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How to Join

Page history last edited by Samantha Gardner 10 years, 7 months ago

 

 

Welcome! We're glad you are considering membership with PLG: UA.

The following is a FAQ for new and potential members. Please read below, and if you have any further questions, contact the appropriate officer to help you. 

 

  1. WHO CAN JOIN PLG?
  2. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
  3. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING?
  4. HOW MUCH OF A COMMITTMENT DO I NEED TO MAKE?
  5. WHERE DO I SEND MY DUES?
  6. WHAT IF I'M A DISTANCE STUDENT IN THE SIRLS PROGRAM OR AN ALUMNI WHO HAS MOVED OUT OF TUCSON?
  7. WHO CAN BE AN OFFICER?
  8. I'VE OFFICIALLY JOINED BUT AM NOT GETTING ANY EMAILS.
  9. I'VE NEVER REALLY DONE ANY ACTIVISM IN THE PAST; WOULD I FEEL AWKWARD JOINING?
  10. I'M STILL NOT SURE IF I'M INTERESTED OR NOT, WHAT ELSE CAN HELP ME DECIDE?
  11. I'M NOT A LIS STUDENT, ALUMNI, OR WORKER; HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?

 

 

 


1. WHO CAN JOIN PLG?

Library and Information Science students at SIRLS, alumni of SIRLS, and current library workers in Tucson at any level can join our PLG: UA Chapter.

 

2. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The current rate for dues is: $20 for two years of membership in the PLG: UA Chapter.

Our parent organization, PLG, has separate rates and a membership form to fill out. You have the option of joining just our chapter by following the instructions below, or joining both by also following the parent organization's instructions to join with them as well. We are fully affiliated but making the joining process separate.

 

3. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING?

PLG: UA is one of only seven student chapters of PLG in the country, and currently the newest, so you would have the opportunity to shape the direction of our chapter and help build our programs, events, and structure. You would be able to participate in creating our blog, work with Tucson community groups to create ties and organize events, and get to know fellow students in the SIRLS program, alumni, and community library workers. Please complete the PLG:UA Chapter Membership Form and submit the appropriate dues.

 

4. HOW MUCH OF A COMMITMENT DO I NEED TO MAKE?

As much or as little as you would like. We have bi-monthly meetings/social events, collaborate on our wiki, and promote discussion through our facebook page. We don't require a certain amount of participation, but we do encourage some participation. However, if you choose to run for an officer position, most will require a substantial time commitment.

 

5. WHERE DO I SEND MY DUES?

        You can send them C/O our Treasurer to the SIRLS building:

                        School of Information Resources and Library Science

                        PLG: UA Chapter -- C/O Treasurer

                        1515 E. 1st St.

                        Tucson, AZ  85719

 

        Checks should be made out to -- "Progressive Librarians Guild: UA Chapter"

 

6. WHAT IF I'M A DISTANCE STUDENT IN THE SIRLS PROGRAM OR AN ALUMNI WHO HAS MOVED OUT OF TUCSON?

Unfortunately at the moment we don't have a platform from which to transmit our meetings through the web. We will try to get something up as soon as possible.

 

7. WHO CAN BE AN OFFICER?

Because we are a University group, only students can run for officer positions; however, any paying member can become a "Project Manager" (PM). A Project Manager takes the lead in organizing a particular event and reports information to the Events Coordinator. There can be more than one PM per project. Having PMs offers more opportunities for those who are not officers to take on leadership roles and participate more within our group.

 

8. I'VE OFFICIALLY JOINED BUT AM NOT GETTING ANY EMAILS

The change in the UA's listserv has kicked our old mailing list offline but we can recreating it. Use our facebook page in the meantime. Thank you for your patience. 

 

9. I'VE NEVER REALLY DONE ANY ACTIVISM IN THE PAST; WOULD I FEEL AWKWARD JOINING?

No, you do not have to be a "seasoned" activist to join PLG. An interest in progressive librarianship and hopefully a willingness to participate and collaborate with us is all we ask. We are very open to everyone's contributions and understand all members have different backgrounds.

 

10. I'M STILL NOT SURE IF I'M INTERESTED OR NOT. WHAT ELSE CAN HELP ME DECIDE?

That's okay -- you can still join the facebook group and come to our meetings to get a feel for PLG to see if you want to become a member. Feel free to ask officers any questions that you may have.

 

11. I'M NOT A LIS STUDENT, ALUMNI, OR WORKER; HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?

We are unable to take individuals as members who do not fall in the above categories; however, we are very interested in collaborating with community groups. Please contact us if you are with another group! Those not affiliated with other organizations can still contact us, as we hopefully will have a mailing list soon.

 

 

 

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