THE FUTURE OF BLACK LIBRARIANSHIP

iBlackCaucus

A virtual, program-independent student organization for Black/African American LIS graduate students

Funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Award

SPRING 2024 HAPPENINGS

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BCALA sponsors a virtual, national organization for Black/African American LIS grad students. 

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JOIN BCALA for our open dialogues or student-only discussions and study hours. Check out our schedule.

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Know an MLIS student or are you interested in a career in library and info science? Current and future LIS grad students are welcome to COMPLETE THIS FORM to become involved in iBlackCaucus.

 

iBLACKCAUCUS SPEAKER SERIES
WED., FEBRUARY 21, 2024

2pm EST/11am PST

Courage is Contagious:
Celebrating Black History Month amidst anti-Black Racist Propoganda

Open to BCALA members

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“REAL TALK” STUDENT PANEL DISCUSSION
WED. APRIL 2024
2pm EST/11am PST

Does “Blacktivist” Librarianship exist?:
Lessons learned from historic Black activist librarianship

Students-Only

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STUDY SESSIONS
ONGOING

 SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

January 27
March 23

6:30-8:30pm EST
3:30-5:30pm PST

February 1
April 21

3-5pm EST
12-2pm PSY

Need accountability and community-building? Join other Black LIS grad students for monthly, guided weekend study sessions
Facilitated by student volunteers

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MEET OUR IBLACKCAUCUS FELLOW

Malika Desire (MLIS/M.A. History of Art & Design ’25, Pratt Institute) is a library associate at the (NYPL) Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. A thespian and cultural heritage enthusiast, Malika hopes to blend her passions for art archives, theatre, and librarianship to celebrate Black traditions.

Listen to the iBlackCaucus team on the latest episode of ALA’s Call Number podcast. 

Read the iBlackCaucus team’s thoughts on how SCOTUS’ dismantling of affirmative action impacts Black librarianship.

 

Contact iBlackCaucus

P.O. Box 174, New York, NY 10159-0174
Phone: 917-856-8923

CELEBRATING MOR THAN 50 YEARS OF

Black Library Excellence
Established in 1970, the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) was formed to serve as an advocate for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services and resources to the nation’s African American community; and to provide leadership for the recruitment and professional development of African American librarians.
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