http://entrelib.org/conferences/2013-conference/scheduled-presenters/ In this session the second cohort of Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Scholars facilitate a dialogue on diversity issues that impact equity and inclusivity in the library and information field and services. Four diversity issues will be introduced through “ignite”presentations, during which experiences, perspectives, challenges and strategies and best practices related to the issues will be discussed, and will conclude with group summaries of strategies. Using a critical lens and in conversation with these recent MLIS graduates (16-20), diversity concerns and barriers in the profession will be uncovered. This proposed session is an exercise in collaborative learning and in connecting theory and practice around diversity and libraries. - Rachel A Smith, ACE scholar

1. Out of Sight, Out of Mind:
Where are the Librarians of
Color?
Rachel A. Smith, MLIS
Presenter
Contributions by Fellow UNCG ACE Scholars:
Cortney Barnes, MLIS; Ronunda Claiborne, MLIS;
Jewel Davis, MA, MLIS; and Jennifer Patterson, MLIS

2. You Want to be WHAT!?
Cortney Barnes, MLIS

4. Librarian stereotypes still exist and are
commonly accepted by the masses.
Librarianship is not a well known career
path.

5. What to Do?
Advocate for Always Push
What We Do for Diversity

6. Top 3 Occupations for African Americans
US Department of Labor
25.4%
Service

7. Top 3 Occupations for Asian Americans
US Department of Labor
30.8%
Professional

8. Top 3 Occupations for Latino Americans
US Department of Labor
21.2%
Sales

9. The Breakdown

10. 30.8%
(2000)
36.3%
(2010)

11. Librarianship
Navy
Communication
MS
Teacher
Women
Studies &
English/Ed.
Literacy
Theatre

12. Recent & Upcoming Projects
Selecting materials for
student tests throughout
state of North Carolina
Library Student Journal
Marketing Manager
Engaging the LIS student
community nationally
Working at Charlotte
Hawkins Brown
festivals and
reaching out to citizens
Organizing a career
program with
local area high
schools
Association of Research
Libraries CEP Diversity
Fellowship at the
University of Arizona Libraries

14. A
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16. SCHOOL
MEDIA

18. Attributions
• www.careermasters.com.ng/
• ure.uncg.edu/brandguide/?brandcat=university-logos
• www.corbisimages.com/photographer/tom-grill
• www.carolvannatta.com
• www.travirgolette.com
• www.cecil.ebranch.info
• georgiatechdopp.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/are-cover-letters-necessary-for-the-career-fair/
• www.fallschurchva.gov/content/library/youthteen/children/storytime.aspx
• www.centerforlegalinclusiveness.org/initiatives/gc-mp-roundtable/?print=y
• www.justchildrensbooks.com/exhibiting-at-the-philadelphia-book-festival/
• meinlilapark.blogspot.com/2012/01/ballerina-i-neue-vector-graphic.html
• www.graphicshunt.com/images/firefighter-13190.htm
• www.collegesanduniversities.us/law-schools.htm
• seniorcarecentralpa.wordpress.com/2012/04/10/top-5-reasons-for-hospital-readmissions-and-
how-to-prevent-it/
• dashe.com/blog/subject-matter-experts/instructional-design-lessons-from-the-world-of-theatre
• publishingarchaeology.blogspot.com/2012/01/rejected-by-science_27.html