Bridge Building, Intersectionality and Inclusion
Workshop
Jim Neal
Past President
American Library Association
Carla Davis-Castro
Research Librarian
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Julius Jefferson, Jr.
Research Librarians Section Head, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Patty Wong
Director of Library Services
Santa Monica Public Library
Shali Zhang
Dean of Libraries
University of Montanta
Alexandra Rivera
Student Enrichment and Community Outreach Librarian
University of Michigan Library
Elayne Silversmith, M.L.S.
Librarian
Vine Deloria, Jr. Library, National Museum of the American Indian
Led by ALA Past President Jim Neal, five panelists, or champions, will discuss the challenges of retaining librarians of color. Representing each of the affiliate associations, these champions will also talk about using their power to influence change in order to serve the profession.
In the second half, attendees will be assigned challenging scenarios to discuss with people at their table. Discussions, moderated by champions, will focus on building strategies that can help librarians of color navigate the workplace. Each table will share their strategies with the rest of the attendees and hear about other scenarios and strategies from their colleagues.