Finding Aid for Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman Papers, 1996-2005 | The American Library Association Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman Papers, 1996-2005

Predominant Dates:2001-04

ID: 2/1/44

Primary Creator: Freedman, Maurice J. (Mitch)

Extent: 15.6 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: Alphabetical

Date Acquired: 06/29/2006. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Advocacy, ALA Annual Conference, ALA Midwinter Meeting, Banned Books, Executive Board, ALA, International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), Library of Congress, Pay Equity, President, ALA, Publicity, Public Library Association (PLA), Salaries, Status of Women, USA PATRIOT Act

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Papers of Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman, President (2002-03), includes articles, correspondence, interviews, photographs, reports, and speeches concerning administrative duties, affiliated professional organizations, conference logistics, election and inaugural activities, legislative advocacy and issues, and travel. Correspondents include Sanford Berman and Patricia Schroeder. Also included are materials for: ALA annual and midwinter conferences (2001-04), Better Salaries Task Force, Campaign for America's Librarians, Cuban libraries and librarians, ALA Honorary Membership nominations, IFLA conferences (2001-03), Iraqi libraries, media advocacy and training, Palestinian libraries, regional and state library association meetings, ALA policy on torture, and USA PATRIOT Act.

Biographical Note

Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman earned a M.L.S. and Ph.D in library and information science [1]. Over his career, he has held various positions at the Library of Congress, the Information Dynamics Corporation, and the Hennepin County (Minn.) Library [2]. In 2005, he retired from his position as the Director of the Westchester (NY) Library System after 23 years [3]. He was Director of the New City Library from 2013 to 2015 [4]. He has been a consultant and speaker for the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Information Service, and he has also taught in library and information science programs at Columbia University, the Pratt Institute, and Rutgers University. He was President of ALA from 2002 to 2003. In 2014, he received the 2014 Joseph W. Lippincott Award [2].

Subject/Index Terms

Advocacy
ALA Annual Conference
ALA Midwinter Meeting
Banned Books
Executive Board, ALA
International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)
Library of Congress
Pay Equity
President, ALA
Publicity
Public Library Association (PLA)
Salaries
Status of Women
USA PATRIOT Act

Administrative Information

Repository: The American Library Association Archives

Accruals: 10/02/2006

Access Restrictions: Access Restricted: Interview transcripts in Box 4, Folder: ALA-APA Director Search Committee, 2003. Access restricted pending notification from ALA HQ. Check with ALA Librarian.

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Folder 1: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-General Correspondence, 2002-04
Folder 2: ALA Salaries Task Force-Listserv, 2001-02
Folder 3: ALA Better Salaries Task Force Meeting-Pat Schuman & Mary Ghikas, 11/28, 2001
Folder 4: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-Mission Statement, 2002
Folder 5: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-Roster, 2002-03
Folder 6: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-Sign Up Sheet, 2001-02
Folder 7: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-State Associations Task Forces, 2002
Folder 8: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-Teleconferencing, Bernie Fradkin, 2002-03
Folder 9: ALA Better Salaries Task Force Toolkit, 2002-03
Folder 10: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-Training Manual, Handbook, Toolkit, 2002
Folder 11: ALA-Dick Blofson (Better Salaries Video), 2003
Folder 12: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-Working Groups, 2002-03
Folder 13: ALA Better Salaries Task Force-Working Group Conference Call 5/15, 2002
Folder 14: BARC Meeting, 11/4-5, 2001: Budget Analysis and Review Committee, email regarding agenda and logistics
Folder 15: Bibliobuild Dedication-Rochester NY 9/14, 2002
Folder 16: ALA Bill of Rights Amendment, 2001
Folder 17: ALA-BCALA, 2001-02, 2004: Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Draft remarks by Freedman to BCALA (August 2002), related email for 5th National Conference of African American Librarians "Culture Keepers V: Access"
Folder 18: BCALA Annual Conference-Fort Lauderdale 8/13-15, 2002: Conference program, related material
Folder 19: ALA-Blue Canyon Productions (Jim Terr), 2002
Folder 20: ALA-Blue Island Public Library (David Seleb), 2003: Invitation to speak
Folder 21: ALA-bookshare.org, 2001
Folder 22: ALA-Boy Scouts of America, 1998: Articles and email regarding ALA's position on BSA anti-gay stance.
Folder 23: Brazil, 2002: 10th Brazilian Congress of Bibliotecnomy, Documentation and Information Science; related email
Folder 24: ALA-BSMG, 2001-02: Formerly Weber Shandwick. Email correspondence on development of public awareness campaign, Campaign for America's Libraries
Folder 25: University of Buffalo, 10/24, 2002: Email regarding logistics for Freedman visit
Folder 26: ALA-Leslie Burger, 2004-05: Email correspondence, holiday card
Folder 27: ALA-MJF Business Cards/Stationery, 2002
Folder 28: California Library Association Annual Conference-Sacramento, 11/17-18, 2002: CLA Final Program, emails regarding logistics, invitation lists, invitations
Folder 29: Campaign for America's Librarians: Advocating for Better Salaries and Equal Pay, 2003: Advocacy Toolkit
Folder 30: Campaign for America's Librarians: Advocating for Better Salaries and Equal Pay, 2002: Advocacy Toolkit
Folder 31: Campaign to Save America's Libraries meeting, 12/20, 2002: Email correspondence regarding logisitics and agenda for NYC meeting.
Folder 32: Campaign for America's Librarians meeting, 11/9-10, 2001-02: Background materials
Folder 33: Campaign for America's Librarians, 2001: Folder 1 of 2
Folder 34: Campaign for America's Librarians, 2001: Folder 2 of 2
Folder 35: Save America's Libraries Rally-QBPL-Flushing Branch, 4/10, 2003: Email correspondence regarding logistics, press releases, rally script, advocacy and public education material handed out at rally
Folder 36: Campaign to Save America's Libraries, 2002-03, 2005: Email correspondence, articles, Pro-Media marketing plan for the campaign
Folder 37: Campaign for World Libraries, 2001
Folder 38: Capitol Report on CNBC, 11/21, 2002: Background for interview on filtering and CIPA
Folder 39: ALA-Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg Co. Reader's Club, 2001: Freedman review of The Kid from Tomkinsville
Folder 40: Chicago Public Library Meeting, 10/11, 2001: Correspondence regarding Freedman visit to honor Chicago Public Library, One Book, One Chicago button, Freedman notes on CPL
Folder 41: ALA Child Online Protection Act (COPA), 2002: Emails confirming Supreme Counrt ruling
Folder 42: Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), 2002, 2004: Correspondence regarding Freedman contribution to commemorative book celebrating CALA's 30th anniversary (2004; email correspondence regarding the Shanghai Library's 50th anniversary (2002)
Folder 43: ALA-Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP), 2002-05: Marketing and membership material
Folder 44: ALA-Clark Atlanta University Library School, 2003-04: Email correspondence regarding closing of library school
Folder 45: Columbia University Meeting 9/20, 2002: Correspondence regarding Freedman speech to university librarians

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