Code of Conduct
Anti-Harassment policy
The 2022 AMPLIFY WOMEN CONFERENCE, will be a welcoming, supportive, and comfortable space for all participants. Harassment of conference participants in any form will not be tolerated. By attending this conference, it is agreed upon that participants believe the narratives of marginalized communities and an education 101-style session (eg., explaining why something is racist or a microaggression) will not be provided. If participants want to become more educated on these narratives, they are encouraged to do their own research rather than putting the burden of expectation and education on those from oppressed groups sharing their lived experiences and research during the conference.
Harassment includes, but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability, physical appearance, body size, religion, veteran status or other protected class status; discriminatory or offensive images; intimidation; stalking; harassing or unwanted screen captures or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; and unwelcome sexual attention. All participants in — conference activities are required to conform to the Code of Conduct which applies to all online spaces provided for this conference, including, but not limited to, presentations, poster sessions, online lounges, and online forums such as Twitter. By participating, participants indicate their acceptance of the procedures by which conference organizers may resolve any Code of Conduct incident. Participants violating the anti-harassment policy may be warned or asked to leave by conference organizers.
Participants may discuss sensitive, discriminatory, offensive, or triggering topics in sessions if they are the subject of the session itself (e.g., a session focusing on the silencing of queer history in libraries, or a session about workplace microaggressions experienced by librarians of color), but these subjects should be clear to participants prior to the start of the session.
Recording/Social Media Policy
We see this conference as a place to share information, not only with other participants, but also with those who may not be able to attend. Sessions are, by default, considered open and can be written about on social media unless the presenters make it known that this is not allowed. As a courtesy, please always ask prior to taking screenshots and please be thoughtful and respectful when sharing.
Question-Comments and Dominating Q&A
Please be mindful during Q&A periods and do not hide comments in the guise of questions, or dominate this time to speak, especially if you are in a privileged group. Presenters or session facilitators will ask you to stop.
Reporting Harassment or Violations
If at any point you feel uncomfortable or harassed, or if you witness any violations of these policies, please reach out to any of the conference organizers.
Acknowledgements
This policy was also adapted from Critical Librarianship and Pedagogy Symposium COC
