The Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room and the Athens Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) are partnering in a celebration of African Americans in Labor with focus on Black librarians in honor of ASALH's founder Carter G. Woodson's birthday, December 19, 1875.
Join us for a presentation and panel discussion on the importance of Black Librarians and allies asking questions like: What does it really mean to be a librarian? What is the history of the Dunbar Branch Library opened in 1942 for Black Athenians? And what are some of the challenges facing librarians today?
Speakers include:
- Niké Shimobi-Obijuru, Library Manager, Athens-Clarke County Public Library
- Chelsee Dickson, Assistant Director of Academic Engagement and Instruction, Scholarly Publishing & Research, Kennesaw State University
- Tamika Strong, Manager, Reference and Research Division, Auburn Avenue Research Library (Fulton County)
- Shona Foster, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning Director, North East Georgia RESA
- P. Toby Graham, University Librarian and Associate Provost, University of Georgia
A table of Banned Books and other selections by African American authors will be available to purchase after the event. Proceeds will benefit the Athens Branch of ASALH.
Sunday, December 14th at 3pm
Athens-Clarke County Library Appleton Auditorium
2025 Baxter St.
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