Black Caucus of the American Library Association
GPTKB entity
Statements (74)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Senate
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| gptkbp:addresses |
issues of racism in libraries
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| gptkbp:advocates_for |
access to information
equity in library services equitable access to technology diversity in library collections equitable funding for libraries fair hiring practices inclusive library practices social justice in libraries community representation in libraries inclusive library policies |
| gptkbp:aims_to |
increase representation of Black professionals
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| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
community organizations
local schools other library organizations national organizations |
| gptkbp:conducts |
workshops and training
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| gptkbp:encourages |
mentorship programs
collaboration among libraries community engagement in libraries cultural competency in library services participation in library associations participation in library governance research on library access issues research on library services to Black communities |
| gptkbp:engages_in |
community outreach
policy advocacy strategic planning fundraising activities advocacy campaigns |
| gptkbp:established_in |
gptkb:1970
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| gptkbp:focuses_on |
advocacy for Black librarians
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| gptkbp:fosters |
leadership skills among members
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| gptkbp:has_members |
librarians and library workers
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| gptkbp:hosts |
events and conferences
networking events book fairs |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Black Caucus of the American Library Association
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| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
research and scholarship
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| gptkbp:offers |
scholarships for students
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| gptkbp:organizes |
panel discussions
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:American_Library_Association
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| gptkbp:participates_in |
national library conferences
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| gptkbp:promotes |
diversity in libraries
literacy initiatives cultural awareness in library services Black authors and literature awareness of Black history in libraries awareness of library funding issues awareness of library issues awareness of library services for Black communities |
| gptkbp:provides |
networking opportunities
grants for library projects training for library staff resources for advocacy training scholarship opportunities for students resources for library education access to professional resources mentorship for new librarians |
| gptkbp:publishes |
newsletters and reports
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| gptkbp:supports |
cultural events
cultural heritage preservation initiatives for youth engagement initiatives for digital literacy community literacy programs community-based library services research on library practices professional development for Black librarians research on Black library history |
| gptkbp:works_to |
improve library collections
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| gptkbp:works_with |
gptkb:educational_institutions
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Black_Caucus_of_the_American_Library_Association_Literary_Award
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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