The MELA Social Justice Committee aims to build a dialog between information professionals and promotes all aspects of social justice in Middle East studies librarianship. The Social Justice Committee’s primary focus is to evaluate Middle East librarianship and information science practices through social justice lenses. In collaboration with other MELA members and committees, the Social Justice Committee coordinates communication and works to raise awareness and promote resources.
Charge:
- Increases awareness of social justice issues among the MELA community and inform MELA members by organizing workshops, reading groups, webinars, and other focus groups conversations
- Provides educational resources on the matters of social justice in Middle East libraries and information services
- Advocates for the development, promotion, and improvement of underrepresented communities in the Middle East library and archival collections
Committee Members 2023/2024:
- Aicha Azzaoui (chair)
- Leili Seifi
- Neda Zeraatkar
- Amal Cavender