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==== LFP regional hub events: Philly ====
 
==== LFP regional hub events: Philly ====
 
===== Intro =====
 
===== Intro =====
* A space for LFP members and our extended community to meet, learn organizing skills, share about library work, and be in community together.  
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* A space for LFP members and our invited community to meet, learn organizing skills, share about library work, and be in community together.  
* April 15-16th, Philadelphia.  
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* Saturday, April 15th, 10 am to 6 pm, Philadelphia. We will also have some low-key activities on Friday April 14th and Sunday April 16th.
  
 
===== Please read and abide by our community documents =====
 
===== Please read and abide by our community documents =====
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===== Things to know before your arrival  =====
 
===== Things to know before your arrival  =====
====== Transit ======
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===== Venue =====  
TBD
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First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia - Parish Room. 2125 Chestnut Street. The space is fully accessible, and very close to transit, parking lots, food, accommodations, and more.
===== Venue and accommodations =====  
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TBD
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===== Accommodations =====  
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Our venue is in Center City Philadelphia (in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood) and nearby hotels can be pricey. The closest and least expensive hotel that we have seen so far is Motto by Hilton (31 S 19th Street, 5 minute walk to the venue, around $240/night). Airbnbs in the neighborhood are more affordable at $100-$200/night. Neighborhoods further afield may have less expensive accommodations, and the venue is closest to the 22nd Street Trolley Station (serving trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36).
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We will also be asking local attendees if they can host participants coming in from out of town; we have asked attendees to indicate on their RSVP form if they will need accommodation. Please reach out to Alison or Chinyere with any accommodation questions or needs.
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===== Food =====
 
===== Food =====
TBD
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Our venue is situated in a neighborhood with numerous food options, including lots of great vegan food. We will also be offering food at the venue (either coffee/bagels, snacks, lunch, or some combination of the three. Check back on the wiki for updates).
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===== What to bring =====
 
===== What to bring =====
TBD
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Wear comfortable, casual clothing. Bring proof of a negative covid test, a mask, and additional covid tests if you wish. Bring something to take notes. The venue has wifi. Bring any swag that you want to share with other attendees - eg zines, union buttons, fun stuff from your library.
  
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===== Transit and parking =====
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Public transit
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Parking
 
===== Agenda draft =====  
 
===== Agenda draft =====  
  
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===== Agenda ideas sharing space (add an asterisk next to someone else's idea if you really want to see that) =====
 
* Powermapping session - learning about who holds power in our communities and how to shift power dynamics
 
* Remove data from data brokers session
 
* Privacy and info access for reproductive care seekers
 
* Anti-harassment, anti-doxxing for library workers and our communities
 
* Labor organizing group skillshare
 
* How to deal with being the only “tech person” in your library
 
* Intermediate cybersecurity and learning basic system administration skills
 
* Addressing “tech phobia” among library staff
 
* Community organizing skillshares for fighting back against invasive technology
 
* How to build privacy-forward state library organizations
 
* How to make convincing arguments about privacy to library stakeholders
 
* Evaluating collections contracts based on privacy concerns
 
* Right-sizing assessment activities to protect user privacy
 
* Justifying privacy choices to administrators
 
* Incorporating privacy concerns into inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) initiatives
 
* Sharing templates for later adding to the GitHub (e.g. programming, handouts, info-bookmarks, etc.); refamiliarizing ourselves to the GitHub space and materials there
 

Revision as of 16:42, 10 March 2023

LFP regional hub events: Philly

Intro
  • A space for LFP members and our invited community to meet, learn organizing skills, share about library work, and be in community together.
  • Saturday, April 15th, 10 am to 6 pm, Philadelphia. We will also have some low-key activities on Friday April 14th and Sunday April 16th.
Please read and abide by our community documents
Code of Conduct
Community Agreements

Developed by consensus on August 7, 2021

  • Inclusive
  • Remembering Our/My Context
  • Ask Up - Jargon Gesture - Say Your Acronyms
  • Forgiving
  • Write Bigger /Speak Up
  • Provide Grace
  • OOPS/Ouch - Accountability
  • Freedom to Move
  • Acknowledgement for community agreements flexibility
  • Hands instead of clapping - Deaf applause
  • Recognize Power & Privilege
  • One Mic, One Speaker

Added September 2022

  • Land the plane (make your point, wrap it up gesture)
Things to know before your arrival
Venue

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia - Parish Room. 2125 Chestnut Street. The space is fully accessible, and very close to transit, parking lots, food, accommodations, and more.

Accommodations

Our venue is in Center City Philadelphia (in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood) and nearby hotels can be pricey. The closest and least expensive hotel that we have seen so far is Motto by Hilton (31 S 19th Street, 5 minute walk to the venue, around $240/night). Airbnbs in the neighborhood are more affordable at $100-$200/night. Neighborhoods further afield may have less expensive accommodations, and the venue is closest to the 22nd Street Trolley Station (serving trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34, and 36).

We will also be asking local attendees if they can host participants coming in from out of town; we have asked attendees to indicate on their RSVP form if they will need accommodation. Please reach out to Alison or Chinyere with any accommodation questions or needs.

Food

Our venue is situated in a neighborhood with numerous food options, including lots of great vegan food. We will also be offering food at the venue (either coffee/bagels, snacks, lunch, or some combination of the three. Check back on the wiki for updates).

What to bring

Wear comfortable, casual clothing. Bring proof of a negative covid test, a mask, and additional covid tests if you wish. Bring something to take notes. The venue has wifi. Bring any swag that you want to share with other attendees - eg zines, union buttons, fun stuff from your library.

Transit and parking

Public transit

Parking

Agenda draft
Day Time Agenda item Facilitator
Saturday 10 am
Saturday 11 am
Saturday 12 pm
Saturday 1 pm Lunch
Saturday 2 pm
Saturday 3 pm
Saturday 4 pm
Saturday 5 pm
Saturday 6 pm Break
Saturday 7 pm Dinner???
Saturday Evening Social event
Sunday 10 am Group activity/field trip locally
Sunday Other activities TBD