OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries

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A podcast attempting to shine light on the radical inequities and the oppressive nature of the library profession, specifically as it pertains to BIPOC professionals and the communities they serve in the state of Oregon. An Oregon Library Association EDI & Antiracism production. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the State Library of Oregon. Este proyecto ha sido posible en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas a través de la Ley de Servicios de Biblioteca y Tecnológia (LSTA), administrada por la Biblioteca Estado de Oregón. https://www.olaweb.org/ola-edi-antiracism-committee---HOME

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Episode 4: Advocating for Marginalized Community Through Outreach with Star Khan

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Star Khan, Outreach Services Librarian at Driftwood Public Library, about outreach as a core library service, how she sees herself and her work as part of a larger community, and the role that outreach plays in equity work. Since the recording of this interview, Star was elected as the incoming 2022-2023 OLA President, to begin in August. Date of Interview: May 18, 2022 Hosts: Max Macias and Kristen Curé OLA EDI & Antiracism Toolkit: https://bit.l...

Jun 30, 2022•38 min

Episode 3: Making Space for Accurate Representation with Dr. Debbie Reese

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Dr. Debbie Reese – Nambé Pueblo writer, scholar, and author of the American Indians in Children’s Literature blog – about her work, the importance of accurate representation in literature for children, and what library workers can do to support Native children with collection development, displays, cataloging, and more. Date of interview: April 1, 2022 Hosts: Ericka Brunson-Rochette & Kristen Curé American Indians in Children’s Literature: https:/...

May 31, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Combating Oppression at a Leadership Level with Adrienne Doman Calkins & Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney

Send us a text In this month's episode, we have a discussion with Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney, Library Director at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City, OR, and Adrienne Doman Calkins, Library Manager at the Sherwood Public Library, about implementing EDI and Antiracism tool-kit training for their library staff as an attempt to combat racism and oppression. Date of interview: March 16, 2022 Hosts: Brittany Young & Yelitza (Yeli) Boots OLA EDI & Antiracism Toolkit: https://bit.ly...

Apr 29, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: EDI & Antiracism in Libraries- A Toolkit for Success with Marci Ramiro-Jenkins

Send us a text Welcome to Overdue: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries–A podcast produced by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism Committee of the Oregon Library Association (OLA). This first episode features a discussion with Marci Ramiro-Jenkins, creator of the OLA EDI & Antiracism Toolkit, and a leading advocate and champion for EDI, antiracism and anti-oppression work in Oregon libraries and communities. Date of interview: February 2, 2022 Hosts: Max Macias & Pia Alliende ...

Mar 31, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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