Abolitionist Futures: A PLSN Discussion Group

Online

Want to learn more about prison abolition? Looking to explore the role of information in the prison industrial complex? Excited to discuss ways we can collectively offer resources to address violence caused by mass incarceration? Join the club (literally!). The Prison Library Support Network is collaborating with METRO in 2023 to host Abolitionist Futures: A PLSN Discussion Group, which will meet quarterly on the second Monday of the month at 7:30pm. While the group’s facilitators (and host) are affiliated with libraries, you do not need to be a librarian or information professional to attend this group. We invite you to …

PLSN Volunteer Event

PLSN will be hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, September 16th. You do not need to be a trained PLSN reference volunteer to attend. WHERE: Lunita Loft (576 3rd Avenue, Top Floor, Brooklyn NY 11215) Please note that unfortunately this space is only accessible via stairs ~~ roughly two flights. WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 12-5pm (You can arrive at any point during those hours, and stay whatever length of time works for you!) Please RSVP and we will reply closer to the date with more details. We invite you to bring folks as extra helping hands! WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:You …

Online Workshop with the Prison Library Support Network

Online

The LACUNY Roundtable on Services for Incarcerated People is hosting a workshop (open to all CUNY library faculty and staff) with the Prison Library Support Network. The workshop will include an overview of PLSN’s values and and a detailed review of  its reference practices. Afterwards, anyone interested will be able to sign up to answer reference letters. Other ways to be involved in PLSN will also be covered. The workshop will be December 15, 3:00-5pm. Please register here. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants.

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