Women's Studies Section

Association of College & Research Libraries / American Library Association

WSS Annual Conference 2008 Program

Feminist Publishing: The Evolution of a Revolution
Monday, June 30, 2008
8:00-12:00
Disney's Paradise Pier, Pacific A

From pamphlets and flyers to blogs and webzines, feminist publishing has always existed at the margins of scholarly communication, even as it simultaneously enters and influences the mainstream. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Women’s Studies Section, we explored the dynamic nature of feminist publishing with panelists representing feminist book, magazine, blog, and web publishing. Panelists include Florence Howe of the Feminist Press, Kristin Bender of WomensENews, Tedra Odsell of BitchPhd, Jennifer Nace (WSS member and former feminist bookstore worker), Kimberly Guinta from Routledge, and Lisa Pierce from Greenwood.

Speakers:

• Florence Howe, Emerita Director and Publisher of the Feminist Press at the City University of New York
• Kristin Bender, freelance journalist for WomensENews and reporter for the Oakland Tribune
  • Speech (Word document)
• Tedra Osell, creator of the blog BitchPhD
• Jennifer Nace, Librarian and former member of Left Bank Books Collective
• Kimberly Guinta, Routledge
  • Feminist Publishing at Routledge (Powerpoint)
  • Feminist Publishing at Routledge (Word document)
• Lisa Pierce, Greenwood Press
  • Feminist Advocacy at For-Profit Publishers (Powerpoint)
  • Feminist Advocacy at For-Profit Publishers (Word document)

The Research Committee of the Women's Studies Section also hosted a Poster Session during our General Membership Meeting.

Celebrating 25 Years of the ACRL Women’s Studies Section: Honoring Our Past As We Approach Our Future, presentation at the WSS Social.