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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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FW: Deadline Extended! CFP Online Conference: "Libraries Address Inequities" from Amigos Library Services

  • 1.  FW: Deadline Extended! CFP Online Conference: "Libraries Address Inequities" from Amigos Library Services

    Posted Jul 10, 2023 10:02 AM

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    From: ARKLIB-L <arklib-l-bounces@arlib.org> On Behalf Of Jodie Borgerding
    Sent: Monday, July 10, 2023 9:32 AM
    To: Arklib-l (arklib-l@arlib.org) <arklib-l@arlib.org>; kanlib-l@lists.ku.edu; libs-or@omls.oregon.gov
    Subject: [Arklib-l] Deadline Extended! CFP Online Conference: "Libraries Address Inequities" from Amigos Library Services

     

    People experience inequities - instances of injustice and unfairness – in many parts of their lives and may even experience them when engaging with library policies, services, or programs. Central to the mission of libraries is a commitment to addressing long-entrenched and newly emerging inequities in society - whether inequities in access to information, education, opportunity, or representation. Addressing inequities requires assessing library resources, examining existing programs and services, and directly engaging with the communities experiencing inequity or injustice. How are libraries stepping up to address inequities across their communities? And how is that central part of our mission changing, becoming more challenging, or more rewarding? This conference will examine ways in which libraries build partnerships, raise community awareness, and center dialogue in addressing known and emerging inequities.

     

    Amigos Library Services is now accepting presentation proposals for the September 7, 2023, online conference, "Libraries Address Inequities".

     

    Potential presentation topics can include, but are not limited to:

     

    Addressing inequities through...

    • Library programming topics and practices
    • Library outreach and partnerships
    • Advocacy and social action
    • Digital access and research methods
    • Policy development and education
    • Collection development, acquisitions, and technical processes
    • Evaluation and assessment of programs and services
    • Accessibility and inclusion
    • Management and leadership
    • Staff training

     

    If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and experiences, please submit your proposal by July 14, 2023: https://forms.office.com/r/8UtZCAxvww.

     

    Tell us your story and share what attendees can expect to learn from your presentation. Amigos staff will provide all the training for our platform and full technical support during your presentation. All sessions are 45 minutes with time for questions and answers.

     

    For more information about this conference, contact Erin Gray, gray@amigos.org or (972) 340-2897.

     

    Jodie Borgerding (she/her/hers)

    Continuing Education Services Manager

     

    Amigos Library Services

    1190 Meramec Station Rd. Ste. 207

    Ballwin, MO 63021

    972-340-2897 

    borgerding@amigos.org

    www.amigos.org