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OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries
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
Episodes
32 episodes
S3, E7: The Power of Stories w/Donna Barba Higuera
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:10:57
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S3, E6: So'oh Story Time: Stories for Our Grandchildren w/Shannon LaRance
In this episode we are joined in conversation by Shannon LaRance (Dine'/Hopi/Assiniboine). Founder of Indigenous Empowerment, Indigenous Empowerment's mission is to ensure culturally sensitive counselors and social service agents a...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:30
S3, E5: Escaping the Vocational Awe Trap w/Fobazi Ettarh
In this episode we are joined in conversation by scholar, academic consultant, librarian and educational game designer, Fobzi Ettarh, who notably coined the concept of "vocational awe" in 2018. Ettarh shares how vocational awe operates at both ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:07:03
S3, E4: Maawn Doobiigeng Classification System w/Anne Heidemann & Melissa Isaac
Anne Heidemann & Melissa Isaac from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan join us to share about Maawn Doobiigeng, a new classification system for the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library. In 2019, The Saginaw Chippewa Triba...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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46:01
S3, E3: An Introduction to Critical Librarianship w/Jamillah Gabriel
*There were slight technical issues during the recording of this episode. We apologize for any minor disruptions*We are excited to welcome Jamillah R. Gabriel, the Critical Pedagogy Research Librarian at Harvard University and co-...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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47:21
S3, E2: Connecting Libraries with Communities w/ Immer Honorato
In this episode, Immer Honorato, Library Outreach Specialist at the Tualatin Public Library, talks with us about connecting his library with his community in Tualatin, Oregon. As an immigrant of Mexico who grew up in Tualatin, Imme...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:17
S3, Episode 1: Uplifting Youth in Library Spaces with Aaron Whitfield
Multitalented Aaron Whitefield joins the hosts and shares insight gained from leading successful multicultural academic programs during the decade he spent working as an educator, library professional and youth development specialist in Columbu...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:50
S2, Episode 11: Building Relationships Through Libraries w/Ray Pun
In this episode, Dr. Raymond (Ray) Pun (academic and research librarian at the Alder Graduate School of Education) shares insights on effective library advocacy through collaboration and community building, advice for aspiring librarians of col...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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45:14
S2, E10: Librarians of Color Advocating for Youth w/Ayn Reyes Frazee & Mai Takahashi
In this episode, we hear from Ayn Reyes Frazee and Mai Takahashi, co-chairs of the newly formed EDI Committee of ALSC (Association of Library Services to Children, a division of ALA). Frazee, who serves as current president of the Oregon Associ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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47:43
S2, Episode 9: Navigating Support Systems When Under Fire w/Nichelle M. Hayes
We are joined in this episode by Nichelle M. Hayes, MPA, MLS, founding director of the Center for Black Literature & Culture, and former CEO (Interim) of the Indianapolis Public Library, and current President of the Black Caucus of the Amer...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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35:43
S2, Episode 8: Amplifying LibVoices with Jamia Williams & Jamillah Gabriel
In this episode, we have the absolute honor of speaking with Jamia Williams (Consumer Health Program Specialist with the Network of the National Library of Medicine(NNLM) Training Office) and Jamillah Gabriel (Critical Pedagogy Research Librari...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:15:37
S2, Episode 7: Libraries, Communities and Mentorship- Connecting the Dots with Loida Garcia-Febo (Re-Release)
This is a re-release of an episode recorded on September 20, 2022 and published on November 30, 2022:In this episode, we talk with Loida Garcia-Febo – a Puerto Rican American librarian, International Library Consultant expert in library...
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Episode 7
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45:06
S2, Episode 6: Indigenous Systems of Knowledge with Dr. Sandy Littletree
In this episode we talk with Dr. Sandy Littletree (Navajo/Eastern Shoshone), Assistant Professor at the Information School at the University of Washington, whose work focuses on Native North American Indigenous Knowledge. Dr. Littl...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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56:54
S2, Episode 5: Connecting Incarcerated Patrons to Library Services w/ Jody Redifer, Enrique Rivera & Trevor Walraven
*There were technical issues during the recording of this episode. We apologize for any minor disruptions*In this episode of Overdue, we talk with Jody Redifer, Program Specialist at Multnomah County Library; Enrique Rivera, Library Out...
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41:23
S2, Episode 4: School Librarians Creating a Culture of Reading and Inclusion while Navigating Challenges with K.C. Boyd, Pia Alliende & Andy Spinks (Re-Release)
In light of the continued fight against book banning and censorship, we are re-releasing a conversation from last fall with the 2022 School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year, K.C. Boyd, and the two 2022 School Librarian of the...
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1:05:27
S2; Episode 3: BIPOC Leadership in Libraries w/Chantel Walker & Patty Wong
In this episode, we talk with Chantel Walker, Director of the Marin County Library Foundation and change management consultant with the County of Marin and other government organizations, and Patricia “Patty” Wong, City Librarian for the Santa ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:12:52
S2; Episode 2: Mentoring and Developing the Profession with Tracie D. Hall (Re-release)
In honor of Tracie D. Hall having been named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2023, we are excited to re-release this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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46:07
S2; Episode1: Alternative Facts & Libraries w/ Lorraine Bannai, Jon Osaki, Jenny Silbiger
On this episode of Overdue, we speak with filmmaker and owner of JJML Productions, Jon Osaki; State Law Librarian and Access to Justice Coordinator for the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary, Jenny Silbiger; and Professor Emerita and Director Emerita of t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:05:11
Episode 14: Righting Black History w/Sherry Antoine, Laurie Bridges & Diana Park
In this episode, we talk with Sherry Antoine (Executive Director of AfroCROWD), Laurie Bridges (Instruction and Outreach librarian at Oregon State University), and Diana Park (Science Librarian at Oregon State University) about their work to RI...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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58:15
Episode 13: Librarians with Spines, Part 2 with Autumn Anglin, Max Macias & Yago Cura
In part 2 of this two-part episode, we talk to the creative team behind the Librarians with Spines book series calling for radical librarianship, Yago Cura, Max Macias and Autumn Anglin. This trio of "information agitators" share...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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39:20
Episode 12: Librarians With Spines Part 1 with Autumn Anglin, Max Macias & Yago Cura
In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we talk to the creative team behind the Librarians with Spines book series calling for radical librarianship, Yago Cura, Max Macias and Autumn Anglin. This trio of "information agitators" share...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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45:56
Episode 11: Centering Equity in Oregon Libraries with Brandace Rojo and Eduardo Arizaga
*There were technical issues during the recording of this episode. We apologize for any minor disruptions*In this episode, we talk with leadership from REFORMA Oregon about centering equity work as the foundation of library work, how to...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:03:48
Episode 10: Libraries, Communities and Mentorship- Connecting the Dots with Loida Garcia-Febo
In this episode, we talk with Loida Garcia-Febo – a Puerto Rican American librarian, International Library Consultant expert in library services to diverse populations and human rights and the 2018-2019 President of the American Library Associa...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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45:06
Episode 9: School Librarians Creating a Culture of Reading and Inclusion while Navigating Challenges with K.C. Boyd, Pia Alliende & Andy Spinks
In this special episode, we talk with the School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year, K.C. Boyd, and the two School Librarian of the Year finalists, Pia Alliende and Andy Spinks. Amid book challenges, political and cultur...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:27
Episode 8: Putting "Friendly Places" on the Map with Roland Barksdale-Hall
In this episode, we talk with Roland Barksdale-Hall, Branch Manager at the Stey-Nevant Branch Library in Farrell, PA and an author, activist, historian, and griot. Our conversation touches on forging deep community connections, confronting bias...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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