Like to answer challenging reference questions? Want to put your information skills to use helping good causes? Then Email us at info AT radicalreference DOT info (and let us know what user name by which you'd like to be known) to participate in our growing information activist community!!
RR Volunteers answer questions from the activist and independent journalist community (as well as the general public!). We also provide street reference at demonstrations and other events, work on cataloging projects, discuss projects, share information and get reference support on our discussion list, and meet up with like-minded individuals in local collectives. We've also got a list of Dream projects that we'd like to accomplish, so jump right in if one of these piques your interest.
While the Radical Reference project was established with librarians, library support staff, and library school students in mind, all are welcome to participate.
Once we've created your account, please read the volunteer guidelines to find out what to do next. And if you'd like to find out more and want to meet radical reference volunteers in person, see below for links to library conferences where we're meeting.
Any questions & comments: Please contact us at info at radicalreference dot info.
Solidarity!
At long last, there are Radical Reference iron-on decals for volunteers -- or even those who *aren't* volunteers but want to look radical. But beware, if you're wearing one of these t's, you'll invariably get questions from passers-by so be ready to answer questions!
There are 12 files attached, but you won't need all of them. There are 2 different front decals, and one meant for the back of a shirt. Each image is right-side-up and flipped because some paper (ink-jet paper) needs the image right side up, and some paper (laser paper) needs it flipped. Each image is in .gif and .png format. Most of you will want to download the .gif images. .png files are Fireworks files for those that want to edit or create new iron-ons from these. In addition, I put several images on each sheet so as to save on paper and allow you to quickly and easily make decals for your entire local collective!
Directions (you should get directions with your paper but just in case):
1) Print out the decal. You can find decal paper at most craft stores or from office supply stores like Staples. I found in my search for paper that most stores carry only paper for ink jet printers. However, you can order paper for color laser printers online. I got mine from New Milford Photo. It's called "laser transfer paper" and cost about $21 (including shippping) for 25 sheets of 8 1/2" x 11" paper.
2) Trim the decal close to the edges of the image. I found that rounded edges are better and last a little longer.
3) Lay out a sheet or pillow case on the floor (or several if you're afraid that the floor will be damaged). *Don't* use an ironing board because it's relatively flexible and will not work well when you're pressing down hard on the decal. Iron the sheet/pillow case so there are no wrinkles. Place the t-shirt on the sheet, place the decal on the shirt and press down hard with a very hot iron for several minutes.
4) You're done.
Below is a list of conferences where we meet to plan, work and just have fun with the gang!