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Feminist Librarianship by Kirsten MacQuarrie is out now!
The first of its kind in the UK, this edited collection combines case studies from libraries of all sectors to illuminate the feminism-infused principles and practices that shape the profession.
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#WomenInLibraries: we are ending our series with our amazing editor of ‘Feminist Librarianship’, Kirsten MacQuarrie. Additionally, MacQuarrie is the founder of WINspiration, which seeks to support Scotland’s female library workers.
Book launch symposium announcement for Feminist Librarianship at National Library of Scotland on March 26, 5-6:45pm GMT.
Celebrate the publication of Feminist Librarianship on Thursday 26 March✨ Join the contributors in Edinburgh for an evening filled with inspiring conversations! Register your interest below 👇
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Amina Shah on a yellow and purple background. Image credit: Neil Hanna (https://media.nls.uk/resources/nls-amina-shah-005)
#WomenInLibraries: Aminah Shah is the first female National Librarian of Scotland after 25 years of experience across the library and cultural sector in Scotland. She advocates for the power of libraries to empower individuals and connect communities.
Dorothy Porter on a yellow and purple background. Photo from Wikimedia Commons.
#WomenInLibraries: Dorothy Porter, a librarian, curator and decolonisation pioneer. Challenging the racial bias of the Dewey Decimal System, she created a new classification system and grew the Moorland-Spingarn Research Centre.
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#WomenInLibraries: Alison Nolan is the CEO of the Scottish Library and Information Council. She was named 'Scotland’s Library and Information Professional of the Year 2024’ for leading a strategic approach to supporting health and wellbeing through focused library programming.
Feminist Librarianship is coming out in less than a week! This essential book explores how women have and continue to shape the library profession.
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Announcement of 30% off Feminist Librarianship with code WOMEN30 on a yellow and purple background.
In honour of Women’s History Month, we are offering 30% off Feminist Librarianship 📖 Get your hands on this edited collection and discover how women have and continue to shape the library world.
Pre-order now: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/feminist-lib...
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#WomenInLibraries: Mary Jones was fired from her role as Los Angeles City Librarian to be replaced by a man, leading to the Great Library War of 1905, marked by protests and public outrage. Sexism prevailed and she moved on to become Bryn Mawr College Librarian.
Monica did an ever-eloquent job in capturing the essence of my book on The Strategic Positioning of Academic Libraries, tinyurl.com/5e5atrz8. Thanks to everyone who attended and made this such a special occasion. Great work by @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social in organising the launch.
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Such great insights from all the speakers and Monica, Caroline and my sister Olga were the ideal people to talk about The Strategic Positioning of Academic Libraries - tinyurl.com/5e5atrz8 - they also revealed a few dark secrets, footballing and otherwise!
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An amazing occasion to launch my book and I'm so grateful to my wonderful colleagues @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social for all they did to organise it - a really memorable gathering of friends and family. More details of the book are at tinyurl.com/5e5atrz8
Black and white photo of Carla Hayden on a purple and yellow background. Photo credit: Under Creative Commons, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in the Library's Main Reading Room, September 1, 2020. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.
#WomenInLibraries: Dr Carla Hayden is the first African American and the first woman to be appointed as Librarian of Congress. She focused on modernising and digitising the institution and rendering books accessible. A former ALA president, she advocated for the Spectrum Scholarship Program.
Announcement of 30% off Feminist Librarianship with code WOMEN30 on a yellow and purple background.
In honour of Women’s History Month, we are offering 30% off Feminist Librarianship 📖 Get your hands on this edited collection and discover how women have and continue to shape the library world.
Pre-order now: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/feminist-lib...
Image credit: Belle da Costa Greene in the West Room of J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library, ca. 1948–50 Reproduction of a photographic print Center for Italian Renaissance Studies; Bernard and Mary Berenson Papers, Personal Photographs, Box 12, Folder 38."
#WomenInLibraries: Belle da Costa Greene played an instrumental role in building the collection of rare books and manuscripts of the Morgan Library, shaping the private collection into a public resource. Born to black parents, Greene spent her professional career passing for white.
Portrait of Moira Burgess, a librarian and writer, against a yellow and purple background. Image Credit: https://libcat.csglasgow.org/web/arena/burgess with image copyright Margaret Renton
#WomenInLibraries: Moira Burgess was a Scottish writer, editor and librarian. She compiled and edited a collection of books and essays that showcased the contributions of Scottish writers.
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Today, we celebrate women’s strength, leadership and resilience. We embrace how women shape our world and our profession. Comment below a woman who’s inspired you!
Black and white portrait of Mary Allan Ronnie, New Zealand's first female National Librarian, with text highlighting her pioneering role. Image from https://natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/eulogy-for-mary-ronnie-1926-2023
#WomenInLibraries: Mary Allan Ronnie was New Zealand’s first female National Librarian, which also made her the first woman in the world to head a national library.
Big thanks to @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social for support with open access publication of this article, doi.org/10.1016/j.ac..., which adds to the political dimension emphasised in my recent book on academic library positioning, tinyurl.com/2j93tnp8, @facetpublishing.bsky.social
Maria T. Accardi with a quote highlighting her feminist contributions to academic librarianship. Image credit: https://mariataccardi.com
#WomenInLibraries: Maria T. Accardi is a librarian and editor of The Feminist Reference Desk, an exploration of how academic librarians might rethink key concepts and services from a feminist perspective.
Announcement of 30% off Feminist Librarianship with code WOMEN30 on a yellow and purple background.
In honour of Women’s History Month, we are offering 30% off Feminist Librarianship 📖 Get your hands on this edited collection and discover how women have and continue to shape the library world.
Pre-order now: www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/feminist-lib...
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Introducing our #WomenInLibraries series, where we celebrate prominent women of the library sector. From decolonisation pioneers to leaders, this month we highlight the important role women play in libraries. Starting with Leah Higgins, a GLAM rising star and feminist youth activist.
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Feminist Librarianship is coming out in less than a month! This essential book explores how women have and continue to shape the library profession.
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While women make up 75% of the library workforce, their achievements and contributions to the sector are often overlooked. Feminist Librarianship seeks to highlight the strong link between libraries and feminism, and empower women in the profession.
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In this new article, John Pateman explains the history of public libraries that led to their current standing 👇
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Read below Barbara Band's interview with Lucidea where she introduces her new book and how librarians can champion their libraries 👇
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Book launch symposium announcement for Feminist Librarianship at National Library of Scotland on March 26, 5-6:45pm GMT.
Celebrate the publication of Feminist Librarianship on Thursday 26 March✨ Join the contributors in Edinburgh for an evening filled with inspiring conversations! Register your interest below 👇
https://ow.ly/fF4v50Y01Cf