1. Progressive Librarian’s Guild The University of Arizona Chapter

2. The PLG’s Origin Progressive Librarians Guild was formed in New York City on January 1990 by a group of librarians concerned with our profession's rapid drift into dubious alliances with business and the information industry, and into complacent acceptance of service to an unquestioned political, economic and cultural status quo. Taken from progressivelibrariansguild.org

3. What Does The PLG Stand For? Providing a forum for the open exchange of progressive views on library issues. Supporting progressive and democratic library activities locally, nationally and internationally. Supporting librarians as they act to effect changes in their own libraries. Bridging the gaps between school, public, academic and special libraries, and between public and technical services. Encouraging debate about strategies adopted from the business world, democratic forms of library administration, and unity between librarians and other library workers. Considering the impact of technology in the library, on library services, and on public discourse. Considering the ethics of librarianship from a social responsibility perspective. Facilitating networking between progressive librarians and other professional and scholarly groups dealing with communications as well as global political, social, economic and cultural trends.

4. The University of Arizona Chapter of the PLG 2013-2014 President || Samantha Gardner 2013 Vice-President || Kari Quiballo

5. UA-PLG’s Purpose To promote interest in library student activism and awareness from a progressive viewpoint in regards to issues affecting the freedom of information and social responsibility. To provide fellowship among library students and alumni, faculty, and working librarians, as well as the community. The UA Student Chapter of PLG will also strive to "operate within the spirit of socially responsible activist librarianship that PLG works to embody", as stated in the PLG parent organization statement of purpose.

6. Why Join The PLG? Join if you’re interested in:  Librarianship from a progressive perspective  Intellectual liberty  Improving communities through libraries  Open access to information

7. More PLG Information Website { plg-sirls.pbworks.com Facebook { facebook.com/groups/UA.PLG