AvramCamp Planning Committee

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Each year Core sponsors AvramCamp, a safe and welcoming space for women and non-binary technology library workers to explore common challenges faced, learn strategies for dealing with them, and discuss specific tools to build confidence.

This Committee plans and runs AvramCamp, which is held at either or (the event may be in person or virtual, depending on the year); creates the day's schedule; handles the scholarship application, selection, and notification process; creates the evaluation survey and sends it to participants; and writes a summary report after the event.

Roster

Jeremiah Paschke-Wood
(Member, April 4, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Cara Mia Calabrese
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Amy E. Swartz
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Thomas Ferren
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2030)
Julie Reese
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2030)

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Composition

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The committee typically consists of up to 10 members, appointed from the membership. Committee members serve for one- or two-year terms with an option for reappointment not to exceed four years consecutively.

About this Committee

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Deliverables

  • Plans the schedule for the AvramCamp preconference at or ; the Core President/President-elect/Past President will determine if it is held at Core Forum or 91传媒 Annual;
  • Runs the day's events onsite in-person or virtually;
  • Solicits applications for scholarships to attend AvramCamp, select recipients based on a rubric, and notify recipients;
  • Creates the evaluation survey and send it to participants;
  • Writes summary report based on survey responses;
  • Works with other Core committees, sections, and staff to disseminate announcements and the scholarship application.

Expected Time Commitment

  • Holds 7-10 virtual meetings;
  • Group members work an average of 2 hours per month.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Organizational, project management, and planning skills;
  • Empathy for and an understanding of the challenges facing women and non-binary technology workers in libraries;
  • Education, training, and/or adult development;
  • Event planning.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Forward-thinking, tech savvy with the ability to identify technology trends that will impact libraries
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Familiarity with Twitter
  • This Committee benefits from a diverse set of backgrounds which include library types and fresh perspectives to recognize trends and panelists.
  • Leadership experience and someone with a passion for technology demonstrated through previous involvement, employment, or even academic work are the top experiences needed

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