Well, this is my first blog entry, and we'll see how many others i put together. Really, this entry is to post on the life of Yolanda Retter Vargas, an amazing mujer who kept me in check and made sure that i put my politics into practice whenever i was inside the archive or library, and outside of it as well. We had disagreements from time to time, but we had many more laughs. Her support made my second year in library studies much more meaningful, and made my work for this website more effective.
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The following nine books were cited in the June/July 2007 issue of the Catholic Worker. You can find a hyperlinked version of this list with holding libraries at http://www.worldcat.org/profiles/CatholicWorkerDigest/lists/16987
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question / pregunta:
What places in NYC offer free breast exams for women under the age of 40 or 35? The only place I found that offers free mammograms will only do so for women ages 40+.
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http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/humanrights//conferences/2007 Human Rights Archives and Documentation: Conference at Columbia University October 4-6, 2007 The conference is free; registration is required.
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Our local public school will be enforcing a mandatory "Campus Wear" uniform policy this year, for grades 7-12. The restrictions include socks and undershits (solid color socks and white t-shirt, no muscle undershirts). No embellishments are permitted. The size, color, length, style (no patch pockets, must have belt loops) and even the type of fabric are dictated for the pants. If a student fails to obide by the new restrictions, they will be sent home to change into the full uniform (including a mandatory black or brown belt of not excessive length, and receive an unexcused absence (F for the day). Since when can a public school deny a minor their education based on what they wear? How is it the school's authority to dress our young adults? What about skirts? How can the idea of "professional appearance" equal polo shirts and khaki pants? This sounds like Walmart clothes, not Lawyers attire. Is it constitutionally legal for a public school to restrict the clothing of a student (right down to their underwear) and do they have the authority to deny them an education based on their compliance? SEE this policy site: http://www.sandusky-city.k12.oh.us/docs/229_3_22_2007Dress%20Code.pdf -a concerned parent from Sandusky Ohio |
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I wish I had more to say on the issue of the Vancouver Public Library strike than, "Go team!" or "Solidarity!" Fortunately Kathleen de la Peña McCook and Shinjoung Yeo are articulating the issue and their support brilliantly on the Union Librarian and the Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship blogs.
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I am trying to find information about article 77 of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families. Specifically, as of 2007 has any state made a declaration accepting this article?? (10 countries must accept it for the procedure laid out in it to enter into force). Thanks
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Since this has been in the news a lot lately, I thought I'd upload it for your viewing/downloading pleasure: |
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Progressive Library Skillshare This free two-day event will bring together library workers, library lovers, zine enthusiasts, book artists, publishers, and community members to explore the relationship between library work and social justice. We'll connect each other with alternative information resources while discussing socially responsible, creative ways to share information in our communities. This unconference will encourage us to think critically about information: how it's produced, distributed, and consumed.
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The results of the information needs/information behavior survey conducted at the 2007 US Social Forum are downloadable (Word document) here. |
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