BIPOC Become Librarians: Amplifying the Voices and Experiences of BIPOC Undergraduate Students

Publication Date

2023

Document Type

Presentation

Exhibition/Performance Dates

November 9, 2023

Publication Title

Transforming Communities: A Movement to Racial Justice

Conference Location

San José State University, MLK Library and Virtual

Abstract

Event Description: Communities of color are among the most frequent library users, accessing programs, public resources and other opportunities. Despite this user base, there is an ongoing lack of diversity in the library and archives professions, hindering their ability to better understand and support historically underserved communities. The BIPOC Become Librarians (BBL) project, designed to introduce undergraduate students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to careers in Library and Information Science (LIS), aims to reduce the gap. The BBL Project, including a pilot mentorship and internship program, aims to expose students to and provide insight into the LIS profession. Join a panel of BBL students, mentors and program investigators who will share reflections of their experiences in the effort to diversify careers in libraries, archives, and museums.

Comments

  • The event schedule can be found on the following website: https://www.sjsu.edu/transforming-communities/events/past-events/2023/index.php

Department

Library

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