Considering #CritLib: Inclusion and Diversity in Libraries
Friday, November 11, 2016
9:30am-3:15pm
Loyola University Maryland – Columbia campus
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Join us as we examine librarianship, individually and collectively, through a critical lens. Emily Drabiniski, one of the leading voices in the Critical Librarianship movement, will share the history of the #critlib movement and perspectives on the intersections between librarianship and social justice, delving into topics ranging from diversity and inclusion to information literacy instruction and metadata. Next, the workshop will feature a selection of Lightning Talks by regional librarians involved in the #critlib community, followed by small group conversations. This program is presented by the academic library division of MLA, ACRL MD, and the Maryland Information Literacy Exchange (MILEX).
In addition, lightning talks will be given on the following topics:
· LCSH vs tagging: Identity in the LBGTQ materials and resources – John Bartles, Prince George’s Community College
· Critical pedagogy: Culturally-responsive teaching in libraries – Gina Calia-Lotz, Harford Community College
· Discussion of the creation of the same-sex relationship guide at Jones Day – Cameron Gowan, Jones Day law firm
· #Critlib in context: a brief history of library access for people of color – Alyse Minter, Towson University
· Culturally-competent library services- Dennis Nangle. Maryland State Department of Education
· The Human Library: Growing student voices and community thru conversation – Laksamee Putnam, Towson University
· Including the library: #CritLib for all of us – Shannon Simpson, Johns Hopkins University
· Foucault’s research process: Method of research based on philosophical and critical models – Jordan Sly, University of Maryland
· A laborious issue: Part-time employment and the library workforce – Zara Wilkinson, Rutgers University
ACRL, Maryland Chapter 