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 2025 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.
ARCHIVISTS DOCUMENTING BLACK HISTORY:
A PANEL DISCUSSION
Take part in a virtual celebration of Black History Month as we bring together a distinguished panel of archivists and librarians dedicated to documenting and preserving Black history and culture. This insightful webinar will explore the vital role of these professionals in safeguarding stories, artifacts, and records that shape our understanding of the past and inform the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those on the frontlines of preserving Black history and heritage!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH
1PM EST / 10am PST
STUDY SESSIONS
ONGOING
SATURDAYS |
WEDNESDAY |
march 1 & may 33-5 pm EST
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APRIL 2
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Need accountability and community-building?
Join other Black LIS grad students for monthly, guided weekend study sessions.
Facilitated by student volunteers
MEET OUR IBLACKCAUCUS FELLOW
Leigh is currently pursuing an MLIS at the University of Maryland and has a strong background in historical research, education, and congressional relations. She holds a Master’s in African American Studies from Morgan State University and a Bachelor’s in History from Mercyhurst University. Leigh currently works as a Congressional Relations Specialist for Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress. In this role, she supports Congress and their staff with research inquiries while also organizing and hosting outreach webinars for congressional staffers. She has extensive experience working and volunteering in museums, including the U.S. Capitol and the President Woodrow Wilson House Museum, where she developed educational programming and led tours. Leigh draws from her extensive experience in historical research to enhance public understanding of history and government
information policies.
Contact iBlackCaucus
Phone: 917-856-8923
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