CFP - LACUNY Institute 2018: Librarianship in Challenging Times: Advocating for Intellectual Freedom, Democracy, and Equity

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*Call for Proposals*

*LACUNY Institute 2018: Librarianship in Challenging Times: Advocating for
Intellectual Freedom, Democracy, and Equity*


* Friday May 11, 2018 | John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City
University of New York (CUNY)*

Submission Deadline: Friday February 16, 2018Poster session deadline:
Friday March 2, 2018
Submission Form: https://tinyurl.com/LACUNY-Inst-2018-CFP
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Web Site :  https://2018lacunyinst.commons.gc.cuny.edu/

The *LACUNY Institute* is an annual, one-day conference open to LIS
professionals, students, and the general public. It is organized by the
Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY), and
although geared to academic librarians, it strives to have broad relevance
to the profession.

In a time of a polarized political climate, economic uncertainty, and
social inequity, how can libraries actively support themselves and their
communities? How can we advocate for ourselves and for communities we
serve? What is our role in upholding democratic values of intellectual
freedom, free speech, and free expression? How can we resist fascism,
misinformation, and censorship? How can libraries foster inclusivity and
empower the disenfranchised?

*We invite proposals addressing this year’s conference theme, Librarianship
in Challenging Times: Advocating for Intellectual Freedom, Democracy, and
Equity.*

Example topics include, but are not limited to:

   - The librarian as advocate
   -  Inclusive librarianship
   - The role of technology in upholding library values
   -  The politicization of (mis)information
   - Digital privacy
   -  Intellectual freedom
   - Censorship

*Types of proposals:*

   - Panel discussion (15 minutes/presenter): Moderated panel presentations
   with time for questions and discussion.
   - Interactive presentation (45 minutes): Teams of two lead a discussion
   on topic of their choice related to the theme, with one person presenting
   context and the other facilitating conversation.
   - Alt-sessions (15-30 minutes): An opportunity for exploring topics
   through multiple ways of knowing (e.g., short documentary, spoken word,
   performance art).
   - Poster sessions

Please submit proposals by *February 16, 2018*
Submission Form : https://tinyurl.com/LACUNY-Inst-2018-CFP
Questions may be directed to the 2018 LACUNY Institute Co-Chairs Mark Aaron
Polger, markaaron.polger_at_csi.cuny.edu or Junior Tidal at
jtidal_at_citytech.cuny.edu

Thank you!
*LACUNY Institute 2018 Planning Committee*