CORI Farewell Celebration

 

Handbook of Black Librarianship with Essay by Ida D. McGhee

 Handbook of Black Librarianship  3^rd   By Authors Andrew P Jackson [ccri.on.worldcat.org] (Editor) Marva L DeLoach [ccri.on.worldcat.org] (Editor)Michele Fenton [ccri.on.worldcat.org] Editor)  is now available in paperback and hardcover

Essay is listed with Pearls from Our Retirees.  Chapter 17. Statements from Retirees: Ida D. McGhee, MLS. 

 

"With a remarkable career in librarianship, Ida has been honored with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association’s Library Advocacy Award (2021) and the Rhode Island Library Association’s Library Champion Award (2020). As a co-founder of Cornucopia of Rhode Island: A Library Community of Color, Ida has been an inspiration, fostering mentorship, outreach, and professional growth for librarians and library staff of color across our community."  

Community College of RI, CCRI

CORI Annual Mini Conference 2024 - Bibliography

 

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

1.     . From African to Yankee: Narratives of Slavery and Freedom in Antebellum New England, Edited by Robert J. Cottrol, Routledge Press, 1997

2.      The Significance of Disease in the Extinction of the New England Indians, Sherburne F. Cook, Human Biology, Vol. 45, No. 3 (September 1973), pp. 485-508

3.    .  The Red King’s Rebellion: Racial Politics in New England, Russell Bourne, Oxford University Press, 1991

4.    .   Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England, William Cronon, Hill & Wang, 1983

5.    . . Brethren By Nature: New England Indians, Colonists, and the Origins of American Slavery, Margaret E. Newell, Cornell University Press, 2015

6.   .    Colonizing the Children: Indian Youngsters in Servitude in Early Rhode Island, Ruth Wallis Herndon and Ella Wilcox Sekatau, Colonial Society of Massachusetts, Vol. 7, (April 2003)

7.   .    Black Sailors: Afro-American Merchant Seamen and Whalers Prior to the Civil War, Martha S. Putney, Greenwood Publishing Group, 1987

8.       Black Founders: The Free Black Community in the Early Republic, Richard S. Newman, The Library Company of Philadelphia, 2008

9.   .   New England Bound: Slavery & Colonization in Early America, Wendy Warren, W.W. Norton & Company, 2016

10.  Reluctant Charity: Poor Laws in the Original Thirteen States, William P. Quigley, University of Richmond law review, Vol. 31, Issue 1, 1997

11.  A Heritage Discovered: Blacks in Rhode Island, Rowena Stewart, Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, 1984

12.  The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, Robert Rothstein, Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2017

13.  Homeownership Loan Corporation Redlining Maps: The Persistent Structure of Segregation and Economic Inequality, Bruce Mitchell and Juan Franco, NCRC Research, 2018

14.  Bodies Politic: Negotiating Race in the American North, 1730-1830, John Wood Sweet, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2003

15.  Where Negroes Are Masters: An African Port in the Era of the Slave Trade, Randy J. Sparks, Harvard University Press, 2014

16.  Minutes of the African Union Society of Newport 1787-1824, Special Collections, Newport Historical Society

17.  Black Lives, Native Lands, White Worlds, Jared Hardesty, University of Massachusetts Press, 2020

18.  Black Founders: The Free Black Community in the Early Republic, Richard S. Newman, The Library Company of Philadelphia, 2008

19.  The History of the King Phillip’s War, Increase Mather, J. Munsell, Editor, 1862 Edition

20.   Red Yankees: Narragansett Conversion in the Great Awakening, William S. Simmons, American Ethnologist, Vol. 10, No. 2, May 1983, pp. 253-271

21.   Indian Slaves of the King Phillip’s War, James G. Vose, Publications of the Rhode Island Historical Society, Volume 1, 1893

22.  The Significance of Disease in the Extinction of the New England Indians, Sherburne F. Cook, Human Biology, Vol. 45, No. 3, September 1973, pp. 485-508

23.  Lopez of Newport, Colonial American Merchant Prince, Stanley Chyet, Wayne State University Press, 1970

24.   Dark Work: The Business of Slavery in Rhode Island, Christy Clark-Pujara, New York University Press, 2016

25.   American Rum, African Consumers, and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, Sean M. Kelley, University of Essex, African Economic History, Volume 46, Number 2, 2018, pp. 1-29

26.   The Notorious Triangle: Rhode Island and the African Slave Trade, 1700-1807, Jay Coughtry, Temple University Press, 1981

27.  The Making of America By England’s Merchant Adventurers, John Butman and Simon Target, Little & Brown Publishers, 2018

28.  New Israel New England: Jews and Puritans in Early America, Michael Hoffman, University of Massachusetts Press, 2011

29.  The Literary Diary of Ezra Stiles, D.D., LL.D., Franklin< Bowditch & Dexter, New York, 1901

30.  The Klu Klux Klan in Rhode Island, Norman W. Smith, Rhode Island History, Vol. 37, No. 2, (May 1978)

31.  Women and Freedom in Early America, Larry L. Eldridge, Editor, New York University Press, 1997 

32.  The Irish Bridget: Irish Immigrant Women in Domestic Service in America, 1840-1930, Margaret Lynch-Brennan, Syracuse University Press, 2009

33.  Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul, John M. Barry, Penguin Books, 2011

34.  Unwelcome Americans: Living on the Margin in Early New England, Ruth Wallis Herndon, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2001

35.  Indian Names of Places in Rhode Island, Usher Parsons, M.D., Rhode Island Historical Society, Knowles, Anthony & Company, 1861

36.  Afro Yankees: Providence Black Community in the Antebellum Era, Robert J. Cottrol, Greenwood Press, 1982

37.  Black Yankees: The Development of an Afro-American Subculture in Eighteenth Century New England, William D. Piersen, University of Massachusetts Press, 1988

38.  Black Jacks: African American Seaman in the Age of Sail, Jeffery W. Bolster, Harvard University Press, 1997

39.  In Hope of Liberty: Culture, Community and Protest Among Northern Free Blacks, 1700-1860, James Oliver Horton & Lois E. Horton, Oxford University Press, 1997

40.  Early Black Benevolent Societies, 1780-1830, Robert L. Harris Jr., The Massachusetts Review, Vol. 20, No. 3, (Autumn 1979), pp. 603-625

Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant

 The travel grants will be awarded annually to five black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians for the purpose of attending the ALA Annual conference. The grants provide up to $3000 (and not less than $1500) to cover actual expenses for five black/African American librarians selected by ALA for travel, housing, registration, and cost of ticket to the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Awards Breakfast.

https://www.ala.org/grants/jason-reynolds-simon-schuster-travel-grant [ala.org]

Library CTE Asst. - Bryant University Krupp Library

The Library and CTE Assistant position is an exciting new role within the Bryant University Krupp Library and the Center for Teaching Excellence providing support to the library with a focus on the Research & Instruction Department, as well as providing administrative support to the Center for Teaching Excellence.

Library and CTE Assistant

https://employment.bryant.edu/postings/4172 [employment.bryant.edu]

CORI Fall Mini Conference, November 7

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Newport Public Library - Young Adult Librarian

Title: Young Adult Librarian (20 Hours) Summary: 

The Newport Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual for the position of Young Adult Librarian. This position is 20 hours per week including evening and rotating Saturday hours. Occasional Sunday hours are required as needed. 

This is a shared position with another Young Adult Library Associate. 

Duties: 

Reference Services

 Provides readers’ advisory and reference services to all patrons.
 Compiles bibliographies and instructional materials to meet the needs of young adults.
 Provides instruction to groups and individuals, both formally and informally, regarding the use of Library materials and services.
 Provides technical assistance to patrons using electronic resources in the Library including printing, monitoring PCs, troubleshooting, database use, mobile printing, e-books, etc. 

Programming and Publicity

 Plans and facilitates programs for young adults.
 Assists with outreach to local schools and community organizations.
 Contributes to the development and execution of the teen summer reading program.
 Assists with displays and exhibits in the Library relevant to young adults.
 Compiles information for the bi-monthly Library newsletter. 

Communication

 Strives to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for all Library users.
 Maintains familiarity with young adult users of the Library and establishes good rapport. 

Technology 

 Evaluates and maintains the young adult portion of the Library’s website.
 Promotes the young adult department on social media.
 Cooperates with the Young Adult Library Associate in planning and implementing technology related programs for teens. 

Collection

 Evaluates and purchases materials for the young adult collection from established vendors.
 Participates in the maintenance and weeding of materials for young adults.
 Shelves materials as needed. 

Updated 10/24 Staff Development

 Develops and maintains professional and personal skills by keeping up with current trends in Library Science with a special attention to youth services.
 Serves on the Library’s internal committees as relevant and attends staff meetings. 

Essential Functions

 Collaborates effectively with the Young Adult Library Associate and thrives in a team-focused environment.
 Exercises sufficient judgement to perform the job.
 Communicates easily and effectively in group and individual situations using oral and written communication skills.
 Performs the job in a reasonable time and in a manner which achieves reasonable performance and quality standards.
 Possesses excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new applications.
 Exhibits flexibility and willingness to work in a dynamic, busy and changing environment.
 Excels in time management, is punctual and is a visible presence in the Young Adult Department.
 Supervises young adult patrons in the Library, enforces Library behavior policies and encourages input and use of young adult facilities.
 Purchases supplies as needed.
 Manages the young adult department budget.
 Contributes to the monthly, annual and statistical reports.
 Participates in the development of the Library’s Long Range Plan.
 Is available to work various work evenings and weekends with some variations as needed.
 Maintains a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in-state as needed. 

Organizational Relationships

 Reports to the Head of Youth Services.
 Works closely and communicates effectively with the Young Adult Library Associate.
 Cooperates with other departments with regard to provision of services to all patrons, with special responsibility to young adults. 

Qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree required.
 Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in Library Science preferred.
GSLIS students are encouraged to apply.
 Experience working with young adults preferred.
 Working knowledge of Koha/Aspen desirable and knowledge of WordPress and Canva a plus. 

Salary 

 Salary will be based on education and experience. 

The Library adheres to the state’s Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act, providing paid sick leave for its part-time employees. The Newport Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to jobs@newportlibraryri.org. Position will be open until filled.