WHEREAS Librarians and Archivists with Palestine (LAP), founded in 2013, is an all-volunteer network of self-defined librarians, archivists, and information workers in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for self-determination; and
WHEREAS LAP researches, generates educational resources, and is an advocacy organization for concerns of archives and broader cultural heritage organizations and workers in Palestine through the creation of zines, repository profiles, syllabi, and issue statements and reports, such as “Israeli Damage to Archives, Libraries, and Museums in Gaza, October 2023–January 2024”; and
WHEREAS LAP has continued to provide support and solidarity with Palestinian repositories and workers by fundraising initiatives; almost 10 years of “One Book, Many Communities” campaigns; book drives; and other initiatives to support libraries and refugees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Librarians and Archivists with Palestine be honored with a 2024 SAA Council Exemplary Service Award for their ongoing advocacy work supporting archives and cultural heritage in Palestine.
Presented August 17, 2024