America's First Black Librarian: Edward C. Williams

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Edward Christopher William is widely regarded as the first professionally trained black librarian in the United States, as well as an authority in library organization and bibliography. 

He was not only a successful professional librarian during the time of segregation, but also a social activist, author, and translator. He was constantly concerned about the challenges faced by libraries frequented by black people, such as deteriorating buildings, staff shortages, and a lack of funding. He was designated one of the "100 Most Important Leaders of the 20th Century" in 1999.

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BCALA - The Black Caucus of the American Library Association Facebook page 4/27/2022