(via Jessica Brangiel, Swarthmore College)<\/p>\n
ACRL Delaware Valley Chapter<\/strong><\/p>\n Librarians as Advocates: Leading Activism on Your Campus and Beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n Fall 2018 Program<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n October 26, 2018<\/p>\n Library Learning Terrace at Drexel University<\/p>\n This program seeks to provide insight into the activism and advocacy work being done in libraries in higher education across the Delaware Valley region and into the methods and lessons of prominent librarian activists.\u00a0 In times of inequity, discrimination, and social injustice, libraries have the opportunity to be institutions of resistance, understanding, and hope.\u00a0 This program will include a panel presentation, chapter meeting, lightning round presentations, and unconference-style round table discussions.\u00a0 Participants will have an opportunity to share their own work and will be inspired by the work of their peers to apply methods of activism to create more equitable, inclusive, and diverse library services.\u00a0 Breakfast and lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n 9:30-10:00AM Registration and networking<\/p>\n 10:00–11:30AM Panel Discussion<\/p>\n Moderator:\u00a0Justin Hill<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0Department Head,\u00a0<\/strong>Access and Media Services, Temple University Libraries<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 Yvette Davis<\/a>, Director of Outreach and Organizational Development, POWER Interfaith<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 Alex Gil<\/a>, Digital Scholarship Coordinator, Humanities and History Division, Columbia University Libraries<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 Titus Moolathara<\/a>, Branch Manager, Free Library of Philadelphia<\/p>\n