Session Description:
In this moderated panel, librarians of color in tenure-track faculty positions will discuss their experiences in a profession that values diversity but continues to fail to diversify. While this conversation is not a new one, it is an essential one to continue having. The participants represent all areas of academic libraries: reference, instruction, collection management, archives, technical services, and supervision. The guided dialogue will touch on issues such as recruitment and hiring, research agendas and service choices, tokenism and microaggressions. This conversation centers librarians of color while giving all participants an opportunity to listen, engage, and learn.
