By Any Measure: The Racial Demographics of Librarians

Kendrick, Curtis L; Hulbert, Ioana

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“…The 1998 Racial and Ethnic Diversity Among Librarians Status report found that BIPOC folks accounted for 12.2% of all librarians (American Library Association, 1998). In their recent assessment of the racial diversity of librarians, Hulbert and Kendrick (2023) estimate that currently only 15% of librarians identify as BIPOC.…”

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Small axe: chipping away at special collections barriers to inclusivity

Sykes-Kunk,

Camacho,

Enriquez

2023

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PurposeThe purpose of this article is to share this study’s efforts to foster belonging in special collections public service spaces, as Black and Latina practitioners of color, while navigating known systemic professional barriers to inclusivity in the library information profession.Design/methodology/approachIn this conceptual essay, frameworks from Black and Chicana feminist theories are applied which resonate deeply with this study’s practices but are not often encountered in library spaces, namely intersectional nepantla, which is used to situate the positionality within special collections.FindingsFostering belonging in special collections environments is an ongoing effort, but this study offers reflections in solidarity with all who seek to increase inclusivity and equity in their spaces. It is believed that the cumulative impact of many small actions implemented from the ground up can potentially be as significant as top-down, administrative charges.Originality/valueThis article's originality stems from both its authors and the methodology. As BIPOC practitioners, to the authors emphasize the authentic, day-to-day interactions that are essential to developing inclusivity and equity in special collections and archival spaces. Special collections reference workers have limited time off desk to collaborate and conduct research.

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Small axe: chipping away at special collections barriers to inclusivity

Sykes-Kunk,

Camacho,

Enriquez

2023

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Exploring the impact of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression in academic libraries

Brink Drescher,

Reed

2024

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

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Perspectives: Cultural Wealth, Co-creation, and Conversations

Tinajero-Vazquez,

Carr

2024

Can. J. Acad. Lib.

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In this article, two librarians reflect on their experience as an intern and supervisor navigating traditional and antiquated norms upheld in academia. The intern, a first-generation Mexican-American student, describes the shift in her values, beliefs, and identity as she confronts the extractive practices embedded in internships, resulting in a collaborative and critical internship. The internship supervisor, a senior librarian, also reflects on her role in resisting these exploitative dynamics by using the community cultural wealth model, which recognizes the knowledge students of colour bring from their homes and communities. The intern and supervisor introduce ideas for improving the internship experience by embracing community cultural wealth, critiquing the role of neoliberal multiculturalism, and addressing the systemic extraction that hinders the professional development of marginalized students.

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By Any Measure: The Racial Demographics of Librarians

Cited by 3 publications

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Small axe: chipping away at special collections barriers to inclusivity

Small axe: chipping away at special collections barriers to inclusivity

Exploring the impact of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression in academic libraries

Perspectives: Cultural Wealth, Co-creation, and Conversations

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