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==== LFP Camp ====
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==== Common Ground for Intellectual Freedom ====
 
===== Intro =====
 
===== Intro =====
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This is an in-person weekend camp for Library Freedom Project! It will take place from September 20-23 2024 at Hands in 4 Youth Camp, 256 Macopin Rd, West Milford, NJ 07480
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We're so excited to welcome you to Common Ground for Intellectual Freedom, a two-day in-person convening for librarians and our allies working to defend intellectual freedom. This event is co-hosted by Urban Librarians Unite, Library Futures, Library Freedom Project, and EveryLibrary Institute, and sponsored by the Mellon Foundation.
  
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Folks should plan to arrive by Friday evening and leave anytime on Monday. We are planning for the camp will serve us lunch and dinner on Friday, all meals on Saturday and Sunday, and breakfast on Monday.
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Common Ground will be held October 20 to 22, 2025 near Little Rock, Arkansas
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Common Ground will be a two-day convening of approximately 50-70 library workers and fellow travelers from the policy and advocacy space.
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Our agenda will focus on peer-to-peer learning and skill-sharing, intending to build our collective power and resilience, and drawing upon the shared expertise of our communities.  
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This convening will enable front-line staff and advocates to create immediate, practical tools and connections to bring back to our home communities and advocacy spaces. A secondary goal is to bring new, aligned voices in civil rights, community organizing, and on-the-ground policy and advocacy into ongoing coalition work around intellectual freedom to create new connections and communities of practice.
  
 
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====== Community Agreements ======
 
====== Community Agreements ======
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* W.A.I.T. – Why Am I Talking?
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* Consider your boundaries
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* Recognize Power & Privilege
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* Respect the boundaries of others
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* E.L.M.O. - Enough Let's Move On
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* Take Breaks
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* Make Space, Take Space
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* Did everyone get to contribute?
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* Confidentiality/Chill Chatham House Rule
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* Ponder before you share
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* Provide Grace and Be Forgiving
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* Access needs
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* Oops/Ouch Accountability
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* Minimize phone use
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* Self Care and Community Care
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* Deescalate conflict
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* Write Bigger/Speak Up/Deaf Applause and Hand Signals (reminder: no mic!)
 
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* One Mic, One Speaker
 
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* Get On Stack (Progressive Stack?)
 
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* Someone Remembers to Keep Time
 
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* We will review and add to the community agreements at camp as needed
 
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===== [https://libraryfreedom.wiki/html/public_html/index.php/Main_Page/Meetings/LFPCamp2024/Agenda Agenda] =====
 
  
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===== Things to know before your arrival at camp =====
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===== [https://libraryfreedom.wiki/html/public_html/index.php/Main_Page/Common_Ground/Agenda Agenda] =====
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====== Camp fees ======
 
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LFP Camp is on a sliding scale, and we asked what you could pay in your RSVP form. The general fee for those who can afford it is $250. You can make your payment to camp via Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp, credit card, or check. Contact Alison to arrange your payment method.
 
  
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====== Transit ======
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====== How we are organizing this agenda ======  
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If you are driving to camp, you will park in the Labadorf lot. Drive all the way in from the main entrance on the main road, and you will basically run right into the Labadorf building. Taxis and rideshares should also take you directly to this point. Don't get dropped off at the main entrance because it is quite a walk to the Labadorf building.  
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We have two categories of breakout sessions on our agenda: Structured Sessions, and Collaborative Conversations.  
  
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If you are taking a flight, you should plan to arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport. Train travelers should arrive at Newark Penn Station. We have arranged shuttle buses to go from EWR and Penn Station to camp.  
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Collaborative Conversations are meant to be more of an open discussion, with no expectation that facilitators need to prepare notes, slides, or other materials in advance (however, if you wish to do so, it would be welcome and we can discuss). Participants in these conversations will be asked to bring their own ideas. Facilitators are expected to designate someone to take stack (“stack” is the list names of those waiting to speak), a notetaker, and a timekeeper, help uphold our community agreements (which we will discuss at length in the convening introduction) and generally help the conversation flow.  
  
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The shuttle bus will pick up at Terminal A passenger pickup (there should be an area for bus pickup).
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Structured Sessions are where facilitators will prepare and then deliver to the group a 20-30 minute presentation, followed by a group discussion. Some of these sessions will have pre-readings, which we will share prior to the event. Facilitators are also expected to designate someone to take stack (“stack” is the list names of those waiting to speak), a notetaker, and a timekeeper, help uphold our community agreements (which we will discuss at length in the convening introduction) and generally help the conversation flow.
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Alison will be in touch with the driver directly on Friday.
 
  
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Shuttle bus schedule - this is subject to change, but as of August 15th this is our schedule.  
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On day two, we will break into affinity groups organized around subjects that participants wish to continue collaborating on after the convening.  
  
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Friday, September 20th:
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===== Info sessions =====
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1st shuttle, Friday, 1 pm: Pickup at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal A, then 1:15 pickup at Newark Penn Station, then arrive at camp at 2 pm.
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Prior to the in-person convening, we will be hosting three optional virtual information sessions for Common Ground participants. Here are the dates for the information sessions:
  
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2nd shuttle, Friday, 3 pm: Pickup at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal A, then 3:15 pickup at Newark Penn Station, then arrive at camp at 4 pm.
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* Info Session 1: September 23rd, 12 pm Pacific/1 pm Mountain/2 pm Central/3 pm Eastern
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* Info Session 2: October 1st, 9 am Pacific/10 am Mountain/11 am Central/12 pm Eastern
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* Info Session 3: October 7th, 2 pm Pacific/3 pm Mountain/4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern
  
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3rd shuttle, Friday, 5 pm: Pickup at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal A, then 5:15 pickup at Newark Penn Station, then arrive at camp at 6 pm.
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Please get in touch with conference conveners for the Zoom link.
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4th shuttle, Friday, 7 pm: Pickup at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal A, then 7:15 pickup at Newark Penn Station, then arrive at camp at 8 pm.
 
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Monday, September 23rd:
 
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1st shuttle, Monday, 7 am : Pickup at Hands In 4 Youth, stop at Newark Penn Station at 7:45 am, stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) at 8:30 am.
 
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2nd shuttle, Monday, 9 am: Pickup Hands In 4 Youth, stop at Newark Penn Station at 9:45, stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) at 10:30 am.
 
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3rd shuttle, Monday, 11 am: Pickup at Hands In 4 Youth, stop at Newark Penn Station at 11:45 am, stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) at 12:30 pm.
 
  
 
===== Venue and accommodations =====  
 
===== Venue and accommodations =====  
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Hands in 4 Youth Camp, West Milford NJ.
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Our meeting venue and accommodations are at The Vines Center.
  
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We will be staying in camp cabins, which are pretty spare. Most of the rooms are shared; we may be able to accommodate a few people who want a solo room, but not many. Those who wish to pitch tents are welcome to; please contact Alison if you want to pitch a tent.
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Wifi is "4-H Guest" with no password.
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The camp provides pillows, sheets, and blankets, but you should also bring your own more comfortable ones if you want.
 
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You must bring your own towels and toiletries!
 
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Cabins and dorms have power outlets.
 
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If you are pitching a tent, you will set up near the Labadorf building, which is also where we will eat and where half of our group will sleep.
 
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If driving into camp, you will park in the Labadorf lot which also has a ramp for accessibility.
 
  
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Room check-in at the Vines Center begins at 3 p.m. CDT on Monday. All rooms are single occupancy with a private bath (unless we talked about another arrangement). We will have a common area to hang out and network beginning at on Monday. If you are arriving very early on Monday and cannot wait at the Airport for the first van at 12:15pm, please text John Chrastka at 708-819-0352 this weekend.
  
 
===== Accessibility info =====
 
===== Accessibility info =====
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Our main spaces will be Labadorf and the Nature Lodge. These buildings are immediately adjacent to each other and require just a very short walk to get from one to the other. They each have some steps to get into the buildings. Restrooms are inside of the Labadorf building.
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Reach out to Leah (ldudak@urbanlibrariansunite.org) with any accessibility or dietary issues.
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We will also be using the second floor of Labadorf for some activities, which is up a typical flight of steps.  
 
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The Franklin building is where some of our participants will stay, and that is about a 5 minute walk from Labadorf.  
 
  
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The main parking lot is next to the Labadorf building and the parking lot has a ramp.
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To help make this event accessible to everyone, we're asking attendees to avoid wearing fragrances, scented hair products, and lotions. These can cause reactions for people with sensitivities. Thanks for helping us create a welcoming space for our whole community. Learn more at http://sharetheair.ucla.edu. If you need to discuss any accessibility needs or accommodations, please contact the organizers at 718-513-9564
  
 
===== Food =====
 
===== Food =====
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The camp will be providing all of our meals. Please make sure we are aware of your dietary needs well in advance! The camp can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, vegan and gluten-free, and more.
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We will be providing all meals from dinner on Monday evening to lunch on Wednesday afternoon.
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Our accommodations include kitchens in each building, so we will have plenty of space to bring our own snacks and drinks.  
 
  
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We are planning for the camp will serve us lunch and dinner on Friday, all meals on Saturday and Sunday, and breakfast on Monday.
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===== Airport vans  =====
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* Monday, October 20th, we will have two 12-passenger vans to transport you from the Little Rock Airport to the Vines Center.
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* The first van will leave at 12:15 p.m. CDT and then on the 15s every hour until the last van leaves at 6:15 p.m.
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* The vans will be parked outside the baggage claim exit doors. Please look for "Village Travel" vans (you can see their logo on their website https://www.govillagetravel.com/).
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* The ride to the Vines Center is approximately 35 minutes.
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* If your flight is delayed past 6:15pm CDT, please call or text John Chrastka as soon as possible to arrange transportation. You will not be left on your own.
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* Wednesday airport vans depart the Vines Center at 12:15 pm CDT and 2:15 pm CDT.
  
 
===== Covid protocols =====
 
===== Covid protocols =====
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We will be asking all campers to show a negative covid rapid test upon arrival to camp or prior to arriving. We will also have many additional tests (as well as masks) available at the camp. Most of our time at camp will be spent outside, other than indoor activities like eating, sleeping, and using the bathroom. We encourage all campers to mask indoors when possible. Many of the camp activities outside will take place in an open-air stadium-style seating space, and the rest will be in open outdoor camp in different areas.
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* Please rapid test before you come and wear a mask if you feel sick.
  
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At our last camp, we used a red/yellow/green stickering system on nametags to indicate covid caution levels. We plan to use this again, likely defined as follows:
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===== What to bring =====
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* Red sticker: please mask around me at all times
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* Casual, comfortable clothing and shoes
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* Yellow sticker: please mask around me indoors
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* Business cards
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* Green sticker: masking according to others' needs
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* Refillable water bottle
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* Notetaking equipment of your preference
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* Bug spray
  
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===== Things to do at the camp =====
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===== In case of emergency or travel issues =====
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* Hiking and walking trails
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* In case of travel delays, contact organizers at 267-909-2891
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* Swimming if we have a lifeguard
 
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* Ropes course
 
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* Fishing (BYO equipment)
 
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* Hanging out by the lake
 
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* Bonfires in evening
 
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===== Weather =====
 
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Weather is looking lovely! Highs in the low 70s, overnight lows in the high 50s. Humidity might make it feel a little warmer. Bring layers!
 
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* Bath towel - camp does NOT provide towels
 
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* Camp does provide bed linens and pillows, but bring your own if you want nicer ones
 
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* Sturdy shoes, either hiking boots or sneakers
 
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* Flip flops or shower shoes (optional, nice to have)
 
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* Bathrobe
 
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* Reusable water bottle
 
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* Toiletries
 
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* Masks
 
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* Covid tests
 
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* Hand sanitizer
 
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* Notebook and pen for written notes
 
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* Casual and comfortable clothing
 
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* Something warmer for the evening
 
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* Snacks, drinks, or special dietary foods that you want
 
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* Sunscreen
 
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* Bug spray
 
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* Games, crafts, or other activities to share
 
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* Something to sit on outdoors, if you want
 
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* Zine or art-making supplies
 
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* Zines for a zine swap
 
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* Other fun swag, like if you have pins from your union eg
 
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* LFP gear (tshirts, hats, etc) if you have them :)
 

Latest revision as of 15:38, 20 October 2025

Common Ground for Intellectual Freedom[edit]

Intro[edit]

We're so excited to welcome you to Common Ground for Intellectual Freedom, a two-day in-person convening for librarians and our allies working to defend intellectual freedom. This event is co-hosted by Urban Librarians Unite, Library Futures, Library Freedom Project, and EveryLibrary Institute, and sponsored by the Mellon Foundation.

Common Ground will be held October 20 to 22, 2025 near Little Rock, Arkansas

Common Ground will be a two-day convening of approximately 50-70 library workers and fellow travelers from the policy and advocacy space.

Our agenda will focus on peer-to-peer learning and skill-sharing, intending to build our collective power and resilience, and drawing upon the shared expertise of our communities.

This convening will enable front-line staff and advocates to create immediate, practical tools and connections to bring back to our home communities and advocacy spaces. A secondary goal is to bring new, aligned voices in civil rights, community organizing, and on-the-ground policy and advocacy into ongoing coalition work around intellectual freedom to create new connections and communities of practice.

Please read and abide by our community documents[edit]
Code of Conduct[edit]
Community Agreements[edit]
  • Consider your boundaries
  • Respect the boundaries of others
  • Take Breaks
  • Did everyone get to contribute?
  • Ponder before you share
  • Access needs
  • Minimize phone use
  • Deescalate conflict
Agenda[edit]
How we are organizing this agenda[edit]

We have two categories of breakout sessions on our agenda: Structured Sessions, and Collaborative Conversations.

Collaborative Conversations are meant to be more of an open discussion, with no expectation that facilitators need to prepare notes, slides, or other materials in advance (however, if you wish to do so, it would be welcome and we can discuss). Participants in these conversations will be asked to bring their own ideas. Facilitators are expected to designate someone to take stack (“stack” is the list names of those waiting to speak), a notetaker, and a timekeeper, help uphold our community agreements (which we will discuss at length in the convening introduction) and generally help the conversation flow.

Structured Sessions are where facilitators will prepare and then deliver to the group a 20-30 minute presentation, followed by a group discussion. Some of these sessions will have pre-readings, which we will share prior to the event. Facilitators are also expected to designate someone to take stack (“stack” is the list names of those waiting to speak), a notetaker, and a timekeeper, help uphold our community agreements (which we will discuss at length in the convening introduction) and generally help the conversation flow.

On day two, we will break into affinity groups organized around subjects that participants wish to continue collaborating on after the convening.

Info sessions[edit]

Prior to the in-person convening, we will be hosting three optional virtual information sessions for Common Ground participants. Here are the dates for the information sessions:

  • Info Session 1: September 23rd, 12 pm Pacific/1 pm Mountain/2 pm Central/3 pm Eastern
  • Info Session 2: October 1st, 9 am Pacific/10 am Mountain/11 am Central/12 pm Eastern
  • Info Session 3: October 7th, 2 pm Pacific/3 pm Mountain/4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern

Please get in touch with conference conveners for the Zoom link.

Venue and accommodations[edit]

Our meeting venue and accommodations are at The Vines Center.

Wifi is "4-H Guest" with no password.

Room check-in at the Vines Center begins at 3 p.m. CDT on Monday. All rooms are single occupancy with a private bath (unless we talked about another arrangement). We will have a common area to hang out and network beginning at on Monday. If you are arriving very early on Monday and cannot wait at the Airport for the first van at 12:15pm, please text John Chrastka at 708-819-0352 this weekend.

Accessibility info[edit]

Reach out to Leah ([email protected]) with any accessibility or dietary issues.

To help make this event accessible to everyone, we're asking attendees to avoid wearing fragrances, scented hair products, and lotions. These can cause reactions for people with sensitivities. Thanks for helping us create a welcoming space for our whole community. Learn more at http://sharetheair.ucla.edu. If you need to discuss any accessibility needs or accommodations, please contact the organizers at 718-513-9564

Food[edit]

We will be providing all meals from dinner on Monday evening to lunch on Wednesday afternoon.

Airport vans[edit]
  • Monday, October 20th, we will have two 12-passenger vans to transport you from the Little Rock Airport to the Vines Center.
  • The first van will leave at 12:15 p.m. CDT and then on the 15s every hour until the last van leaves at 6:15 p.m.
  • The vans will be parked outside the baggage claim exit doors. Please look for "Village Travel" vans (you can see their logo on their website https://www.govillagetravel.com/).
  • The ride to the Vines Center is approximately 35 minutes.
  • If your flight is delayed past 6:15pm CDT, please call or text John Chrastka as soon as possible to arrange transportation. You will not be left on your own.
  • Wednesday airport vans depart the Vines Center at 12:15 pm CDT and 2:15 pm CDT.
Covid protocols[edit]
  • Please rapid test before you come and wear a mask if you feel sick.
What to bring[edit]
  • Casual, comfortable clothing and shoes
  • Business cards
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Notetaking equipment of your preference
  • Bug spray
In case of emergency or travel issues[edit]
  • In case of travel delays, contact organizers at 267-909-2891
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