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

[Stair Library]

This looks like it's going to be such a worthwhile event! Can't wait!
Thanks,
Colleen

On Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 12:36 PM Kristin Fontichiaro via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> 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.
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> 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.
>
>
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> *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
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>
>
> --
> 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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>
> --
> 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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Colleen Leddy, Director
Stair District Library
228 W. Main St.
Morenci, MI 49256
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