Category Archives: information activist

July 24, 2010 · 2:32 pm

Arizona Library Association Annual Conference

The Information Activist Librarian will be the keynote speaker for this year’s Arizona Library Association’s Annual Conference.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Date: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Title: Pushing it Forward: Social Justice, Civic Librarianship and Information Activism

Description: While libraries and library staff contribute to the profession and the world, we sometimes forget about our own communities.  Anthony Molaro will share his story and ideas on how libraries and librarians can create a more just world.  If knowledge is power, but inaccessible, what good is it?  It is time for us to reunite information and people.

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April 15, 2010 · 4:00 am

Message from the Chicago Deskset

Hello fair readers,

A message from the Chicago Deskset

We wanted to take a moment to update everyone.  We are working hard at responding to your suggestions via the survey.  For those that could not make it, don’t worry your voice will be heard as well.  Expect a survey tomorrow via Facebook or here at our blog.

The next event date has been set for Sunday, May 23rd, 2010.  The time is still being worked out as well as the location, but I know this much, it will be in the city and around 6pm.

We have received a lot of praise, publicity and even fanmail.  Your hard work is paying off, and we are making a difference.  So take a moment to reflect on the fact that hundreds of under-served teens will have the ability to learn and escape via the items YOU donated, and they will know that someone somewhere cares about them.

-Anthony Molaro

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April 11, 2010 · 4:02 pm

A Success: Chicago Deskset

Hey all,

Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for attending, and for those who could not make it we have heard you.  Save the date for the next event, Sunday May 23, 2010.  Location and more information will be forthcoming.

So the first event was a MAJOR SUCCESS.  We had over 100 people attend and collected more than 350 books for the teens.  We made connections, shared stories, and had a great time.

We just want to take a moment to thank the Grafton for letting us take over their bar.  We want to thank the Unabridged Bookstore for donating the gift certificate.  We want to thank Leah White, Adam Girard and Anthony Molaro for organizing the event and the organization.  Most importantly, we want to thank YOU!!!  Thank you for stepping up and donating!  Thank you for stepping up to offer help with future events, and steering the organization!  Thank you for letting your voices be heard!  And thank you for just hanging out!!!

A survey for those who could not make it and pictures will be forthcoming.

-Anthony Molaro, on behalf of the Chicago Deskset

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