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Simmons Progressive Librarians Guild
The Simmons chapter of the Progressive Librarians Guild is a student organization committed to inscribing the struggle for social justice at the center of the library profession. We believe that cataloging, indexing, acquisitions policy and collection development, reference services, library automation, library management, and virtually every other library issue embody political value choices. We aim to make these choices explicit, and to carry out our professional responsibilities in a way that helps to realize a freer, more democratic world.
The Simmons chapter of PLG is proudly affiliated with the Progressive Librarians Guild.
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[edit] What's Happening Now!
[edit] Get Involved With PLG!
Become involved at Simmons and work with students to bring progressive issues to the forefront at Simmons GSLIS. We're looking for a new Event Coordinator, and a new Treasurer! Visit the Elections page for more information!
[edit] PLG Goes 2.0...
- In response to significant interest from you, our members, PLG has launched a brand-new review blog called PLG Reads. Have a book, film, or other "information package" that you'd like to review? Email us at PLG@Simmons.edu. It doesn't need to be fancy, it doesn't need to be Marxist criticism--we'd just love to hear about what you're reading and how it speaks to you as a rising progressive librarian.
- Is there a progressive organization or resource in/around Boston that you want to tell us about? Go to Progressive activities in and around Boston and share with the PLG community. Put the name of the organization, linked to their website if possible, and a brief description of what they're all about.
[edit] Looking for Older Content?
- Check the Archives.
[edit] Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 9 -- PLG's first meeting of the fall semester! Come learn about PLG and what we do, 5:30-6:00 in the GSLIS Lounge. Tasty snacks provided!
Banned Books Week -- September 27 - October 4. Join PLG, and other student groups, for Banned Books Week at Simmons! Stay tuned for updates on specific events!
[edit] News
[edit] Meetings
We're planning our meetings for the fall semester, and to ensure as many of you can come as want to, we'd like to hear from you: What times and dates work best for a half hour PLG meeting? Email us at plg@simmons.edu with suggestions!
[edit] Minutes
Read the officers' meeting minutes to see what our plans are for the Spring 2008 semester.
[edit] PLG Officers, Fall 2008
Laura Krier, co-chair
OPEN, co-chair
Kathy Keleher, secretary/wikimaster
OPEN, treasurer
OPEN, event coordinator
[edit] Coming soon to the PLG wiki!
Progressive activities in and around Boston
[edit] Join the conversation!
You can sign up for the PLG listserv here. Click "subscribe" from the menu on the left of the screen, and then enter your e-mail address. The PLG listserv is an unmoderated, relatively low-traffic e-mail list where events are posted and discussion can take place about issues related to progressive librarianship.
