Libraries in Bloom

Libraries in Bloom’s (LIB) mission is to cultivate a diverse library workforce by providing professional pathways for young adults of color and elevate innovative and equitable library practices that more fully serve communities. Follow along as we capture the various ways in which libraries bloom, impacting the environment around them.

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Libraries in Bloom

Ep 20: Book Bans and Censorship

August 25, 2022 • Libraries in Bloom

Meet Joel Bangilan, librarian of the Laurie and Milton Boniuk Library at the Holocaust Museum in Houston, Texas. Come listen to Joel speak more about his role, the spread of book bans, and the inequities he's seen in his 25+ years of working in libraries. With the perspective he’s gained, he encourages everyone to think about human rights and the impact of hate and genocide as a global community.