SRRT (Social Responsibilities Round Table)

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The Social Responsibilities Round Table works to make ALA more democratic and to establish progressive priorities not only for the Association, but also for the entire profession. Concern for human and economic rights was an important element in the founding of SRRT and remains an urgent concern today. SRRT believes that libraries and librarians must recognize and help solve social problems and inequities in order to carry out their mandate to work for the common good and bolster democracy.

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Braverman Prize Essay Presentation and Braverman Dinner at Annual!

  • 1.  Braverman Prize Essay Presentation and Braverman Dinner at Annual!

    Posted Jun 09, 2023 02:31 PM

    Miriam Braverman Memorial Prize Essay Presentation: "Out of Bounds: Sexual Harassment from Patrons in the Public Library"

    Sunday, June 25, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    McCormick Place, W191

    Please mark your calendars to attend the Braverman Prize Essay Presentation at ALA Annual in Chicago, where 2023 Braverman winner Maggie Grabmeier of the University of Wisconsin-Madison will present her winning essay "Out of Bounds: Sexual Harassment from Patrons in the Public Library".

    The essay presents a compelling overview of a timely yet under-researched topic, the sexual harassment of library workers by library patrons, focusing in particular on those working in public libraries. After reviewing recent literature and providing a feminist critique, Grabmeier outlines specific steps that libraries can take to better respond to incidents of sexual harassment when they occur, along with policy and practices that might result in fewer incidents.

    The Braverman Prize honors Miriam Ruth Gutman Braverman (1920-2002), who was a socialist, writer, activist librarian, longstanding member of the Progressive Librarians Guild (PLG), and a founder of ALA's Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT).

    Miriam Braverman Memorial Prize Dinner

    Sunday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Big Bowl Chicago, 60 East Ohio Street

    All are cordially invited to attend the 2023 Miriam Braverman Memorial Prize Dinner in Chicago, hosted by the Progressive Librarians Guild. This year's Braverman Prize is given to Maggie Grabmeier for her essay "Out of Bounds: Sexual Harassment from Patrons in the Public Library".

    Big Bowl Chicago is moderately priced and provides vegetarian options. Hope to see you there!



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