Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL)
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Statements & Notes from COSWL
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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).
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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
- COSWL to Host 'Salary Equity and Library Workers' Free Webinar Jan. 11, 2024
- Women in Librarianship and Wellness webinar
Recorded Sessions
Webinar, Held January 11, 2024
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Webinar, Held: June 7, 2022
Slides from session (pdf)
Webinar, Held: March 11, 2022
Webinar, Held: Dec. 7, 2021
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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
Social Media Pages
Other Women's Groups within ALA
- Feminist Task Force(of SRRT)
- (of ACRL)
Other Non-ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵOrganizations
Last updated 7/16/2024
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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.
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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.