CALL TO ACTION! genderm⊛re Reading Group
Have you ever wondered how a library reading group is created? How are books, articles, podcasts, and other materials chosen for discussion?
The genderm⊛re Centre invites young people aged 15 to 25 to co-create a young adult reading group alongside the Center’s librarians. Together, participants will decide the group’s name, guidelines, promotional strategies, and ways to engage more peers. They will also select books, podcasts, and TV series focused on gender-related topics to explore and discuss in a supportive and inclusive space.
Planning meetings will be held 1-2 times per month in the afternoons and will use participatory methods like brainstorming, role-playing, and design thinking. Everyone will have the chance to share their ideas and shape the project together..
Want to join? Fill out the form or contact us at gendermore@unimore.it
genderm⊛re is a permanent centre within the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia’s Library System. This centre focuses on documenting, studying, and promoting awareness of gender disparities in scientific research and technological innovation. Its key areas of activity include cataloging scientific resources related to gender studies, conducting bibliometric and qualitative analyses of Unimore researchers’ output and career paths, and developing initiatives to raise public awareness on gender disparities.
Collections
The genderm⊛re Centre maintains a hybrid collection, combining both physical and digital resources to address its diverse areas of focus.
Digital Collection: A comprehensive collection of specialized scientific literature focusing on gender disparities in scientific communication, organized by disciplinary and geographical areas.
Physical Collection: A selection of essays, novels, and graphic novels exploring gender disparities in research and studies aimed at the general public, designed for various age groups, including adolescents and younger audiences.
Related Services:
» Specialized bibliographic consultation
» Book lending and document delivery
USeful Links
» gender bias in SCientific communication
» zotero digital collection
» bibliomore physical collection
Analysis
With the genderm⊛re Centre, a gender perspective will be incorporated into the reports generated by the Bibliometric Office on the university’s scientific productivity.
Quantitative Analysis: Identification of top performers at the university using productivity, impact, and visibility metrics, employing established quantitative indicators from existing reports.
Qualitative Analysis: Development of surveys and qualitative studies focused on gender disparities in research.
Outreach
The genderm⊛re Centre conducts activities to raise awareness and promote gender equality within the academic community and among the wider public.
Gender*MoRe Book Club: The Centre’s first young adult reading group, designed for ages 15-25 and developed through participatory design methods.
Educational Initiatives for Schools: Short modules focused on gender disparities in research and studies, specifically tailored for high school classes.
Training Activities: Workshops and seminars addressing the Centre’s themes, offered to research institutions, universities, and cultural organizations.
Film Screenings and Thematic Events: (Coming soon)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The project was recognized with a special mention by the Italian Library Association (AIB) as part of the national prize called Premio Nazionale Maria Abenante 2023.
This award seeks to highlight innovative library initiatives that promote inclusion.