Activist Librarianship and the Ethics of Library Neutrality
In defense of user rights, librarians have sometimes been labeled radical militants, but more typically they adhere to the principles of nonjudgmental service, balanced collections, and political neutrality. Discussing some of the perennial debates that arise will be Jenna Freedman, Coordinator of Reference and Zine Librarian at Barnard, founder of Radical Reference, and Library Journal "Mover & Shaker; " and Valerie Bell, Assistant Director, Ocean County Library, ALA Councilor at Large.
7:00 -9:00pm
Room 212, SC&I Building
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
SC&I BuildingRoom 212
College Avenue Campus, New Brunswick
Jenna Freedman
http://jenna.openflows.com/
Jenna Freedman is the Coordinator of Reference Services and Zine Librarian
at Barnard College in NYC and a member of Radical Reference, a collectiveof library workers that meets the research needs of activists and
independent journalists. She is the 2007 winner of the Elizabeth Futas
Catalyst for Change Award, and her most recent publication is an essay in
the Autumn 2009 issue of Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society.
Valerie Bell
