Elections
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The Simmons chapter of the Progressive Librarians Guild (PLG) is holding elections for two officer positions. You can find descriptions of each position below.
If you are a current GSLIS student and are interested in becoming a candidate for one of the three positions, you can log in to this page by clicking the "edit" tab immediately above this text. Just add your name beneath the position for which you want to run, and write a 1-2 paragraph personal statement explaining who you are and why you want to join the executive board of Simmons PLG. (Please do not modify anyone else's personal statement without their permission.)
We will be accepting nominations for these two positions until 6pm on Sept 22. At that point, if there is only one candidate for any of the positions, then that person will automatically become an officer. If there is more than one candidate, then we will have a formal election during the week of Sept 29.
Questions? Concerns? Contact Laura Krier.
[edit] Candidates for event coordinator
The incoming event coordinator will seek to identify and organize PLG events including speaker events, service trips, and organized outings to other progressive events in the Boston area. He or she should have an interest in reaching out to other student organizations, meeting with their executive boards and identifying opportunities to co-sponsor or co-organize events. This would be an excellent position for a new GSLIS student, because of the position's relatively flexible time commitment.
1. Brandie Doyle.
Hello progressive librarians! I am interested in the Event Coordinator position of PLG because I am very passionate about informing the community (within GSLIS, Simmons and the wider world) about the myriad causes relating to free access to information, the protection of every person's right to express their beliefs, and the preservation of our written heritage for posterity. This is my first semester, and I was extremely excited to see that this group is active on campus, so I am eager to get involved.
Through the duration of my undergraduate program, I coordinated of our campus Amnesty International group -- a modest gathering of 10 enthusiastic activists that managed to organize an average of 4-5 events each semester (varying in size from an informal film screening to a full-scale conference). We co-sponsored Banned Books Week every Fall alongside our library staff, and won an award for being the most active group on campus. I think my experience would lend well to PLG's Event Coordinator position, if you all decide to elect me for the job. Thank you for considering my nomination!
[edit] Candidates for treasurer
The incoming treasurer will manage the PLG budget, work with group to submit all budget forms and requests, and manage payments to speakers and event vendors.
1. You!!!
The PLG represents an active commitment to participation in real world issues by students on many levels. Our goal is to bring an awareness of the issues that effect librarians in their day-to-day work to GSLIS students and to ensure that all students are well-prepared for the challenges they'll face in their professionals lives.
We've held a panel discussion on the Digital Divide, a film screening off GSLIS West student Jeremy Smith's documentary on copyright, Freedom of Expression, a workshop on library outreach to Spanish speakers in the community, book drives, and Skillshares where students can contribute their knowledge to one another.
Some upcoming events might include a presentation by local school and public librarians about dealing with book challenges, events on democratic library leadership, collection development choices and politics, and more.
Becoming a PLG officer is a great (and not too time consuming!) way to get involved and learn about some important issues in library services! We look forward to meeting and working with you next year!
