Send us a text

In this episode, the hosts welcome back Jamia Williams, co-creator and co-host of the podcast LibVoices, which amplifies the voices of Black, indigenous, and people of color who work in archives and libraries. This time around, Williams, a Consumer Health Program Specialist with the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Training Office, discusses health literacy, resources and advocacy. In addition, she touches upon the topic of barriers to recruitment, retention and advancement, better preparing library students, and A.I.

Hosts: Bryan Miyagishima and Joan Vigil
Date of recording: November 21, 2024

Mentioned in this episode:
Find out how to become a free member of the NNLM, to access trainings, or explore resources. Membership is open to libraries, and other institutions such as community partner organizations. Explore the Membership FAQ to know more.

Explore the Joint Librarians of Color (JCLC, Inc.) website to know more, and find out about upcoming conference opportunities.

NALCO refers to American Library Association ethnic affiliates: American Indian Library Association (AILA), the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA), the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA), and REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking.

Readings include:

• Bartley, Kelsa, Jahala Simuel, and Jamia Williams. “New to Health Sciences Librarianship: Strategies, Tips, and Tricks.” Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) 109, no. 2 (April 2021): 330-335.
• Williams, Jamia. “Upgrading AI Dialogue: Prioritizing Women of Color Researchers.” CHOICE (blog). Association of College and Research Libraries, October 22, 2024.

Send us a text

In this episode we welcome We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) board members and authors Caroline Richmond (Executive Director) and Dhonielle Clayton (COO) to discuss why it is more important than ever to ensure diverse books are available and accessible to youth.

Since its creation in 2014, WNDB has championed diverse publishing and diverse creators, and has pushed back against the lack of diverse representation in youth literature, publishing and collections. Their advocacy efforts include, but are not limited to: mentoring marginalized creators, donating diverse books to schools and libraries across the nation, providing resources to diverse publishing professionals, and supporting educators and creators facing censorship attempts.

Learn more about WNDB's programs, resources and successes.

Hosts: Gene Iparraguirre and LaRee Dominguez
Date of recording: November 8, 2024

Mentioned in this episode:
Indigenous Reads Risingq
Books Save Lives Campaign
Walter Grant
Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club

Caroline Richmond's Author Website
Dhonielle Clayton's Author Website

Send us a text

In this episode, Dr. Emily Knox, a professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explores the intersection of intellectual freedom, freedom of expression, and social justice, as well as power, neutrality, and the rise in book challenges and bans in the United States.

Hosts: Ericka Brunson-Rochette and Gene Iparraguirre
Record Date: October 9, 2024*
*Please note episode was recorded prior to the 2024 election

Mentioned in this episode:
'The creed of a librarian: no politics, no religion, no morals' by D.J. Foskett
ALA Library Bill of Rights
Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse 2024 Report
Book Riot article on Krause's 850 "Banned Books"