[Libs-Or] Join us for The Black Librarian in America: Reflections, Resistance as we explore Black library history, activism, and the future (Part of the Literary Festival collection by Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture)

[Max Macias]

[FYI]

Join us for The Black Librarian in America: Reflections, Resistance as we
explore Black library history, activism, and the future

Date and time

Wed, June 15, 2022

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
You can register here
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pre-lit-fest-2022-the-black-librarian-in-america-tickets-343099689407>
for
free.

IN-PERSON

The recently released book, *The Black Librarian in America: Reflections,
Resistance, and Reawakening* is the latest in the powerful line of *The
Black Librarian in America* series started by the pioneering Black
Librarian, E.J. Josey, over fifty years ago. This newest volume—the first
edition to be edited entirely by Black women librarians—explores multiple
themes: from Black library history, to activism, to Afrofuturism. Join us
for this program as the authors and editors explore the varied themes in *The
Black Librarian in America* and the current state and future of Black
Librarianship. *A Reception will follow.*

This event is part of the Schomburg Center Literary Festival: Reading the
African Diaspora <http://schomburgcenterlitfest.org/> celebrates authors of
African descent and champions literacy and books across genres to amplify
Black history and culture. Festival programming features some of the most
talented writers and influential figures in culture today. The festival is
built on the foundation created by Arturo Schomburg–encouraging freedom of
thought, the relentless pursuit of Black history, and the engagement of our
imagination towards our collective freedom.

A copy of *The Black Librarian in America *can be purchased from the
Schomburg Shop in Harlem and online at SchomburgShop.com
<http://www.schomburgshop.com/>.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

*This program will also be available on livestream.com/schomburgcenter
<http://livestream.com/schomburgcenter>.*
PARTICIPANTS

Rhonda Evans (MLIS, JD, MFA) is the Assistant Chief Librarian of the
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture where she supports the
management of the Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division’s
diverse collections that focus on people of African descent throughout the
world. In addition she serves as the Chair of the American Library
Association’s Intellectual Freedom Round Table and is an appointee to the
Intellectual Freedom Committee. She is currently working on a book that
documents the impact of Black librarians on the Harlem Renaissance.

Shauntee Burns-Simpson (MLIS) currently serves as the 2020-2022 president
of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA). She is the
associate director of School Support & Outreach for the New York Public
Library. An ambassador for libraries and youth librarian, Mrs. Simpson
enjoys connecting people to the public library and its resources. She works
closely with at-risk teens and fosters a love of reading & learning with
her innovative programs. In addition to leading BCALA, she chairs ALA’s
Committee on Diversity of the American Library Association.

Roland Barksdale-Hall, branch manager at the CLSV Stey-Nevant, authored The
African-American Family’s Guide to Tracing Our Roots, Leadership Under
Fire, Under African Skies, and Lion Pride. He served as managing editor for
QBR Black Book Review, published African Americans in Mercer County and
Farrell and is the founder and former president of the Pittsburgh
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, chairperson emeritus of
JAH Kente International, Inc. https://www.jahkente.org/#/. Research
interests include services to marginalized communities, leadership,
history, genealogy, collaboration and storytelling.

Amalia E. Butler (MSLIS), is currently a Senior Children’s Librarian in the
New York metro area and a graduate of Drexel University’s library school.
She earned national recognition for award winning public library
programming, including workshops on worker's rights for non-parental
caregivers; a community health education partnership; and a school-age
writing program. Amalia also served as a peer trainer for a statewide early
literacy initiative focused on empowering caregivers..

Nichelle M. Hayes (MPA, MLS) is the Black Caucus of the American Library
Association president-elect (2022-2024) and current vice-president. She is
the Interim CEO of the Indianapolis Public Library and Formerly Founding
Director of the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at the
Indianapolis Public Library. She is a blogger at
https://thetiesthatbind.blog/ where she discusses genealogy and keeping
families connected.

Ana Ndumu (MLIS, Ph.D.) is an assistant professor at the University of
Maryland College Park’s College of Information Studies who primarily
researches and teaches on library services to immigrants—particularly,
Black diasporic immigrants—along with methods for promoting representation
and inclusion in LIS. A former HBCU, she is interested in the cross between
Black identity, information access, and social inclusion. Ana is a BCALA
executive board member and co-chairs the Professional Development &
Recruitment Committee.

Teresa A. Quick, (MS. Ed) is currently a K-12 school librarian in New
Jersey. She is an active member of BCALA serving as meeting recorder for
the International Relations Committee. She was a panelist at 2019 New York
Comic Con #ownvoices panel and the 2021 New York Comic Con "Graphic Novels
in Schools"panel. Teresa blogs @Ms_Quick_Picks reviewing global children’s
literature,and international librarianship. Teresa is working on her first
children’s book and pursuing an MSLIS degree.

Shaundra Walker (MSLS, Ph.D.) is the library director at Georgia College.
Shaundra has over 15 years of experience working in libraries and higher
education. Her work and research in libraries and education are deeply
influenced by her experience attending and working in HBCUs. Her research
interests include the recruitment and retention of diverse librarians and
organizational development within the library.


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