As Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) information professionals, being part of racial and ethnic affinity groups within organizations and associations has played an essential role in our professional... read more →

One morning not too long ago, I took the dogs outside for their midday bathroom break, and when I didn’t immediately melt under Texas heat, I realized that it was... read more →

Many academic libraries are creating new positions because there is a need for someone with specific expertise.  I see many positions around diversity, equity, inclusion, open education resources or critical... read more →

Incorporating a moment of reflection has been tough this semester due to being back on campus full time. As colleagues, students, and faculty have more physical access to you, this... read more →

2021 is coming to a close, and I had time to reflect on the virtual conferences I attended. The Black Caucus American Library Association (BCALA) hosted its National Conference of... read more →

On October 27th, Firsthand hosted a Diversity & Inclusion in Internships Virtual Career Fair. This unique fair offered a rare opportunity for students to increase their internship prospects and connect... read more →

Firsthand, our powerful career engagement platform, hosted a Diversity & Inclusion in Internships Virtual Career Fair this fall. This unique fair offered a rare opportunity for students to increase their... read more →

Gorick Ng, a career counselor at Harvard by way of Credit Suisse and Boston Consulting Group, was kind enough to join Firsthand as a keynote speaker for our D&I Internship... read more →

Mentorship is an essential aspect of librarianship. Furthermore, mentorship is a way to cultivate a mutually respectful and beneficial relationship with an individual through consistent nurturing, with being vulnerable and... read more →

As an academic librarian, I am on the tenure track. Over the summer, I had to prepare materials for my tenure portfolio to renew my contract for the next three... read more →

Providing feedback to colleagues is one of the most important tasks in any workplace. However, while offering negative feedback can be unpleasant at the time, its broader impact is always... read more →

Discover content mapped to state and federal initiatives with technology designed to make planning,... read more →