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Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL)

Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL)

 

Officially represent the diversity of women's interest within ALA and to ensure that the association considers the rights of the majority (women) in the library field. Promote and initiate the collection, analysis, dissemination, and coordination of information on the status of women in librarianship. Coordinate the activities of ALA units that consider questions having special relevance for women. Identify lags, gaps, and possible discrimination in resources and programs relating to women. Help develop evaluative tools, guidelines, and programs in cooperation with other ALA units designed to enhance the opportunities and the image of women in the library profession, thus raising the level of consciousness concerning women. Establish contacts with committees on women within other professional groups and to officially represent ALA concerns at interdisciplinary meetings on women's equality. Provide council and membership with reports needed for the establishment of policies and actions related to the status of women in librarianship, and monitor ALA units to ensure consideration of the rights of women. Related materials can be found in Record Group 81 at the ALA Archives.

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Recent Submissions

  • Agenda - December 2013 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2013-12-09)
    Agenda for a December 2013 meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes - February 2012 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2012-02-06)
    Meeting minutes from a February 2012 conference call.
  • Meeting Minutes - January 2012 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2012-01-21)
    Meeting minutes from the 2012 Midwinter Meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes - June 2011 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2011-06-25)
    Meeting minutes from the 2011 Annual Conference.
  • Meeting Minutes - January 2008 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2008-01-13)
    Meeting minutes from the 2008 Midwinter Meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes - June 2007 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2007-06-24)
    Meeting minutes of the 2007 Annual Conference.
  • Meeting Minutes - January 2007 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2007-01-20)
    Meeting minutes from the 2007 Midwinter Meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes - June 2006 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2006-06)
    Meeting minutes from the 2006 Annual Conference.
  • Meeting Minutes - June 2005 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2005-06-24)
    Meeting minutes from the 2005 Annual Conference.
  • Meeting Minutes - January 2005 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2005-01-15)
    Meeting minutes from the 2005 Midwinter Meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes - June 2004 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2004-06-26)
    Meeting minutes from the 2004 Annual Conference.
  • Meeting Minutes - January 2004 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2004-01-10)
    Meeting minutes from the 2004 Midwinter Meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes - January 2000 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (2000-01-15)
    Meeting minutes from the 2000 Midwinter Meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes - June 1998 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (1998-06-27)
    Meeting minutes from the 1998 Annual Conference.
  • Meeting Minutes - January 1998 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (1998-01-10)
    Meeting minutes from the 1998 Midwinter Meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes - June 1997 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (1997-06-28)
    Meeting minutes from the 1997 Annual Conference.
  • Meeting Minutes - February 1997 
    Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (1997-02-15)
    Meeting minutes from the 1997 Midwinter Meeting.