OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression In Libraries podcast

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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S4, E2: Supporting BIPOC Library Workers w/ Heidi Estrada & Sophie Kenney 56:33

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Send us a text In this episode, the remarkable Heidi Estrada & Sophie Kenney discuss RAILS BIPOC Library Workers Group and RAILS BIPOC Library Workers Mentorship Program —two inclusive programs for library professionals in Illinois that foster support and mitigate racial disparities. More specifically, RAILS BIPOC Library Workers Group aims to foster connection, share resources and discuss specific experiences in a safe, welcome, and open space for all library workers who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color. Hosts: LaRee Dominguez & Roxanne M. Renteria Date of recording: December 9, 2024 Mentioned in this episode:…

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S4, E1: Decolonizing the Archive w/Natalia Fernández 40:47

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Send us a text We are joined in this episode by Oregon State University Associate Professor and Special Collections and Archives Research Center (SCARC) Curator, Natalia Fernández. How can academic archives confront harmful narratives and create more inclusive records? Fernández shares how SCARC'S Antiracist Description Activities project is challenging biased language, improving finding aids and ensuring collections are represented with dignity, non-prejudice and accuracy. Date of Interview: February 6, 2025 Hosts: Joan Vigil & Brittany Young…

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S3, E11: Library Services for BIPOC Adoptees & Children in Care 55:29

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Send us a text In this episode, we welcome Kendra Morris-Jacobson with the Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), and Lisa MM Butler, a Black, biracial, transracial, domestic adoptee working in libraries in Washington State. Kendra and Lisa discuss the vital role that libraries, books and educational resources play in the lives of children in care and adoptees. From fostering a sense of identity and belonging to providing comfort, escapism, representation and essential learning opportunities, access to diverse and inclusive reading materials can be life changing. Hosts: LaRee Dominguez & Ericka Brunson-Rochette Date of recording: December 2, 2024 Access the ORPARC Lending Library here Follow guest Lisa Butler on Instagram @theadopteeclown Mentioned in This Episode: VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee Reading , April 26, 2025, 6:30-9PM @ the PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater, in Portland, OR, FREE (more details to come) VOICES, a BIPOC Adoptee Conference , July 24-27, 2025 @ Portland State University, in Portland, OR, REGISTRATION Additional (Not Mentioned) Upcoming BIPOC Adoptee Events: BIPOC Adoptees Mixer , March 13, 2025, 5-8PM @ Stormbreaker Brewing in Portland, OR FREE BIPOC Adoptees Writing Workshop , May 24, 2025, 1-5PM @ Seeding Justice in Portland, OR with amazing BIPOC adoptee writer, Joon Ae Haworth-Kaufka, FREE Check out the robust list of content creators mentioned in this episode here !…

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S3, E10: Health Librarianship w/Jamia Williams 34:50

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Send us a text In this episode, the hosts welcome back Jamia Williams , co-creator and co-host of the podcast LibVoices , which amplifies the voices of Black, indigenous, and people of color who work in archives and libraries. This time around, Williams, a Consumer Health Program Specialist with the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Training Office , discusses health literacy, resources and advocacy. In addition, she touches upon the topic of barriers to recruitment, retention and advancement, better preparing library students, and A.I. Hosts: Bryan Miyagishima and Joan Vigil Date of recording: November 21, 2024 Mentioned in this episode: Find out how to become a free member of the NNLM, to access trainings , or explore resources . Membership is open to libraries, and other institutions such as community partner organizations. Explore the Membership FAQ to know more. Explore the Joint Librarians of Color (JCLC, Inc.) website to know more, and find out about upcoming conference opportunities. NALCO refers to American Library Association ethnic affiliates: American Indian Library Association (AILA) , the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) , the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) , the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) , and REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-speaking . Readings include: Bartley, Kelsa, Jahala Simuel, and Jamia Williams. “ New to Health Sciences Librarianship: Strategies, Tips, and Tricks .” Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) 109, no. 2 (April 2021): 330-335. Williams, Jamia. “ Upgrading AI Dialogue: Prioritizing Women of Color Researchers .” CHOICE (blog). Association of College and Research Libraries , October 22, 2024.…

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S3, E9: We STILL Need Diverse Books w/Caroline Richmond & Dhonielle Clayton 55:35

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Send us a text In this episode we welcome We Need Diverse Books ( WNDB) board members and authors Caroline Richmond (Executive Director) and Dhonielle Clayton (COO) to discuss why it is more important than ever to ensure diverse books are available and accessible to youth. Since its creation in 2014, WNDB has championed diverse publishing and diverse creators, and has pushed back against the lack of diverse representation in youth literature, publishing and collections. Their advocacy efforts include, but are not limited to: mentoring marginalized creators, donating diverse books to schools and libraries across the nation, providing resources to diverse publishing professionals, and supporting educators and creators facing censorship attempts. Learn more about WNDB 's programs , resources and successes . Hosts: Gene Iparraguirre and LaRee Dominguez Date of recording: November 8, 2024 Mentioned in this episode: Indigenous Reads Risingq Books Save Lives Campaign Walter Grant Amy Tan' s The Joy Luck Club Caroline Richmond's Author Website Dhonielle Clayton's Author Website…

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S3, E8: Book Bans and Intellectual Freedom w/ Dr. Emily Knox 35:19

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Emily Knox , a professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, explores the intersection of intellectual freedom, freedom of expression, and social justice, as well as power, neutrality, and the rise in book challenges and bans in the United States. Hosts : Ericka Brunson-Rochette and Gene Iparraguirre Record Date : October 9, 2024* *Please note episode was recorded prior to the 2024 election Mentioned in this episode: ' The creed of a librarian: no politics, no religion, no morals' by D.J. Foskett ALA Library Bill of Rights Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse 2024 Report Book Riot article on Krause's 850 "Banned Books"…

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S3, E7: The Power of Stories w/Donna Barba Higuera 1:10:57

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Send us a text In this episode*, we have the absolute honor of conversing with Donna Barba Higuera, Middle Grade and Picture Book Author, Newbery Medal and Pura Belpré Award Winner and New York Times Best Seller. Donna shares from where and whom she draws her stories, and how she went from an imaginative child to inspiring readers of all ages. In a time where book challenges are on the rise, Donna discusses the importance and power of sharing stories, owning the stories you hear and having access to stories representing all kinds of readers. *A follow-up conversation was had between Donna, Ericka and Pia live on stage at the Association of Library Services to Children (ALSC) National Institute on September 21, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the Institute was Standing up for Stories , and the hosts were able to dig deeper into the stories shared in this conversation and Donna, in turn, asked questions of the hosts about the power of sharing voices and experiences on the podcast. Unfortunately, there were sound quality issues with that recording and in the end it was not able to be saved. Pia and Ericka share a small reflection on both conversations at the end of this episode. Date of interview: August 27, 2024 Date of post interview reflection: October 16, 2024 Host(s): Ericka Brunson-Rochette & Pia Alliende Additional Info. & Links: Donna's website -https://www.dbhiguera.com/ 2024 ALSC National Institute -https://www.ala.org/alsc/confsce/institute…

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S3, E6: So'oh Story Time: Stories for Our Grandchildren w/Shannon LaRance 32:30

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Send us a text In this episode we are joined in conversation by Shannon LaRance (Dine'/Hopi/Assiniboine). Founder of Indigenous Empowerment, Indigenous Empowerment's mission is to ensure culturally sensitive counselors and social service agents are accessible to those in need. Their goal is to train human service organizations across the nation on the complexities, nuances, and beauty of Indigenous people. Social Worker, Counselor, So’oh Story Time. So'oh, meaning "Grandmother" in Hopi, embodies the essence of our storytelling traditions. It reflects the nurturing and educational atmosphere created on her Youtube channel - “So’oh Story Time”. LaRance reads books for our children and grandchildren - with an emphasis on books written or illustrated by Native American/Indigenous authors and illustrators. Date of interview: September 6, 2024 Host(s): LaRee Dominguez & Joan Vigil Additional Info. & Links: https://linktr.ee/SoohStoryTime So'oh Story Time - YouTube…

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S3, E5: Escaping the Vocational Awe Trap w/Fobazi Ettarh 1:07:03

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Send us a text In this episode we are joined in conversation by scholar, academic consultant, librarian and educational game designer, Fobzi Ettarh, who notably coined the concept of "vocational awe" in 2018. Ettarh shares how vocational awe operates at both the micro and macro levels, contributing to problematic hiring, onboarding, and retention practices in the library profession, and illustrates how this concept directly ties to workplace inequities and burnout. Additionally, Ettarh provides actionable ways to escape the trap of vocational awe by prioritizing mental health and rest, achieving work-life balance, reframing how we are showing up for community, and urging administrators to lead by example. Date of interview: July 17, 2024 Host(s): Ericka Brunson-Rochette & Rodrigo Gaspar-Barajas Additional Info. & Links: Vocational Awe - “the set of ideas, values, and assumptions librarians have about themselves and the profession that result in beliefs that libraries as institutions are inherently good and sacred, and therefore beyond critique.” (Ettarh, 2018) " Vocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell Ourselves " (January 2018 article from, In the Library With the Lead Pipe) Ettarh's Webpage /Blog Follow Ettarh on Twitter @Fobettarh Latanya Jenkins' story ALA Memorial Resolution Honoring Latanya N. Jenkins…

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S3, E4: Maawn Doobiigeng Classification System w/Anne Heidemann & Melissa Isaac 46:01

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Send us a text Anne Heidemann & Melissa Isaac from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan join us to share about Maawn Doobiigeng, a new classification system for the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library. In 2019, The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries were awarded the IMLS National Leadership Grant to facilitate the creation of a new classification system by members of the community. As of April 2024, this new system, titled Maawn Doobiigeng (Gather Together), has been created and is being implemented into the libraries. Heidemann and Isaac share about the process, from idea to implementation, and explain why this new system was imperative for accurately describing and providing access to Native Topics. Date of interview: June 12, 2024 Hosts: LaRee Dominguez & Gene Iparraguirre Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries--Maawn Doobiigeng Maawn Doobiigeng Press Release…

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S3, E3: An Introduction to Critical Librarianship w/Jamillah Gabriel 47:21

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Send us a text *There were slight technical issues during the recording of this episode. We apologize for any minor disruptions* We are excited to welcome Jamillah R. Gabriel, the Critical Pedagogy Research Librarian at Harvard University and co-host of the podcast LibVoices, for a second time. Jamillah provides listeners with a beginner-friendly overview of Critical Pedagogy, how it can be applied to library and information science, and used to promote EDIA within libraries and educational settings. Jamillah explores why EDIA racism trainings fail (or perhaps more accurately, why EDIA trainings are designed to fail), and how decolonizing bibliographic research can aid in centering marginalized voices and perspectives when it comes to knowledge production and citation. For additional readings on the topics discussed, try: The Criticalness of LIS Incorporating Critical Theory, Pedagogy, and Action in LIS Research, Teaching, and Practice by Jamillah R. Gabriel Critical Librarianship & Pedagogy: Interview with Jamillah Gabriel by Jamia Williams Archiving Blackness: Reimagining and Recreating the Archive(s) as Literary and Information Wake Work by Jamillah R. Gabriel Hosts: LaRee Dominguez & Roxanne M. Renteria Date of Interview: May 10, 2024…

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S3, E2: Connecting Libraries with Communities w/ Immer Honorato 33:17

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Send us a text In this episode, Immer Honorato, Library Outreach Specialist at the Tualatin Public Library, talks with us about connecting his library with his community in Tualatin, Oregon. As an immigrant of Mexico who grew up in Tualatin, Immer brings an important bilingual and bicultural perspective to bridging the gap between library services and a library’s community. He reminds us that there are steps that all of us can take to improve accessibility, a sense of belonging, and relevancy in our libraries. Winter 2024 OLAQ - "Bibliotequitas para Tualatin (Bibliotequitas for Tualatin)" Pg. 29-31 Hosts: Joan Vigil & Kristen Curé Date of Interview: April 9, 2024…

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S3, Episode 1: Uplifting Youth in Library Spaces with Aaron Whitfield 44:50

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Send us a text Multitalented Aaron Whitefield joins the hosts and shares insight gained from leading successful multicultural academic programs during the decade he spent working as an educator, library professional and youth development specialist in Columbus, Ohio. Aaron’s passion for uplifting youth and creating community is apparent, even while navigating systemic issues like sexism, classism, and racism. Those interested in better understanding the “unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of living as a Black introvert in an ever-changing America” should checkout his podcast, The Semi-Social Life of a Black Introvert . Website: MU.FA.LI. - Home (iammufali.com) Hosts: LaRee Dominguez & Roxanne M. Renteria Date of Interview: February 23, 2024…

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S2, E10: Librarians of Color Advocating for Youth w/Ayn Reyes Frazee & Mai Takahashi 47:43

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Send us a text In this episode, we hear from Ayn Reyes Frazee and Mai Takahashi, co-chairs of the newly formed EDI Committee of ALSC (Association of Library Services to Children, a division of ALA). Frazee, who serves as current president of the Oregon Association of School Libraries, is a high school librarian in Portland and was a 2019 ALSC Equity and Diversity Fellow. Takahashi is a youth services librarian at the Seattle Public Library, working closely with Seattle’s Indigenous community and with local nonprofits that serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families. She was a 2020 ALSC Equity and Diversity Fellow. The duo discusses the formation of the committee from the viewpoint of BIPOC library staffers serving diverse communities, and the career paths and advocacy for youth that led them to these positions. We hear their vision for the on-going scope of work ahead in the effort to bring more voices to the table. Hosts : Ericka Brunson-Rochette & Constance Palaia Date of Interview : January 16, 2024 Association of Library Services to Children ALSC EDI Committee ALSC Equity Fellowship JCLC (Joint Council for Librarians of Color)…

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S2, Episode 9: Navigating Support Systems When Under Fire w/Nichelle M. Hayes 35:43

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Send us a text We are joined in this episode by Nichelle M. Hayes, MPA, MLS, founding director of the Center for Black Literature & Culture, and former CEO (Interim) of the Indianapolis Public Library, and current President of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA). Hayes shares her background in human resources with us as she discusses ways that HR departments can help library organizations become more inclusive, diverse, and supportive of BIPOC library staff. She brings concrete suggestions for how HR departments and, by extension, library directors can advance EDI from theory to practice. The discussion ranges from how administrators can support BIPOC staff to how mentors and professional groups can likewise be of support. Visit her blog at https://thetiesthatbind.blog Hosts: Ericka Brunson-Rochette & Bryan Miyagishima Date of Interview: October 26, 2023…

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