Does Activism require Power?

One of my most popular blog posts was "Advocacy is not enough we need power" and I still stand by that. Ironically enough in my new role I am teacher librarian slash Edtech integrator, and I like to joke with my colleagues who need anything from data to access to fixing an issue to equipment … Continue reading Does Activism require Power?

Species at risk

(Usual disclaimers - does not reflect the position at my current school but a comment on librarianship as a whole etc. etc.) I've been prompted to think about the library / librarian as part of an ecosystem (as opposed to the library ecosystem itself, * an important distinction) a lot recently as a result of … Continue reading Species at risk

Advocacy is not enough we need power

Librarians are big on advocacy. Big on helping their peers when they're not being heard in their communities or schools to build their "advocacy toolkit". Most librarian courses include at least one module in one course on advocacy. Some academic librarians have built their careers on advocacy. But I'd like to cry foul. This has … Continue reading Advocacy is not enough we need power