It's a wonderful world.
Not only would the definition of those terms depend on
one's position in the political spectrum, so (it
seems) would one's service in both the public and
private sectors.
MSL
--- "Allen, Doug" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Why do I suspect that the "definition" of a radical
> reference librarian
> might depend entirely on one's personal, political
> perspective. I suspect
> that those on both the left and right would claim to
> believe in social
> justice and equality of opportunity (if not equality
> of result).
>
>
>
> Doug Allen, CRM, CDIA+
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Records Management Program
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> Of Marion Sumerianlibrarian
> Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 5:52 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: definition of radical reference librarian
>
> A quick search (hardly radical) of the Radical
> Reference Librarian website answers the question
> seeking an answer to the definition of "radical
> reference librarain."
>
> "Mission Statement: Radical Reference is a
> collective
> of volunteer library workers who believe in social
> justice and equality. We support activist
> communities,
> progressive organizations, and independent
> journalists
> by providing professional research support,
> education
> and access to information. We work in a
> collaborative
> virtual setting and are dedicated to information
> activism to foster a more egalitarian society.
>
> "That's the official line. Here's "the rest of the
> story." Radical reference originated as a service
> provided by volunteer library workers from all over
> the United States to assist demonstrators and
> activists at the convergence surrounding the
> Republican National Convention in New York City
> August
> 29-September 2, 2004. We are evolving, expanding our
> services, and continuing to utilize our professional
> skills and tools to answer information needs from
> the
> general public, independent journalists, and
> activists. Service will be provided via this web
> site,
> blog, e-mail, chat, phone, in the street and Ouija
> board."
>
> Best,
> MSL
>
>
> --- "White, Bruce" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > >Your Question will be reviewed by a Radical
> > Reference librarian in the next
> > >48 hours.
> >
> > Could some please explain to me what a Radical
> > Reference librarian is? I
> > don't have a clue - sounds like someone who
> > graduated from the University of
> > California, Berkeley in the 60's...
> >
> > Bruce L. White, CRM, PMP
> > Manager, Records Management
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> > 619-696-4671
> > 619-696-2534 (Fax)
> > 619-952-7145 (Cell)
> >
> > "While you're at it, you might as well
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> >
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