Session Description:
In academia, discussions regarding historic systems of inequality and the burdens facing women and faculty of color have increasingly gained traction. This panel of women of color librarians will examine how the process of navigating the inequities embedded within the predominantly white systems of higher education and librarianship impact the everyday work, sense of identity, and overall career advancement of librarians of color. They will discuss their experiences on the tenure track, findings from a study of women of color librarians conducted by the panelists, and the implications for the recruitment, mentorship, and retention of diverse faculty in academic libraries.
