Welcome! We're pleased 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?

 

 

 

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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.

 

2. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Dues are annual; current rates are:

$15/year for students & low-income and $25/year for the regular rate for membership in both the parent organization and the UA chapter. (Complete)

$10/year for students & low-income and $20/year for the regular rate for membership in only the UA chapter. (Partial)

 

3. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING?

•         Complete membership: As the parent organization of PLG states, "Membership in Progressive Librarian's Guild (PLG)  includes a subscription to the PLG journal Progressive Librarian, announcements about activities, the membership directory, and - most importantly - the opportunity to be part of a network of like-minded colleagues."  To obtain complete membership, you must pay the appropriate dues, fill out the parent organization's membership form, and be willing to agree to PLG's Statement of Purpose. Benefits also include those for partial membership, as listed below.
•         Partial membership: PLG: UA is one of only six 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 newsletter, 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 UA Chapter Only membership form and pay the appropriate dues.

 

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

As much or as little as you would like. We have bi-weekly meetings, collaborate on our wiki, and promote discussion through our listserv. We don't require a certain amount of participation, but do encourage at least some. 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"

-If interested in complete membership, please also send the membership form for the parent organization, or email it to the Treasurer so we can print it for you.

 

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

Distance members are able to attend meetings through Breeze, collaborate on the wiki and through the listserv, and contribute to our newsletter. Distance students can also run for certain officer positions (Webmaster/Newsletter Editor, Events Coordinator, and Fundraising Coordinator).

 

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". 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.

 

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

You have to join the listserv to get emails; it is the only way we communicate. Here is Listserv Information.

 

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: simply an interest in progressive librarianship and hopefully a willingness to participate and collaborate with us is all we ask.

 

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 listserv and come to our meetings to get a feel for PLG to see if you want to become a member.

 

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, so please do get in touch with us if you are with another group! Those not affiliated with other organizations can still contact us, as we will hopefully have a mailing list soon.

 

 

 

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