Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL)

Charge

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To officially represent the diversity of women's interest within ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵand to ensure that the association considers the rights of the majority (women) in the library field. To promote and initiate the collection, analysis, dissemination, and coordination of information on the status of women in librarianship. To coordinate the activities of ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵunits that consider questions having special relevance for women. To identify lags, gaps, and possible discrimination in resources and programs relating to women. To help develop evaluative tools, guidelines, and programs in cooperation with other ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵunits designed to enhance the opportunities and the image of women in the library profession, thus raising the level of consciousness concerning women. To establish contacts with committees on women within other professional groups and to officially represent ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵconcerns at interdisciplinary meetings on women's equality. To provide council and membership with reports needed for the establishment of policies and actions related to the status of women in librarianship, and monitor ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵunits to ensure consideration of the rights of women.

Roster

Loida A. Garcia-Febo
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Xiaojie Duan
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Joanna Kathleen Gadsby
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Loida A. Garcia-Febo
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Ed.D,MLIS,M.D.
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Shana M. Higgins
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Ellen M. Pozzi
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Giana Torrez
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Hong Yao
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Stephanie Chase
(Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Alexis Nicole Mendoza
(Committee Associate, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Beatrice Calvin
(Primary Staff Liaison, May 11, 2018, to July 31, 2028)
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Resources

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Statements & Notes from COSWL

  • COSWL Calls for Conference Site Reviews in Locations Limiting Women's Rights
    June 2024

    Given recent changes in legislation in the United States which limits access to health care in various circumstances, the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵCommittee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) has issued the following statement:

    The ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵCommittee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) calls on the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵExecutive Board to take expeditious action in support of women and people who are pregnant related to the matter of ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵcontinuing to host conferences in states where a large portion of our attendees, if in a medical crisis, may not be able to receive appropriate emergency medical care.

    While the committee understands contractual obligations to have conference sites booked far in advance, we request that the conference committee explore considering the location of a conference site with local limitations on women's rights, when selecting future locations to ensure that all ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵmembers have equal access to emergency medical care if needed.


    This statement from the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵCommittee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) has been endorsed by the Association of College and Research Libraries Women and Gender Studies Section Executive Committee (ACRL-WGSS) and the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵSocial Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT).

  • COSWL Supports Library Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic
    January 6, 2022

    The ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵ's Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵCOSWL) is in solidarity with library workers in the midst of another COVID surge. We want you to know that we see you and support you during this time. We have listed a few links to provide support from afar:

    - Resolution to Prioritize Library Workers to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
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  • COSWL Endorses the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵSocial Responsibilities Round Table's (SRRT) Statement regarding ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵmeeting in Texas for LibLearnX 2022
    September, 2021

News

Recorded Sessions


  • Webinar, Held January 11, 2024
    Passcode: n!feW9&a

  • Webinar, Held: June 7, 2022
    Slides from session (pdf)

  • Webinar, Held: March 11, 2022

  • Webinar, Held: Dec. 7, 2021
    Access Passcode: WUhF!3b&

  • Webinar, Held: May 4, 2021

  • Webinar, Held: Feb 3, 2021

  • Webinar, Held: January, 2021 during ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵMidwinter Virtual Meeting

  • Webinar, Held: Apr 30, 2019

  • Webinar, Held Mar 18, 2019

Reference Materials

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Last updated 7/16/2024

Composition

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The Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) consists of eleven members appointed from the membership at large serving two year staggered terms and led by chair, serving a one year term.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

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The Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL) consists of eleven members appointed from the membership at large serving two year staggered terms and led by chair, serving a one year term.

Articles In Celebration of Women

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