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The 21st-Century Black Librarian in America by Andrew P. Jackson (Editor); Julius Jefferson (Editor); Akilah S. Nosakhere (Editor); Julius Jefferson (Editor)
ISBN: 9780810882454
Publication Date: 2012-04-12
The 1970 and 1994 editions of The Black Librarian in America by E.J. Josey singled out racism as an important issue to be addressed within the library profession. Although much has changed since then, this latest collection of 48 essays by Black librarians and library supporters again identifies racism as one of many challenges of the new century. Essays are written by library educators, library graduate students, retired librarians, public library trustees, veteran librarians, and new librarians fresh out of school with great ideas and wholesome energies. They cover such topics as poorly equipped school libraries and the need to preserve the school library, a call to action to all librarians to make the shift to new and innovative models of public education, the advancement in information technology and library operations, special libraries, recruitment and the Indiana State Library program, racism in the history of library and information science, and challenges that have plagued librarianship for decades. This collection of poignant essays covers a multiplicity of concerns for the 21st-century Black librarian and embodies compassion and respect for the provision of information, an act that defines librarianship. The essays are personable, inspiring, and thought provoking for all library professionals, regardless of race, class, or gender.

Eagles Leading in Libraries

This guide on leadership is a helpful resource specifically designed for students of the North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences (SLIS) who are interested in pursuing leadership roles in libraries. Jamillah Scott-Branch, a member of the Class of 2008, created this guide as a part of her dissertation study titled Exploring the Leadership Routes, Barriers, Practices, and Lived Experiences of Black Alumni Library Leaders from NCCU SLIS. She has compiled a list of resources to help the next generation of SLIS students prepare for administrative positions. It is important to note that many of the resources listed here were recommended by NCCU SLIS alumni who are now leading in libraries. These resources include scholarships, leadership development opportunities, library organizations for learning and networking, and more. The aim of this guide is to make information on leadership programs, residency programs, scholarships, and resources more accessible. Additionally, the guide features a list of a few prominent NCCU SLIS graduates and highlights the many places where they are leading in libraries.

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Untold Stories by John M. Tucker (Editor)
Call Number: PROF 021.26 U61
ISBN: 9780878451043
Publication Date: 1998-01-01
The Black Librarian in America by Shauntee Burns-Simpson (Editor); Nichelle M. Hayes (Editor); Ana Ndumu (Editor); Shaundra Walker (Editor); Carla D. Hayden (Foreword by)
Call Number: REF Z682.4 .A37 B575 2021
ISBN: 9781538152669
Publication Date: 2022-02-18
The Black Librarian in America: Reflections, Resistance, and Reawakening is the latest in the powerful line of The Black Librarian in America volumes. While previous editions we organized around library types, this edition is organized in four thematic sections": A Rich Heritage: Black Librarian History Celebrating Collective and Individual Identity Black Librarians across Settings Moving Forward: Activism, Anti-Racism, and Allyship" Issues pertaining to Black librarians' intersectional identities, capacities, and contributions take center stage. The Black Librarian in America: Reflections, Resistance, and Reawakening is not only the first edition to be edited entirely by Black women, but it is officially produced by BCALA members in commemoration of the organization's 50th anniversary. Dr. Carla Hayden (14th Librarian of Congress) and Julius Jefferson, Jr. (president of the American Library Association for the 2020-2021 term) contribute moving foreword and afterword segments.
Educating Black Librarians by Benjamin F. Speller (Editor); E. J. Josey (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9780899505749
Publication Date: 1991-08-01
In 1989, the School of Library and Information Sciences at North Carolina Central University, Durham, celebrating its fiftieth year of educating black librarians and information professionals, held a symposium which examined the past, present, and future of this important topic.The papers cover a range of topics, including black leadership, international and minority-student recruiting, the role of blacks in the profession, the political environment, the probable impact of the coming technological and societal changes of the 21st century, and NCCU's considerable contributions to the profession.Contributors include Floyd B. McKissick, Sr., Jimmy R. Applegate, Michael L. Henninger, Floyd W. Hayes, III, Dario J. Villa, Jane Jurgens, Mary F. Lenox, E.J. Josey, Major R. Owens, Hannah Diggs Atkins, Joyce C. Wright, Ismail Abdullahi, Danny P. Wallace, Margaret Myers, Kathryn C. Stevenson, Patsy Hansel, Benjamin F. Speller, Jr., and Myles M. Jackson.