[SLI-public] Access to resources vs. endorsement?

[Debbie Engelhardt]

Hi Mikka,


How about including a "disclaimer" statement to the effect that inclusion is for informational purposes and does not constitute endorsement?


Debbie


Debra L. Engelhardt, MLS

Library Director

Comsewogue Public Library

170 Terryville Rd.

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

631/928-1212, x.112


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Subject: [SLI-public] Access to resources vs. endorsement?


Hello all,

Wanted to find out what others do around this question of resource sharing vs. endorsing a business or entity. We’re redoing our website and under the “Accessibility” section, want to link to a “Community Resources” list that includes all kinds of local offerings for persons with disabilities. Our librarians have met with patrons who said they wished they’d known about X,Y,Z so much sooner, and this is seems a way for our local organizations to get together, create a centralized list, and all share it.



Thing is, there’s some concern that this will be viewed as us endorsing specific entities and businesses, especially in the case of paid services even when provided by nonprofits (i.e. New Canaan Mounted Troop, which offers equestrian therapy).



Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Miki Porta (she/her)

ESG Coordinator

New Canaan Library



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