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These links lead to organisations that have set up Social Responsibilities Round Tables (SRRT). These groups are concerned with social justice issues and try to promote progressive stances within the information community by supporting, for example, the alternative press, poverty, international responsibilities, and services to minorities.
- SRRT of the American Library Association:
Working "to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession." Has many taskforces in which members can participate. - SRRT of the Washington Library Association:
"A forum for individuals/groups who are concerned with issues/problems of social responsibilities of libraries and librarians." Contains a good section with links to social justice issues. - Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility :
"A public-interest alliance concerned about the impact of computer technology on society. Members provide the public and policymakers with realistic assessments of the power, promise, and limitations of computer technology." - Other library association SRRT's:
The following links lead to Library Associations that have Social Responsabilities Groups. They have been grouped together because their sites offer limited information:
SRRT of the New York Library Association
SRRT of the Oregon Library Association
SRRT of the Wisconsin Library Association
SRRT of the Oklahoma Library Association
