[Michlib-l] Free "Public Librarianship in Contentious Times" event 9/19 in Ann Arbor & via livestream. Today is deadline for free hotel rooms!

[Kristin Fontichiaro]

Hello! Just a gentle nudge that we'd love to have you attend in person or
via livestream. TODAY is the deadline if you want to take us up on the
offer of free accommodations, though you can register anytime to join us. :)


===original message from 8/7/23===

Hello!



The U-M School of Information and the Michigan Library Association are
co-sponsoring PUBLIC LIBRARIANSHIP IN CONTENTIOUS TIMES, a day of expert
presentations, conversation, and activity around the First Amendment.



Since COVID-19, outside groups – often well-funded and formed online – have
mobilized to demand the removal of library books whose characters, plots,
biographies, or information do not agree with their individual beliefs.
These demands for libraries to bypass First Amendment rights are causing
unprecedented friction for a profession whose core beliefs include access
for all and collections that represent a wide range of perspectives and
human experiences. In this daylong conference, we’ll hear from experts on
online communities, social media policies for public institutions, and
online privacy and security. You’ll learn more about the resources
available to libraries – from toolkits to public opinion surveys - from the
Michigan Library Association. You’ll gain insight about how you can find
calm and empowerment as you work to maintain First Amendment rights for all
in your community. And you’ll have time to talk with other public
librarians and those who care about access to information. While this event
is geared for public librarians, all are welcome, including library
trustees, library school or iSchool students, library workers from other
library types, and First Amendment advocates.



*ON-CAMPUS ATTENDEES *receive free breakfast and lunch, parking, and access
to all agenda activities. Attendees who register by September 5 will
receive a complimentary copy of *Free Speech: From Core Values to Current
Debates*
<https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/free-speech/1915381BFB4FF7EAB7F3F4C0DC9CB14F>,
co-authored by keynote speaker Len Niehoff and E. Thomas Sullivan.
Michigan public library employees who register by August 16 and live more
than one hour from Ann Arbor may request complimentary overnight
accommodations when registering.


VIRTUAL ATTENDEES receive free, live Zoom Webinar access to the welcome and
panel discussion, keynote address, and MLA resources presentation.


*This event is co-sponsored by the **University of Michigan School of
Information* <http://si.umich.edu/>* and the **Michigan Library Association*
<https://www.milibraries.org/>*. **Support provided by UMSI's William W.
Bishop Lectureship Fund and Frost Open Access Fund.*



Register and find more information here:

http://umsi.info/bannedbooks



-- 
Kristin Fontichiaro
University of Michigan School of Information
4427 North Quad
105 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285
734.647.3593
Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school
year only)
<https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1bHR8YmY3NDdlYzA4ZDM2MjFmMzAzMDM2OTA3NGM3NjliMzQ>

*Projects:*
Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan
Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu>
Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public
Library Management MOOC
<http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>






-- 
Kristin Fontichiaro
University of Michigan School of Information
4427 North Quad
105 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285
734.647.3593
Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school
year only)
<https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1bHR8YmY3NDdlYzA4ZDM2MjFmMzAzMDM2OTA3NGM3NjliMzQ>

*Projects:*
Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan
Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu>
Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public
Library Management MOOC
<http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>
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