Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
December 3-4, 2016
Want to nerd out for two days about critical theory with some equally nerdy librarians? Join a small group for two days of intensive reading and discussion of critical theory and librarianship, December 3-4, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, which we understand to be the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, and Ojibway/Chippewa people.
Recognition of the importance of critical approaches to librarianship is growing. At this point in time, however, there are limited formal opportunities for librarians interested in further exploring critical theory. In order to facilitate deeper conversations, we hope to assemble a group of participants who are not experts, but who have some experience reading, thinking, writing, and working with critical theoretical approaches, and a desire to learn more. This intensive and experimental workshop will provide an intimate seminar environment intended to enable people to deepen their existing background in a variety of critical approaches and build stronger connections between theories and the practice of librarianship. Participants will bring a research or professional practice project (e.g. writing project, redesign of a program or service) to the workshop to work through as a site of analysis and will leave having considered the project from a variety of different perspectives, and with a new network of colleagues.
Critical approaches might include, but are not limited to:
Applications are now closed. Successful applicants will be informed by July 1st, 2016. Space is limited. Applications should describe some previous engagement with critical theories, and a project to workshop in the company of others.
Prior to the workshop, participants will be asked to do selected reading and preparatory activities.
Cost: will be assessed according to a cost recovery model; at this point in time, we assume the cost will be approximately $100/person to cover space and other costs.
Location: Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto
Questions? Please check our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact one of the organizers listed below.
Organizers
Emily Drabinski, Long Island University, Brooklyn [email protected]
Dave Hudson, University of Guelph, [email protected]
Kelly McElroy, Oregon State University, [email protected]
Karen Nicholson, University of Guelph, [email protected]
Lisa Sloniowski, York University, [email protected]
image credit, White, black & colors for hand & machine, via the Digital Commonwealth.
Recognition of the importance of critical approaches to librarianship is growing. At this point in time, however, there are limited formal opportunities for librarians interested in further exploring critical theory. In order to facilitate deeper conversations, we hope to assemble a group of participants who are not experts, but who have some experience reading, thinking, writing, and working with critical theoretical approaches, and a desire to learn more. This intensive and experimental workshop will provide an intimate seminar environment intended to enable people to deepen their existing background in a variety of critical approaches and build stronger connections between theories and the practice of librarianship. Participants will bring a research or professional practice project (e.g. writing project, redesign of a program or service) to the workshop to work through as a site of analysis and will leave having considered the project from a variety of different perspectives, and with a new network of colleagues.
Critical approaches might include, but are not limited to:
- Political economy
- Critical race studies
- Anti-colonial studies
- Critical disability studies
- Queer studies
- Feminist theory
- Intersectional approaches to any combination of the above
Applications are now closed. Successful applicants will be informed by July 1st, 2016. Space is limited. Applications should describe some previous engagement with critical theories, and a project to workshop in the company of others.
Prior to the workshop, participants will be asked to do selected reading and preparatory activities.
Cost: will be assessed according to a cost recovery model; at this point in time, we assume the cost will be approximately $100/person to cover space and other costs.
Location: Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto
Questions? Please check our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact one of the organizers listed below.
Organizers
Emily Drabinski, Long Island University, Brooklyn [email protected]
Dave Hudson, University of Guelph, [email protected]
Kelly McElroy, Oregon State University, [email protected]
Karen Nicholson, University of Guelph, [email protected]
Lisa Sloniowski, York University, [email protected]
image credit, White, black & colors for hand & machine, via the Digital Commonwealth.