Copy of Copy of Justice at Work for Denver Public Library
A course for the Denver Public Library community to support its commitment to justice and equity
Welcome from the Instructor
How to Use This Course
Guiding Beliefs and Course Objectives
Land Acknowledgement
Before we begin...
Introduction
TEMPLATE: Create Your Power Flower
REFLECTION: On Identity
Social Identity
DISCUSSION: What is Power?
Social Power
RESOURCE: What Is Intersectionality?
QUICK QUIZ: Identity + Power
Five Faces of Oppression: Why Diversity Is Not Enough
WORKBOOK: Justice at Work Library Analysis Workbook
Preparing Yourself for Difficult Content
Exploitation
READING: Vocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Marginalization
Powerlessness
On Paulo Freire: Extended Interview and Resources
QUICK QUIZ: Understanding Oppression Part 1
Understanding Oppression, Part 2
Remember to Breathe
Cultural Dominance
RESOURCE: What is White Supremacy?
Harm and Violence
REFLECTION: How do we respond to oppression?
RESOURCE: A Word on Microaggressions
WORKSHEET: The Five Faces in Your Library Community
WORKSHEET: The Five Faces Impact
DISCUSSION: What is the difference between resistance and solidarity?
Six Ways We Resist
Escape
Revolt
Petition and Protest
Achievement and Success
Community Building
Defiance
QUICK QUIZ: Resistance in Review
WORKSHEET: Resistance in Your Community
What Does Solidarity Look Like?
WORKSHEET: Solidarity Actions in Your Community
Solidarity Actions You Can Take
WORKSHEET: Personal Solidarity Commitments
WORKSHEET: Collective Solidarity Commitments
BONUS: Idea Exchange for Public Libraries