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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Sep 10

296: The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship: When They Dared to Be Powerful by Nicole A. Cooke
September 2, 2025
Guest host Troy Swanson chats with Nicole A. Cooke about the history, impact, and ongoing contributions of Black women in the library profession.
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296: The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship: When They Dared to Be Powerful by Nicole A. Cooke

Guest host Troy Swanson chats with Nicole A. Cooke, editor of The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship: When They Dared to Be Powerful, about the history, impact, and ongoing contributions of Bla…

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 29

Dr. Aisha Johnson and I have been promoting my book, and we had the best conversation on "Lost in the Stacks" on WREK Radio!

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💥Augusta Baker and Charlemae Rollins 2.0💥

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 10

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The Last Time I Visited the Library, I Cried

In this love letter to libraries, Black librarianship, and the healing power of story, I reflect on the legacy of bibliotherapy, a powerful visit to the Schomburg Center, and why we must protect our r...

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Aug 8

Join the editors of the upcoming special issue of The Political Librarian for a virtual information session to learn more about the issue's theme, "Defending DEI and the Politics of Inclusion."

Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00p.m. EST

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Editors' Information Session: Upcoming Special Issue of The Political Librarian on Defending DEI and the Politics of Inclusion

Join us for a one-hour virtual information session to learn more about submitting work to the upcoming special issue of The Political Librarian on “Defending DEI and the Politics of Inclusion.”

www.everylibraryinstitute.org

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 24

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you!

nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Jun 12

Many HBCUs, especially in the Black rural South, suffer from limited broadband access, placing students at a disadvantage in their academic and career pursuits.
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As HBCUs Struggle Against Digital Redlining, Claflin University Fights Back

With HBCUs continuing to combat digital redlining, Claflin University and the Student Freedom Initiative keep fighting for internet equity.

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Jun 10

Are you pursuing an MLIS at the USC? The Ethel Bolden Scholarship is now accepting applications!

This $3,500 award supports students who are passionate about making an impact in the Richland County community.

🗓 Deadline to apply: Monday, June 30, 2025
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Apply for the Ethel Bolden Minority Fellowship | Richland Library

This fellowship seeks to encourage and provide financial support to students from underserved or underrepresented ethnic and racial groups who are working toward the completion of an MLIS degree at th...

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · Jun 5

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · May 30

Libraries: Culture, History, and Society (LCHS) is now accepting submissions for volume 10, number 1, to be published in Spring 2026. LCHS engages in rolling review, which closes on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · May 12

My History of Black Librarianship begins today, with almost 60 people! I'm excited and honored, especially to be able to dedicate the course to OUR Libraian, Dr. Carla Hayden. There is no class about Black Library History without her!

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · May 10

Thank you for your brilliant work!

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · May 9

OUR Librarian.
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In her own words: Fired Librarian of Congress speaks with GBH in last week on the job

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, fired from her job late Thursday night, spoke out against efforts to ban books and promoted wider access to information.

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · May 6

The Black Metropolis Research Consortium is excited to announce the awardees of scholarships to enroll in the History of Black Librarianship course offered by Dr. Nicole Cooke at the University of South Carolina.

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · May 6

Of course!

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · May 5

Will you be at ALISE this year? Lunch or dinner?

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nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social @nicolethelibrarian.bsky.social · May 2

Yes, yes, ya'll!
Another new book is out, this time with Queens Dr. Colon-Aguirre Monica, Dr. Aisha M. Johnson, and Stacy Collins. My eternal thanks to this dream team, publisher Dr. Bharat Mehra, and all of the whip smart contributors who made this volume possible!