When They Dared to Be Powerful: The Legacy of Augusta Baker with Dr. Michael Weisenburg скачать в хорошем качестве

When They Dared to Be Powerful: The Legacy of Augusta Baker with Dr. Michael Weisenburg

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 speaking with Dr. Michael Weisenburg, who highlighted the legacy of Augusta Baker in his chapter of The Legacy of Black Women in Librarianship. Dr. Michael Weisenburg is Director of the Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at University of South Carolina Libraries. Since joining the department in 2013, he has held a series of progressively responsible roles, including Reference and Instruction Librarian and Associate Director, bringing deep expertise in teaching, research, and community engagement to his leadership. Originally from Buffalo, Weisenburg holds a B.A. from Stony Brook University, an M.A. in English Literature from The College at Brockport (SUNY), and a Ph.D. in Literature from the University of South Carolina. A committed educator and advocate for hands-on archival learning, he emphasizes connecting diverse student interests—from medieval manuscripts to comic books and visual culture—with rare and unique collections. As Director, he is dedicated to expanding student engagement and broad public access to the department’s rich and varied holdings. 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