For National Library Week, I’m making some embroidery to creatively express how I’ve been feeling about the whiteness in my MLIS program and profession, anxiety of graduating in 4(!) weeks, and national response to COVID-19, specifically in libraries. Here’s the first:

I wrote more in my Instagram caption, which you can read here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_OQKkOH_c5/?igshid=m7aif33lj5w8

This hoop was inspired by @Fobettarh ‘s article "VOCATIONAL AWE AND LIBRARIANSHIP: THE LIES WE TELL OURSELVES,” which I read like 3 weeks into my program. It was strong foundation to critically approach my courses and work experiences. A concept vital to revisit. Linked next.

http://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2018/vocational-awe/

Also worth reading “The Legacy of Lady Bountiful: White Women in the Library” by Gina Schlesselman Tarango for more historical background.

And please read this thread on why curbside pickup is not advised: https://twitter.com/mrbnatural10/status/1252324167023833088