It’s a PLG Salon!

Join the Progressive Librarians Guild
for Fall 2011′s first
Salon
Tuesday, September 27, 8pm
Honest John’s
488 Selden St, Detroit

The theme this month is the use of quantifiable market-based collection curation techniques versus using a critical, socially conscious approach. Are we librarians to determine what collections SHOULD have or to look at statistics of what already checks out? How do we consider invisible minorities such as LGBTQ teens, or anyone else the status quo labels as “non traditional.” How do we consider people who don’t come to the library but might if they felt there was something here for them (non users)?

This event is open to PLG members and non-members. Community members–library students, librarians, archivists & library patrons–are welcome and encouraged to attend! Feel free to invite friends who might be interested in attending.

PLG meeting: September 13, 2011

Here is a draft of the agenda. If you are attending the meeting and would like to make suggestions for agenda items please email: plg-wsu@googlegroups.com

The meeting will be held on September 13th at 7:30 pm in a location that is still to be determined.

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A PLG September Salon

Join the Progressive Librarians Guild

for Fall 2011′s first

Salon

Tuesday, September 27, 8pm

Honest John’s

488 Selden St, Detroit

 

The theme this month is the use of quantifiable market-based collection curation techniques versus using a critical, socially conscious approach. Are we librarians to determine what collections SHOULD have or to look at statistics of what already checks out? How do we consider invisible minorities such as LGBTQ teens, or anyone else the status quo labels as “non traditional.” How do we consider people who don’t come to the library but might if they felt there was something here for them (non users)?

Restoring the Neighbor Back to the Hood Family Fun Day: School Supply Give Away

WHAT: 4th Annual “Restoring the Neighbor Back to the Hood Family Fun Day: School Supply Give Away

WHEN: August 6, 2011

WHERE:  2243  Ferry Park, Detroit, MI 48208

TIME:  1:00pm to 8:00pm

I am excited to invite you to the 4th annual “Restoring the Neighbor Back to the Hood” Family Fun Day: School Supply Give Away. In just 1 short year, through hard work, dedication and your valued support, we have been able to double last year’s contribution of 250 backpacks to over 500 backpacks for our area youth!

This is a grassroots event which will capture the essence of what it means to “restore the neighbor back to the hood”. Our goal is not only to provide Detroit families with live entertainment, free food, games and plenty of prize giveaways, but it is also to demonstrate what it means to be neighborly to one another in a stress and drama free environment.

We will also be taking this opportunity to recognize those who have utilized their voices, resources and talents to give back to their communities. The following awards are being introduced: “The Life Time Achievement of Community Service Award” will be presented to several distinguished elders who have dedicated over 30 years of their lives to improving the quality of life for Detroit and it’s citizens; The “Gil Scott-Heron Award” will be presented to different Detroit Poets and Hip Hop Artists who have chosen to utilize not only theirs voices in order to bring awareness of social consciousness but who are actively involved in bettering their communities as well; The “Restoring the Neighbor back to the ‘Hood Award” will be presented to many different community institutions and organizations who are rooted in the heart of the City of Detroit and on the front lines everyday helping combat social and economic decay in their communities; and finally the “Yusef Bunchy Shakur Award” will be given to a young man who has prevailed over social challenges facing many of our youth by becoming a positive and productive member of our the community.

This event will be historic on so many levels. You do not want to miss out on an opportunity to be a part of the change we all want to see in the City of Detroit! We will see you there!

We are still accepting donations which can be mailed to H.O.P.E. 5740 Grand River, Det, Mich, 48208 or you can bring your donation with you August 6. For more information please feel free to call 3134596008.

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the following businesses and individuals that have donated so far: Urban Network, Urban Guerrilla Ent., Urban Guerrilla Publishing, H.O.P.E.,Yusef Bunchy Shakur, City Councilman Ken Cockrel’s Office, Mason Radio, A & H Contractors, All of Us or None, The Urbanite, Bank of America, CVS, The Videoshop, Zone 8 and anyone assisted on any level with making this year’s event a success!

Dare 2 Struggle, Dare 2 Win
Yusef Bunchy Shakur

PLG Salon: “Direct Action and Our Local Community”

Hey everyone!

Just because its summer doesn’t mean you have to wait til the fall for some great LIS discussion!

We will be meeting at Honest John’s at 488 Selden St between campus and downtown! Next Monday, the 18th, from 6-9 P.M., we are having our July Salon.

This time the salon topic will be “Direct Action and Our Local Community.” As our economic and social landscape continues to change it becomes necessary for librarians to become advocates and activists for intellectual freedom, access to information, social justice, and education. The beginning questions that this salon will address are:  What role to librarians and other library workers play in their own community? When is it appropriate to step in and DO something? When is it necessary?

The goal of this salon is to discuss local issues, the politics behind direct action and librarianship. This event is free and open to the public. You do not necessarily have to be an LIS student to attend. All are welcome!

Hope to see you there!

Volunteer Opportunity: Cataloging Zines at the Trumbullplex

My fellow LIS students, PLGites, information activists and beyond,

Looking to get involved in your community? Have experience cataloging or want to get some?

The Zine Library at the Trumbullplex has a potential opportunity for cataloging their collection of zines in the Zine Library. Currently they do not have an organizational scheme or preservation plan. The collection is divided by subject and placed  in their zine reading lounge.

Anyone that is interested in getting involved should either contact Lauren L. directly at: laurenlinc@gmail.com or through the PLG listserv: plgwsu@googlegroups.com We are looking to guage the interest in the project and coordinate a meeting with the Zine Library meetings on a Tuesday night. Please respond within a week or so if you are interested so that we can start moving forward.

It is not required to have experience in cataloging but it might help if you’ve taken a cataloging course. Otherwise I recommend becoming familiar with what other zine libraries are doing to provide access to their collection.

I personally find the model that is being followed at the Barnard Library by Jenna Freedman to be inspiring and informative. Check it out at: http://zines.barnard.edu/

Peace.

Lauren L.

president, plg wsu

ALA Conference: your virtual experience

Greetings PLG universe and beyond,

I, Lauren L., am attending the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. If you are interested in following my adventures please stay tuned to the blog I have created: http://plgwsu.tumblr.com/.

The conference is from the 23rd to the 28th of June and I will be uploading photos, videos and a few thoughts daily.

Don’t worry you don’t have to get a tumblr!  Just click on the link for a multi-media experience.

I hope that my experience can have some benefit for all of you.

In Solidarity,

Lauren L.

PLG meeting June 21st

The next PLG meeting will be held on June 21st in room 2318 of the UGL at 7pm.

Below is a draft of the agenda. If you plan on attending the meeting and have items that you would like to discuss that are not represented on the current draft please email: plg-wsu@googlegroups.com

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Grace Lee Boggs on the Next American Revolution

On Thursday May 26th at 7:00 pm the Book Beat is pleased to present Grace Lee Boggs together with Oran Hesterman in discussion at the Oak Park Library, located at 14200 Oak Park, Blvd., in Oak Park. Books will be available at the event for purchase. Please call 248-968-1190 for more information. We sincerely thank the Oak Park Library for providing their space and support for this important community event.

Visit this link for more information: http://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/

An Evening with Dr. Scout Calvert

Dear Friends and Allies of Dr. Scout Calvert,
The moment that some of you have been waiting for has arrived! PLG-WSU will be sponsoring a going away event for our most beloved Dr. Scout Calvert.
As most of you already know by now Dr. Scout Calvert will no longer be teaching in the School of Library and Information Science at WSU in the 2011-2012 academic year.
Dr. Scout Calvert has been an important part of a political, and intellectual dialogue within the LIS community. Her teachings have been inspirational and poignant; uprooting traditional
modes of teaching and challenging us all to be better librarians and activists.

So come on down and help us send her off with style!

Logistics
May 18th, 6pm
The Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave
Detroit Mi, 48201

It is necessary to RSVP for this event. Please send all RSVPs directly to Lauren Lincoln at laurenlinc@gmail.com with the words “SCOUT RSVP” in the title.

In Solidarity,
Lauren L.
president, plg-wsu