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.
Libraries in Bloom
Ep 27: Library Apprenticeship Feature: Amari Brown
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Libraries in Bloom
Meet Amari Brown, college student studying Business Management at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. She completed her apprenticeship at the Appleton Public Library in Wisconsin and was mentored by Yee Lee Vue, Adult Services and Community Engagement Librarian. Amari worked closely with Yee to design services that enhanced the library’s Small Business - Big Impact Initiative, which supports business startup, retention, and expansion efforts for people of color and immigrants. Tune in to hear more about the services along with Amari's overall apprenticeship experience.