For Students
iBlackCaucus, or the National Student Chapter of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association, will serve as a virtual group for students enrolled in library and information science programs throughout the U.S. with the specific aim of providing culturally-situated educational support.

Building stronger relationships with current and potential Black/African American MLIS students is a priority for BCALA.

Data from the most recent (2020) Association of LIS Education (ALISE) Statistical Report indicates that out of a total of 8,455 MLIS students, 725 identified as Black/African. Each one of those 725 students matters to us.

iBLACKCAUCUS MISSION STATEMENT:
The National Student Chapter of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (iBlackCaucus) serves as a virtual organization for Black/African American students enrolled in Library and Information Science programs throughout the U.S. with the specific aim of providing relevant and Black-centered educational support.

iBlackCaucus Vision Statement: iBlackCaucus’s vision is to empower Black/African American LIS students to serve communities across the U.S.

Mission

– To provide educational enrichment and culturally-responsive educational material for LIS students of color.

– To advocate for students of color within LIS programs.

– To encourage LIS faculty to address the needs of future and current Black librarians.

– To open channels of communication among library school students, librarians, and library educators.

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