2020 MARAC Mutual Aid Network

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The "Mutual Aid 101 Toolkit" explains that mutual aid is: "a practice and politics that emphasizes solidarity rather than charity" and that "recognize[s] that our well-being, health and dignity are all bound up in each other."

In an effort to engage our community and to strengthen our bonds at a time when we are all feeling the enormous pressures, MARAC would like to organize a way for community members to connect to one another. If you're interested in reaching out to support colleagues in need or in offering your support for the greater community, please use the following form to let us know. We will follow up to put individuals in contact and coordinate a group effort to share resources, spread well-being, and support archivists in need.

Email *

Tell us about yourself: how would you like to be identified? (Feel free to enter either your name or "anonymous" for those who would prefer to do so.) *

How would you prefer to be reached? Please provide either an e-mail address or phone number. We will not divulge your contact information without first asking permission. *

Tell us how you would like to be involved: how would you like to work with other archivists?

I am hoping to provide support to others.

I am hoping to receive support from others.

Other:

For those interesting in providing support, please indicate what resources you might be willing to share.

Individual or Institutional Advocacy (i.e., letter writing, impact stories, and other forms of advocacy targeted toward individual institutions)

Financial Support for Affected Individuals (i.e., archivists, technicians, interns, and others)

Financial Support for Affected Communities (i.e., creating communities, donors, patrons, and others)

Housing Support for Affected Individuals (i.e., temporary housing, storage, and/or rent)

Personal Emotional Support for Affected Individuals (i.e., friendship, child care, and any other services to help ease individual burdens)

Professional Expertise and Mentorship for Affected Individuals (i.e., advice, consultation, and collaboration)

Technical Support for Affected Individuals (i.e., laptops, wifi hotspots, and/or expertise)

Supplies for Personal Care (i.e., PPE, face masks, groceries, and any additional needs)

Supplies for Collections Care (i.e., archival supplies, housing, and storage)

Other:

If you're interested in providing support, please specify the ways you would like to make yourself available.

Virtually. I am open to letter writing campaigns, e-mails, phone calls, or zoom chats.

Physically. I am happy to make deliveries of supplies or equipment.

Financially. I am open to making donations to support any financial needs.

Other:

If you're able to provide physical support, please specify your caucus region to help us coordinate support efforts.

Delaware

District of Columbia

Maryland

New Jersey

New York

Pennsylvania

Virginia

West Virginia

If you're interested in providing support, please specify the amount of your time you would be willing to extend.

1 hour or less

1-3 hours

3-5 hours

Other:

For those looking for support, please indicate the kinds of support you need.