Sally Yates Calls on Public Libraries to Be a Gateway for Truth
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THURSDAY MARCH 22, 2018 #PLA2018 PHILADELPHIA Sally Yates Calls on Public Libraries to be a Gateway for Truth LA President Pam Smith kicked off the Opening Session by “You are the keepers Pthanking attendees for braving of and the gateway the weather and getting to Philadel- to truth. Libraries are phia. “Public libraries play a vital and forums for debate. innovative role in their communities. Libraries preserve We all know that public libraries are history. They are one essential institutions,” Smith said. “It’s of the few inherently my sincere hope that you will return to democratic spaces your work inspired.” that we have.” ALA President Jim Neal was the –Sally Yates next to speak. When taking on the ALA presidency, Neal was committed to learning more about public libraries. are doers. Our nation needs you today “One of the amazing things I found is more than ever before.” that you are so agile. Public libraries Yates pointed out that the U.S. is a Sally Yates keynotes the Opening Session. support new, changing, and innovating diverse country with a wide range of needs with limited resources. You are views. “That’s part of what makes our clearly at the center of your communi- country so strong. Out of that debate Conference’s ties,” he said. come the best answers.” First Book Buzz Unleash Your Keynote speaker, former U.S. Dep- “At our best moments we have re- Imagination uty Attorney General, Sally Q. Yates, sisted those who seek to tear us apart. Focuses on entered the stage to rousing applause. We have put country before party and and Creativity “There is a lot of brain power and the common good before personal Adult Books passion in this room,” she remarked. ambition,” Yates continued. “And at aying that there aren’t any “Thank you for the work that you do dult books took center stage rules for possibilities, Kari every day. 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She spoke about her personal experi- But, she asked, will we remain faithful each other in this country and that we “You are the keepers of and the gate- ence with public libraries and her vivid to our core values? “We must acknowl- have an obligation to protect future way to truth,” Yates told the librarians in memories of the children’s corner. edge that we have not always lived up generations as well. the audience. “Libraries are forums for As for advice for citizens in general, to the ideals of the constitution. We “Without vigilance our rights we debate. Libraries preserve history. They she said, “We will get through these have however, remained faithful to our take for granted can slip away. No are one of the few inherently demo- difficult times. We need to recognize shared vision of what our country is.” one is above the law and everyone is cratic spaces that we have.” Quoting Neil that we really do have a lot in common Yates cited the preamble to the entitled to its protection,” Yates said. Gaiman, Yates said, “Google can bring with each other.” constitution, “We are a democratic “Truth is the very foundation of our Play the Mobile App’s Scavenger Hunts! While on site, the mobile app Just click the PLA Explorer Game is your primary source for detailed icon to begin. conference information – including session descriptions, presenters, eval- Exhibits Hunt Game uations, and more. And don’t forget Our exhibits photo scavenger hunt the chance to win prizes by playing was so popular at PLA 2016 (when the scavenger hunt games in the app. it was known as Extraordinary Ex- Most registrants were sent an email hibits), that we had to bring it back invitation to download the app in for PLA 2018! 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