General Member Responsibilities
Read what you can, when you can. Come with a thought, a passage, or even just a feeling. If you can’t make a meeting, drop your reactions in the threads on discord. Participation here is what you make of it, but the more you give, the more you’ll get in return.
We value:
- Curiosity and openness
- Thoughtful engagement (whether academic or chaotic)
- Building on others’ ideas
- Respectful disagreement
- Collaborative discussion
in more detail:
- Reading the Material:
- Aim to complete the assigned readings before each meeting.
- If you fall behind, don’t stress! Catch up when you can and share your thoughts in the relevant Discord channels or threads.
- feel free to pace yourself however you need!
- Engaging Actively:
- Come prepared with ideas, questions, or observations about the reading.
- Actively participate in discussions to make the meetings engaging and dynamic.
- Remember, your contributions enrich the experience for everyone!
- feel free to lurk if you feel more comfortable that way (:
- Collaborate:
- Listen actively when others are sharing their thoughts
- Build upon others’ observations by making connections to your own reading experience
- Ask thoughtful questions about others’ interpretations
- Share relevant resources you may come across while reading
- You’re Next!
- Remember, if you’re not the book club leader now, at some point, you should be! Make sure to take note of how you would like to run meetings for when your turn comes up!