When They Dared to Be Powerful: Reflecting on the impact of the book with Dr. Aisha Johnson скачать в хорошем качестве

When They Dared to Be Powerful: Reflecting on the impact of the book with Dr. Aisha Johnson

Welcome to When They Dared to Be Powerful, a podcast series celebrating the legacy of Black women in librarianship. This series centers the contributing authors—and the extraordinary librarians—featured in The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship, edited by Dr. Nicole A. Cooke. Through their stories, we honor the brilliance, resilience, and leadership of Black women who have shaped—and continue to shape—the profession. Hosted by Dr. Cearra Harris, each episode uplifts the voices behind this important work, exploring their scholarship, their contributions to librarianship, and the lasting impact of the women whose legacies they preserve. In today’s episode, Dr. Harris had the pleasure of reflecting on the impact of the book with Dr. Aisha Johnson. Dr. Aisha Johnson, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Outreach at the Georgia Tech Library, is a revelator of Southern library history. She is committed to archival research, the production of minority librarians and archivists for cultural preservation, and redefining the scholar. She is well-versed in archival research, instruction, program administration, assessment, and evaluation as well as curriculum development to produce practical professionals. With such a dedication to the field, Dr. Johnson encourages redefining the scholar by introducing primary source research with an emphasis on synthesis and encouraging scholar practitioners. Dr. Johnson earned the Master of Library and Information Science, and subsequent PhD in Information Studies from Florida State University’s iSchool. In 2020, she was dubbed Distinguished Alumni of the iSchool. In 2021, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History recognized her work and impact with the Freedom Scholar Award. If you haven’t already, be sure to pick up a copy of The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship. It’s an essential read for librarians, scholars, information professionals, and anyone committed to honoring and preserving our collective history. Order Your Copy Here: https://alastore.ala.org/lbwlEB