Comments on: Bobbi Newman for ALA Councilor-At-Large 2011

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[...] Bobbi Newman for ALA Councilor-At-Large [...]

By: Dale Prince

Dale Prince — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:38:02 +0000

I’ve known Bobbi for only a short time, but, in that time, I have been nothing but impressed with her accomplishments. It’s repetitive to mention “Librarian by Day,” “Transliteracy,” and “Library Day in the Life”–so many others have mentioned these things before me: it’s clear that Bobbi works hard to promote her ideas. What strikes me about her, though, is her dedication to librarianship, libraries, librarians, and users. Not simply on an intellectual level, but on an emotional level that surprises. She actually feels strongly that information access should be a level field, and that what one group can do, others should be able to, also, regardless of socio-economic or educational level. I admire her ability to accept no compromise in that matter and her insistence that libraries and librarians have a duty to ensure this access.

By: Wendy Stephens

Wendy Stephens — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:56:06 +0000

Bobbi Newman is always ahead of the curve when it comes to best serving the needs of users in an increasingly electronic environment. Having Bobbi on ALA Council would ensure a techno-savvy infusion of ideas there, but also a common-sense perspective for maximizing our human and digital investments in a difficult economy. I know Bobbi will represent libraries and information agencies everywhere well and look forward to her serving as a conduit from librarians at large to the representative body of our professional organization.

By: Heather Braum

Heather Braum — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:21:07 +0000

I fully endorse Bobbi Newman as ALA councilor-at-large. Bobbi listens to librarians, stays informed, is thoughtful, and has her finger on the pulse of our ever-changing profession, especially its digital future and the overarching social concerns of lifelong learning and the digital divide. At a time when ALA is criticized by some for being slow-moving and slow-reacting, having a person like Bobbi involved with the organization can only help overcome this criticism.

Bobbi is already a leader in our profession — just look at her projects that have impacted the profession around the globe. It’s time to make her an official leader and decision-maker in ALA. I strongly urge everyone else to vote for Bobbi! Voting decisions can be difficult ones. This one is most certainly not.

By: John Kirriemuir

John Kirriemuir — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:55:14 +0000

That’s an awesome last sentence, btw.

By: Lane Wilkinson

Lane Wilkinson — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:17:37 +0000

When I first became a librarian, I’ll admit that I had no idea what I was expected to do with myself. Library school can only take you so far; what it can’t do is show you how to *be* a librarian. This is why Bobbi Newman’s Library Day in the Life project was invaluable as I began my career. In collecting the voices of librarians themselves, Newman created a foundational resource for librarianship and a signpost for beginning librarians like myself. The Day in the Life project alone warrants an endorsement, but Newman has contributed so much more. From her enormously influential Librarian by Day blog to her leadership in introducing librarians to cutting-edge concepts like transliteracy, Newman is a tireless advocate with a keen understanding of what matters most to librarians. I appreciate her dedication to the profession and I proudly endorse Bobbi Newman for ALA councilor-at-large.

By: John Kirriemuir

John Kirriemuir — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:16:34 +0000

Why Bobbi? Look, there’s like a gazillion librarians out there who are furiously tweeting, messaging, and above all blogging away. But there’s only 24 hours in the day, and most of that is taken up by other stuff. So reading time is precious, scarce.

Bobbi’s blog is one of the very few – in fact, one of just three – I make a point of reading every entry on. Why? Because she knows her stuff; she writes honestly and without ego or political machination or spite; she writes about the important issues that matter to the library sector; she writes in a timely way (her blog entry on #hcod became the ‘go to’ one) and, it’s worth repeating, in an honest way.

And, I’ll just repeat this as well: she knows her stuff.

So she gets my vote – one of the very few people I don’t have to think hard about whether to vote for, or not.

Still not made up your mind? Go and leaf through her blog. It’s a substantial enough reason to vote for her.

By: Calling All ALA Members! It’s Time to Vote | Librarian by Day

Calling All ALA Members! It’s Time to Vote | Librarian by Day — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:36:16 +0000

[...] First the self promotion – After careful considering I am running for ALA Councilor-at-Large this year. [...]

By: Lori Reed

Lori Reed — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:24:17 +0000

Bobbi Newman is the model of the 21st century librarian. With her focus on transliteracy and reaching across the digital divide, Bobbi is forward-thinking and will be one of the key people to help shape libraries of the future. Having worked with Bobbi on ALALearning.org and having presented with her at national conferences, I can say that Bobbi has an unfaltering work ethic. She is true to her word, honest, and reliable. Bobbi has my full endorsement for ALA Council.

By: Brian Hulsey

Brian Hulsey — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:48:24 +0000

It is my pleasure to endorse Bobbi Newman for ALA Councilor-at-Large. Having worked with Bobbi on a number of projects, presentations, and system initiatives, there is no doubt in my mind her passion for libraries. Bobbi is an innovator, change agent, leader, listener and transliterate communicator. Her zeal for education and advancement for patrons and staff is inspiring. This is why I feel she would be someone who could create change for the better within ALA.