SLA Condemns Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Decries ‘shameless and brutal assault’ on innocent people

McLean, Virginia, U.S.A., 9 March 2022—The Special Libraries Association’s global community of information professionals decries Russia’s military assault on Ukraine and urges the government in Moscow to withdraw its troops and cease its unprovoked attack, which is now entering its third week.

“Like you, I have watched the Russian invasion of Ukraine with profound shock and dismay,” wrote SLA President Catherine Lavallée-Welch in a message to SLA members. “It is horrifying to witness the shameless and brutal assault on democracy and the killing of innocent people.

“The attack on Ukraine is repugnant on many levels, including its repercussions for those who work with information. Access to information is a core tenet of a free society, and we condemn all attempts—especially those involving military force—to limit that access and instead spread misinformation to sow fear, mistrust, and confusion. The invasion of Ukraine is an assault on all that SLA’s global community holds dear, and we stand behind the people of Ukraine in resisting attempts to overthrow their government and society.

“I wish to express specifically our solidarity with, and support of, the information professionals in Ukraine. I’m sure that many Russian members of our profession are equally distraught at the Kremlin’s actions. I also wish to express our solidarity with, and support of, our members and partners of Ukrainian origins.

“It is vitally important that we stand united in condemning and confronting Russia’s unprovoked and unjustifiable aggression. It is essential that information professionals around the world continue to provide access to truthful, vetted, valid information and continue to teach valuable information literacy skills to counteract attempts at misinformation and disinformation.

“We all hope that peace and respect for the democracy and territorial integrity of Ukraine can be restored urgently. We hope that Ukraine’s rich heritage, traditions, culture and society remain vibrant, safe and protected.”

About SLA
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is a nonprofit international organization for innovative information professionals and their strategic partners. SLA serves information professionals in more than 60 countries and in a range of working environments, including business, academia and government agencies. SLA promotes and strengthens its members through learning, advocacy and networking initiatives. For more information, visit www.sla.org.

Contact
Monica Evans-Lombe
+1.703.647.4900
mevans-lombe@sla.org

  • 💼 Know an SLA member you think would be a good fit for the Board of Directors? Think that potential board member is… https://t.co/VBJX1rYklq
  • Join us in welcoming our newest SLA member, Emily Hoy! At SLA, our vibrant communities provide you with great oppo… https://t.co/u9hTo2VwUa
  • Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard the buzz about ChatGPT. What you may not know about ChatGPT is… https://t.co/yBdfgsRI2h
  • When the pandemic began and schools and libraries around the country were forced to close their doors, teachers and… https://t.co/97VzFMo3BB
  • 🐤 Take advantage of early-bird pricing for in-person and virtual registration through April 14 for MLA | SLA 23'! G… https://t.co/UyJCjwVUNy
©2023 Special Libraries Association. All Rights Reserved
Special Libraries Association
X

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close