ALA 2019 Poster: The Intersection of Academic Librarianship, Collaboration, and Social Justice: (CCYS) Film Discussion Series

About:  A film series (averaging 2-4 films annually) using the library’s collections & run by a librarian member of Salem State University's CCYS.  Events include a film screening and thought-provoking discussion led by an engaging faculty expert or panel.  Community groups and alumni have been a part of discussion panels as well.  The series is designed to stimulate discussion and awareness of issues relating to childhood and the well-being of children and youth.  Free and open to the public.  (Typical event run-time 1.5-2 hours.)  2012-present.

Outcomes:

• Stimulate discussion & awareness of social justice issues relating to the well-being of children and youth
• Bring together interdisciplinary faculty and students with campus and community-based groups
• Improve library film collections surrounding social justice issues related to youth
• Promote library collections through their use in the series
• Increase visibility of the Center for Childhood and Youth Studies by adding to its programming

CCYS Film Discussion Series The Mask You Live In

CCYS Film Discussion Series Someday Melissa

Blessinger, K., et al. (2015).  “Implementing a Film Series for Community Engagement." Codex, 3(2), 25-46.

Cross, Cheryl, et al. (2014). "Streaming Film: How to Serve Our Users." Serials Review, 40(3), 154-157.

Kinder, S. and Montgomery, J. (2015). "Faraway Flix: An Experiment in Collaborative Library Outreach." Kentucky Libraries, 79(2), 3-5.

Purcell, J. B. K., et al. (2017). "Lights, Camera, Activism: Using a Film Series to Generate Feminist Dialogue About Campus Sexual Violence."  Family Relations, 66(1), 139-153.