This just came on the Council list. There is a Yahoo group for librarians who want to help with the Katrina Recovery Effort.
Category: helpers
Librarians for Peace petition
Also in the libr.org universe, a newish petition to urge the US Government to end the occupation of Iraq.
well, my work here is done
I’m always embarassed when great content sources somehow escape my notice. Please go bookmark librarianactivist.org, right now.
keeping current even without a job
New mom Priscilla Shontz has written a great new article for LISCareer: A Librarian without a Library: Staying Professionally Active While Unemployed. Most of her advice is also great for library sfhool students looking at ways to engage with their future profession while still in school.
minority librarian in residence
Yale has a minority librarian in residence program to try to increase minority representation among Yale library staff. The information page also lists other academic institutions that have similar programs.