Making a Better MLA

Making a Better MLA

Thursday, February 14, 2019

6:00pm Pacific/9:00pm Eastern  

Context:

ALA: Statement of Appropriate Conduct: <http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/statement_appropriate_conduct> 

MLA: Statement of Appropriate Conduct at MLA Meetings <https://www.mlanet.org/page/mla-meeting-code-of-conduct>

"providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, ethnicity, religion, or other group identity."

Topic 1: What do we see?

• What steps are we taking to challenge our own preconceived notions?

Topic 2: What do we say? 

• What can we actively do and say at conferences and in other professional settings to watch out for and support one another, to create a positive and welcoming environment for all? 

Topic 3: What can we do? 

• What actions, what steps can we take to prepare to counter negative and unwelcoming situations when we see them? This includes but is not limited to racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, discrimination, and hate acts.

Final thoughts? I will do [_______] to make MLA Annual Meeting 2019 the best experience for everyone. 

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