We have added the following session to our great line-up of workshops and panels dealing with the newest immigration and anti-ethnic studies in the State of Arizona. Representatives from the University of Arizona and Tucson Unified School District will speak about the laws and the impacts it will have on librarianship, education and equal access to information. We hope to have a great discussion on how these laws will affect our profession.

Workshop 6: SB 1070, HB 2281 and Librarianship in Arizona

Presenters: Roberto “Dr. Cintli” Rodriguez (UA Mexican American-Raza Studies Professor), Darlane Santa Cruz (UA Graduate Student), Sean Arce (Director of TUSD Mexican American Studies) & Kim Dominguez (Pima College Student/Social Justice Education Project Coordinator). Moderated by Elizabeth Soltero, REFORMA-Tucson President.

Description: UA and TUSD representatives will speak about current Arizona legislation SB1070 and HB2281.  This discussion will focus on the impact of these laws on librarianship, education and equal access to information. Question and discussion will be moderated.

Posted on May 25th, 2010 by jcruz
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