Twanna Hodge – Page 2 – Residency Interest Group

Survey on Assessment and Success in Post-MLIS Residency Programs

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by Twanna Hodge

The Association of College & Research Libraries Residency Interest Group Assessment Team is conducting a research project to determine which factors lead to successful post-MLIS residency programs, as well as how this success is assessed and measured. We invite all current or former residents and residency program affiliates (program coordinators, mentors, supervisors, etc) to participate. Read More

Save the Date: Financial Realities of Being an Early-Career Librarian

Posted on June 8, 2020January 11, 2022 by Twanna Hodge

Topic: Financial Realities of Being an Early-Career Librarian Facilitators: Natalie Hill, Instructional Designer at the University of New England Laura Tadena, Inclusive Services Consultant at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 2 PM EDT / 1 PM CDT / 12 PM MDT / 11 AM PDT Description: This Read More

COVID Residents Open Letter

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 by Twanna Hodge

I hope this message finds you and yours well. Below is a link to the open letter addressed to residency coordinators, deans, and library leadership. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16lMwqaX4mvnyMZKRRjTvpYMWnt3FxKq3iCdkFQHFSt0/edit The letter is focused on institutions keeping diversity residents and fellows (who are in precarious position along with many others) at the forefront as they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

Mutual Aid for BIPOC Library Residents

Posted on April 17, 2020January 11, 2022 by Twanna Hodge

Hi everyone, This message has two audiences: 1) Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) in library residencies and 2) people who are interested in providing assistance during this time. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we hosted a virtual town hall for BIPOC residents to talk about some issues we are facing while in Read More

COVID-19 RIG Town Hall Meeting – April 2nd

Posted on March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 by Twanna Hodge

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACRL-RIG would like to invite current and former BIPOC residents as well as BIPOC from other term/contract positions to a virtual town hall. The purpose of the discussion will be to collaboratively discuss how to provide support for BIPOC residents, fellows, and other folks in term and precarious positions. Read More