Donate | Assistance | Trustees | Staff | Dr. LeRoy C. Merritt | Articles | Videos | Brochure | ReportsThe LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund was established in 1970 as a special trust in memory of Dr. LeRoy C. Merritt. It is devoted to the support, maintenance, medical care, and welfare of librarians who, in the Trustees' opinion, are: Denied employment rights or discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, age, disability, or place of national origin; Denied employment rights because of defense of intellectual freedom; that is, threatened with loss of employment or discharged because of their stand for the cause of intellectual freedom, including promotion of freedom of the press, freedom of speech, the freedom of librarians to select items for their collections from all the world’s written and recorded information, and defense of privacy rights.

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The Human Resources and Governance team at the American Library Association is responsible for managing the organization's workforce, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and support for librarians. This team oversees employee benefits, accreditation processes, and governance practices, while also advocating for the rights and welfare of librarians facing discrimination or challenges related to intellectual freedom. Their efforts are vital to maintaining a fair and equitable workplace that empowers library professionals.

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