Transformative Library and Information Work: Profiles in Social Justice

Features:

• Present useful guidance on transformative library and information science
• Gathers real-world case studies of library and information practice relating to social justice
• Gives takeaway points for readers to quickly apply in their own situation
• Provides inspiration for the development of progressive library and information practice
• Considers radical library and information science at a high level, offering recommendations for the future

Table Of Contents:

1: Introduction


2: Organize: Transformative Libraries and Archives

1. ABC NO Rio Zine Library
2. Anarchy Archives
3. Barnard Zine Library
4. Bellingham Alternative Library
5. Conscious Kid
6. Durland Alternatives Library
7. East Side Freedom Library
8. Estelita’s Library
9. Interference Archive
10. Provisions Library
11. Slab City Library
12. Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research

3: Advocate: Transformative Library and Information Projects Reaching Out

1. ATD Fourth World Street Libraries
2. Awesome Foundation, Awesome Libraries Chapter
3. Ferguson Municipal Public Library
4. Freedom to Read Foundation
5. Laundromat Library League
6. Liberation Library
7. Librarians for Social Justice
8. Libraries Without Borders
9. Library Freedom Project
10. National Coalition Against Censorship
11. Progressionista
12. Street Books
13. Whole Person Librarianship

4: Connect and Transmit: Organizations For Professional Support And Outlets For Professional Communication

1. Allied Media Conference: Radical Libraries, Archives, & Museums Track
2. Feminist Task Force of the American Library Association Social Responsibilities Round Table
3. Joint Conference of Librarians of Color
4. Rainbow Round Table
5. Urban Librarians Conference