In this Let’s Talk About It blog, I want to reflect on the surge of interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Before this, in librarianship, DEI was often seen as an optional topic, a “nice-to-have” rather than a necessity. When the shift happened, I couldn’t… Continue reading Let’s Talk About It: DEI in 2025
Hey everyone! This is my Journal Club with Jamia January 2025 vlog post. Today, I’m diving into a thought-provoking article that sheds light on the experiences of mid-career academic librarians of color. Titled "Are We Still Here at Mid-Career?: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of Academic Librarians of Color" by Brittani Sterling, Brittany Paloma… Continue reading Journal Club with Jamia: January 2025
Hey y’all! December has been a whirlwind, and I didn’t get a chance to post on the blog this month because I was knee-deep in wrapping up other writing projects. But let me tell you, it’s been worth it! I’m so excited to share that I completed two book manuscripts in just two months, revised… Continue reading 2024 in Review: Closing Chapters and Embracing New Beginnings
Today’s professional development blog post highlights my experience at the 12th National Conference of African American Librarians (NCAAL XII) in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was my first time attending the conference in person, making it an especially meaningful opportunity. Having previously contributed to the conference planning as a member of the programming and evaluation committees… Continue reading NCAAL XII
This month's journal club was about the book "Person-Centered Management in Academic Libraries" edited by Dani Brecher Cook, Maoria J. Kirker, and Diann Smothers. I had the privilege of writing the book chapter "How the Push toward Normalcy Undermines Faith" in the book. https://youtu.be/4g76tDHEw9E November Journal Club TranscriptDownload Music in the video by Ironclad Media.
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