OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries

By: OLA EDI & Antiracism Committee
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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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Episodes
  • S3, E9: We STILL Need Diverse Books w/Caroline Richmond & Dhonielle Clayton
    Dec 31 2024

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    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 Ipaguirre and LaRee Dominguez
    Date of recording: November 8, 2024

    Mentioned in this episode:
    Indigenous Reads Rising
    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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    56 mins
  • S3, E8: Book Bans and Intellectual Freedom w/ Dr. Emily Knox
    Nov 27 2024

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    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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    35 mins
  • S3, E7: The Power of Stories w/Donna Barba Higuera
    Oct 31 2024

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    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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    1 hr and 11 mins

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