? Simply to make you aware that a graduate degree or two in library studies does not qualify you to be a librarian."
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Thank you for this lovely information
on librarians, and the timely information on Sarah Palin! I just realized that I spend a lot of my dream time in enormous, very nice libraries with potted plants and comfortable places to sit, and I search for and sometimes find big books with great illustrations. I wonder what it means? by Oh (7 articles, 5 quicklinks, 3 diaries, 321 comments [41 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 at 7:49:38 AM  (0+)
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Reply: Big Books
I have no idea, but may be same reason when I go to the main libarary sales I will pick up great big books with massive amounts of illustration no matter if the subject is geography or outerspace, it doesn't matter. There is just something about appealing about huge books, especially in the arms of a small child facinated by all the pictures. by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 at 3:08:09 AM (0+)
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lasp
Comment from Ratings: Good article by James Mc Shane (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 10 comments) on Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 at 8:22:00 AM (0+)
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Reply: Thanks :)
Am glad you enjoyed it. by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 at 3:09:51 AM (0+)
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book burner; long live LASP
thanks for this piece... I've been doing my own research on palin and her many skeletons, and came upon this bit about palin as a wannabe burn burner. your article is very humorous... thank you. now, a bit off topic, but given your intense research into library of science degrees, you and your readers (and anyone interested in doing research) may be intersted in the movement to grant free and open access to publicly funded research: First Open Access Day To Be Held Oct. 14, 2008 by Rady Ananda (182 articles, 374 quicklinks, 49 diaries, 1718 comments [201 recommended, 2 rejected]) on Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 at 9:20:35 AM (0+)
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Reply: Conference
This conference is waaay over my head, but I will be happy to post it over on the LASP site. They will be interested in attending am sure :) by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 at 3:12:12 AM (0+)
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Courageous Librarians
Thank you Judy. I really hope that the LASP can have an impact on this election. One more thing needs to be mentioned about librarians as a group. It was librarians who refused to give the police state access to records about what people were reading. While others caved in to the Bush attack against privacy, librarians just said, "No." by Bob Trowbridge (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 70 comments [1 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 at 10:53:17 AM (0+)
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Reply: Librarians
That's true.. they took a stand when our elected officials in Washington were busy rolling over for Bush. by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 at 3:13:41 AM (0+)
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Another deep mystery...
Another deep mystery is how NPR managed to talk about Palin on Saturday morning without once mentioning the fact that she is a crook. They thought she was a great speaker though - even though she said nothing bu lies. by John Hanks (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1762 comments [39 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Saturday, Sep 6, 2008 at 10:53:23 AM (0+)
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Reply: Palin Lies
Looks like when Republicans say 'do not tell a lie' they mean do not speak of the lies Republicans are telling. One of the biggest lies going on now, and I don't see how it can as it's so absurb, is how Palin gained national security experience from being in charge of the Alaskan National Guard. This lie is still being repeated over and over on television even though the Commander of the National Guard stated: “she has made no command decisions, other than sending some troops to help fight a few brush fires and march in parades at county fairs” by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 at 3:18:27 AM (0+)
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Books on Palin's Banned List from Wasalla Library Board Minu
Books Palin tried to ban by Trainer12 (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 73 comments [9 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 at 10:35:31 AM (0+)
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Reply: Oh My God!
Where did you get this? Can you get me more information on this? by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Monday, Sep 8, 2008 at 6:58:11 AM (0+)
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A link please
Please provide a link to the minutes please. by Mad Jayhawk (3 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 652 comments [56 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 at 8:54:27 PM (0+)
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This is list is a fraud
This is ridiculous that someone would actually believe this. It is easily researched. It has been repeatedly written by authorative sources that a list was never presented to Emmons. She has not produced a list. No one I am aware of has presented an authentic list of books that were asked to be banned or that were actually banned. This list is a fraud and is slanderous. by Mad Jayhawk (3 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 652 comments [56 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Sunday, Sep 7, 2008 at 9:21:44 PM (0+)
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Reply: Book Banning
We've seen what book banning and burning has gotten us in the past and in some places it continues today, even in the USA. Maybe we do need to check this info out further before we believe it, but surely we need to at least check it out. by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Monday, Sep 8, 2008 at 7:09:29 AM (0+)
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Band List
Yeah, it looks an unlikely list... I'm sure even our censorious Sarah would know that first entry is only a wind-up. by hommedespoir (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 55 comments [32 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Sep 8, 2008 at 4:13:49 AM (0+)
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Reply: Banned List
All it takes to find out is a F.O.I.A. request and any minutes during any meetings that dicuss any books being banned will be provided. by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Monday, Sep 8, 2008 at 7:00:19 AM (0+)
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Reply: FORMS AND INFO NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC RELEASE OF PALIN RECORDS
Do we wait for the media or the Republican Party to give us our answers or do we find out for ourself? http://www.opednews.com/articles/FORMS-AND-INFO-NECESSARY-F-by-Judy-Swindler-080909-516.html Question about Sarah Palin? Copy the F.I.O.A. form to request answers about budget, executive experience, "God's plan" for Palin's pipeline, earmarks from Sen. Stevens or any other concern. The minutes of the Wasilla City Council meetings which may help a nswer questions on book bans are only a fax number away. If the link doesn't work, google Palin F.O.I.A. by Judy Swindler (19 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 79 comments) on Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 at 4:08:18 PM (0+)
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