Laura Giacobbe replied to Laura Giacobbe's discussion Barriers to the Profession for People of Color (POC): How the Culture of Whiteness in Libraries Excludes Marginalized Groups
"True. The statistics show a decrease for BIPOC enrolled in schools that had already reversed affirmative action. Compounding the issue is the rising costs of higher education. To Kelsey's point Chrisler and I are both hopeful that more racial…"
Nov 13, 2023
Cathy Leverkus replied to Laura Giacobbe's discussion Barriers to the Profession for People of Color (POC): How the Culture of Whiteness in Libraries Excludes Marginalized Groups
"It is difficult to promote racially diverse hiring when the supreme court has rescinded affirmative action. What can be done about this issue?"
Nov 11, 2023
Kelsey Gallagher mambach replied to Laura Giacobbe's discussion Barriers to the Profession for People of Color (POC): How the Culture of Whiteness in Libraries Excludes Marginalized Groups
"Hopefully, something that may have a positive effect on this issue is that Gen Z is the most diverse American generation in history - with 48% of these individuals being non-White. Perhaps this new generation of library workers and librarians will…"
Oct 20, 2023
Laura Giacobbe updated their profile photo
Oct 19, 2023
Laura Giacobbe updated their profile
Oct 9, 2023
Laura Giacobbe posted a discussion
Your Name and Title: Laura Giacobbe, Specialist LibrarianLibrary, School, or Organization Name: Guggenheim Memorial Library, Monmouth University & Nancy Thompson Learning Commons, Kean University Co-Presenter Name(s): Chrisler Pitts, Collection…
Oct 9, 2023
Laura Giacobbe is now a member of Library 2.0
Oct 9, 2023