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2009 Miriam Braverman Prize Winner Announced

June 2, 2009 by RoryLitwin

Announcement that went to PLGnet-L this morning: The Progressive Librarians Guild is pleased to announce the winner of the 2009 Miriam Braverman Memorial Prize. Sarah Clark has been awarded the … Read more 2009 Miriam Braverman Prize Winner Announced

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PLG statement on Elsevier’s fake journals

May 12, 2009 by RoryLitwin

Progressive Librarians Guild Calls for Elsevier to End Corrupt Publishing Practices and for Library Associations to Take Advocacy Role on Behalf of Scientific Integrity http://libr.org/plg/elsevier.php Progressive Librarians Guild. May 12, … Read more PLG statement on Elsevier’s fake journals

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Franklin Rosemont has passed on

April 15, 2009 by RoryLitwin

The following obituary for Franklin Rosemont was written by Séamas Cain, a writer I know here in the Duluth, Minnesota area. Franklin Rosemont, surrealist poet, artist, historian, street speaker, & … Read more Franklin Rosemont has passed on

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Braverman Prize – Call for Papers

February 16, 2009 by RoryLitwin

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Are you an LIS student interested in activism and the struggle for social justice? Do you stay awake at night thinking about how your politics might inform … Read more Braverman Prize – Call for Papers

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On the past, present, and future of PLG

July 27, 2008 by RoryLitwin

This is a very long post and one that I think some people will wish I had simply sent to the PLG listserv instead of putting it here before the … Read more On the past, present, and future of PLG

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The Cuba Debate – Why the “middle” is not the middle

June 14, 2008 by RoryLitwin

It is still not dead. A resolution has just been sent to the ALA Council list for discussion, calling on ALA to recognize the dissident “independent librarians” as members of … Read more The Cuba Debate – Why the “middle” is not the middle

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2008 Braverman Winner

April 29, 2008 by RoryLitwin

Media Release Contact: Dr. Terrence W. Epperson Chair, Miriam Braverman Memorial Prize Committee Progressive Librarians Guild Phone: 609/771-3352 FAX: 609/637-5177 E-Mail: epperson@tcnj.edu April 29, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miriam Braverman … Read more 2008 Braverman Winner

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New from LJP: Questioning Library Neutrality

April 14, 2008 by RoryLitwin

Questioning Library Neutrality: Essays from Progressive Librarian Editor: Alison Lewis Price: $18.00 Published: April 2008 ISBN: 978-0-9778617-7-4 Printed on acid-free paper Questioning Library Neutrality: Essays from Progressive Librarian presents essays … Read more New from LJP: Questioning Library Neutrality

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Miriam Braverman Prize – essay contest

February 21, 2008 by RoryLitwin

Message from Terry Epperson, chair of PLG’s Braverman Prize committee Hello ‚Äì We‚Äôre pleased to announce the fifth annual Miriam Braverman prize, sponsored by the Progressive Librarians Guild, for the … Read more Miriam Braverman Prize – essay contest

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PLG endorses the Iraq Moratorium

September 15, 2007 by RoryLitwin

The Progressive Librarians Guild has endorsed the Iraq Moratorium, an organized method of protest for the third Friday of each month.

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PLG Report from the U.S. Social Forum

August 20, 2007 by RoryLitwin

The Progressive Librarians Guild had representatives at the U.S. Social Forum in Atlanta in March, in partnership with representatives from Radical Reference. Elaine Harger and Kathleen de la Peña McCook … Read more PLG Report from the U.S. Social Forum

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Braverman Prize winner (student essay contest)

June 7, 2007 by RoryLitwin

Media Release Contact: Dr. Alison M. Lewis Chair, Miriam Braverman Memorial Prize Committee Progressive Librarians Guild Phone: 215/895-2765 FAX: 215/895-2070 E-Mail: alewis@drexel.edu June 6, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miriam Braverman … Read more Braverman Prize winner (student essay contest)

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Al Kagan, letter to IFLA Journal on Freedom of the Press, Social Responsibility and the Danish Cartoons

April 17, 2007 by RoryLitwin

From Al Kagan: One of my colleagues here has encouraged me to distribute this letter more widely, so here it is. It appears in the latest issue of the IFLA … Read more Al Kagan, letter to IFLA Journal on Freedom of the Press, Social Responsibility and the Danish Cartoons

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Braverman Prize call for student papers

March 23, 2007 by RoryLitwin

From PLG’s Braverman Prize committee: Hello – We’re pleased to announce the fourth annual Miriam Braverman prize, sponsored by the Progressive Librarians Guild, for the best student paper on progressive … Read more Braverman Prize call for student papers

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PLG endorses AHA resolution on US gov’t and historical preservation

January 16, 2007 by RoryLitwin

The Progressive Librarians Guild has endorsed a resolution by the American Historical Association, titled Resolution on United States Government Practices Inimical to the Values of the Historical Profession. The resolution … Read more PLG endorses AHA resolution on US gov’t and historical preservation

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Braverman Prize Winner Announced

May 1, 2006 by RoryLitwin

Media Release Contact: Dr. Alison M. Lewis Chair, Miriam Braverman Memorial Prize Committee Progressive Librarians Guild Phone: 215/895-2765 FAX: 215/895-2070 E-Mail: alewis@drexel.edu May 1, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miriam Braverman … Read more Braverman Prize Winner Announced

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Three articles for thinking about tech

April 24, 2006 by RoryLitwin

In some back-and-forth with Rick Anderson in the comments on my posting about him from March 14th, I recommended three articles from Progressive Librarian that I think illustrate how the … Read more Three articles for thinking about tech

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PLG calls for Bush’s impeachment

March 18, 2006 by RoryLitwin

Resolution Condemning the Actions of President George W. Bush and Calling for Impeachment Proceedings WHEREAS, democracy is a core value that defines, informs, and guides our professional practice; WHEREAS, the … Read more PLG calls for Bush’s impeachment

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PLG Resolution Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation 2006

March 15, 2006 by RoryLitwin

Resolution Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation 2006 Whereas, the Progressive Librarians Guild supports immigrants’ rights, Whereas, anti-immigrant measures deleteriously affect the immigrant community, regardless of legal status or citizenship status, Whereas, the … Read more PLG Resolution Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation 2006

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Braverman Award – Call for Papers

March 7, 2006 by RoryLitwin

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Miriam Braverman Memorial Award Presented by the Progressive Librarians Guild Seeks papers concerned with an aspect of the social responsibilities of librarians, libraries, or librarianship. GUIDELINES FOR … Read more Braverman Award – Call for Papers

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