NJLA Virtual Keynote: Turning Tinted Pages: A Conversation and Celebration of Black Librarians & Library Workers
Zoom
Friday, February 05, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Category: NJLA Events
Please join us for our upcoming NJLA Virtual Keynote. These programs are a unique benefit of NJLA membership and registration is limited to NJLA (and NJASL) members. Title: Turning Tinted Pages: A Conversation and Celebration of Black Librarians & Library Workers Description: Gain a better understanding of the history and present state of library employment for Black librarians and library workers, and learn ways that each of us can promote and support diversity in library staffing. This presentation will include a slideshow on the history of Black librarianship, a moderated panel with question and answer period, and a break out session. Topics discussed will include barriers to employment and advancement for Black library workers, support systems, self care, and more. Panelists Jade Mapp, Literacy Specialist, Hoboken Public Library Co-Sponsors: NJLA Librarians of Color Roundtable Moderators: Keisha Miller, Teen Librarian & Volunteer Coordinator, South Orange Public Library A recording of the presentation along with program slides and a resource page will be sent to all attendees after the event. These items will be included in the Spring 2021 NJLA Professional Development Newsletter and on the Professional Development Committee page on the NJLA website. Please contact Theresa Agostinelli at [email protected] with questions about this event. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-2vrTIvEtN2TJI-xKOSeWukle6xTJ7e After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Contact: Theresa Agostinelli at [email protected] |