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Response to Dr. Ken Haycock's Open Letter
Dear Library Community,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to read the CALIX posting regarding the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science severing its unique relationship with the California Library Association. We very much regret that the senior management team has come to this conclusion.
The CLA Board is committed to building bridges and strengthening relationships with all providers and supporters of library services across California, and engaging new leaders in the future of CLA. As the 2009-2010 CLA President (and a proud alumnus of SJSU School of LIS) I look forward to finding ways to work with SJSU administrators, faculty and students to re-establish effective relations.
From Dr. Haycock's most recent communication to the previous Board, I believe that this issue is now closed. Our work as the new Board will be to move CLA forward for the future. I am excited and energized to be working with all of you, as I noted in my speech to the General Membership, demonstrating integrity, clarity and transparency in everything we do for the future of California libraries and communities.
Again, I am happy to be contacted with any follow-up questions you may have. My cell is 831-601-0934 - I will be heading into the Grand Canyon and Zion areas for the next few days so will respond as soon as I am able.
Many thanks,
Kim Bui-Burton
CLA President
Posted on November 4, 2009 10:33 AM | Permalink