Handbook of Black Librarianship

Contents:

Introduction / Marva L. DeLoach and Michele Fenton 

• part I. Pioneers and Landmark Episodes 
  A Chronology of Events in Black Librarianship 
  African American Forerunners in Librarianship 

   

• part II. Black library/librarian associations and collaborations in the twenty-first century
  BCALA leaders, awards, affiliates, and collaboration 
   
• part III. Vital issues 
  Issues, impact and values in Black
  Issues in library and information science education 
  Issues in equity, diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism 
  Issues and advances in medical librarianship 
  Issues facing library professionals without an MLS/MLIS degree 
   
• part IV. Service to our communities 
  Academic libraries 
  Public libraries 
  School libraries 
  Special libraries 
  State and Federal libraries 
  Collaborations with museums 
  Library trustees 
   
• part V. Library technology and Black librarianship 
  Open pedagogy as the intersection of digital skills and community 
  Libraries' part in solving problems of inclusive online education during the pandemic 
  Digital access and historically Black college and university libraries 
  How tech has enhanced the jobs of library professionals 
   
• Part VI. Pearls of wisdom from our retirees 
  BCALA pearls of wisdom : Phyllis Green Mack, Retired Librarian, New York Public Library: as told to S. Michele Echols
  Statements from retirees: Ida D. McGhee, MLS
  Pearls of wisdom: in conversation with Marcia Smith-Woodard 
  Pearls of wisdom by Joyce C. Wright as relayed to Marva L. DeLoach
  Stephanie Tolson, Retired Librarian 
  The joy in retirement 
  My life's work in academic and public librarianship 
  "When you become a librarian ..." 
  What librarianship has meant 
  Pearls of wisdom by Linda Jolivet as relayed to Marva L. DeLoach 
  Customer service : a many splendored thing 
  Are you thinking about ... mission? value? staff? 
  Challenges and triumphs: personal reflections on my career in the Atlanta Public Library System
  Reflections, remembrances, and ramblings 
   
• part VII. Global issues in libraries 
  Unlocking libraries' potential to improve the lives and prospects of the members of our communities 
  Brazilian Black librarianship : paths, struggles, and resistance 
  Understanding the journey : exploring information challenges faced by migrants in India and library interventions 
   
• part Viii. Banned books and censorship issues 
  Racial colorblind theory and book acquisition
  Always been there : the cultural politics of children's books and black librarians 
   
• Part IX. Books, periodicals, and other resources recommended for black collections 
  Selected bibliography of works by Dr. E.J. Josey
  Brief bibliography of Essays and Journal articles by Dr. E.J. Josey 
  Spring reading list 2023 
  Bibliotherapy : African American youth and mental health 
  Bibliography of select African and African American films for collection development and academic course instruction 
  Black heritage reference collection: Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center 
  Selected US bookstores by state that are Black-owned and/or specialize in Black books and other Black resources.