The Library Pros

The Library Pros


Episode 112 – Kelly Harris – Director talking DEI, Barriers to Library Service and Association Libraries

November 16, 2024

In this installment of the podcast, Chris sits down with Kelly Harris, Director of the John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor, New York. Kelly talks about so many important topics including what Association Libraries are and their funding, unintended barriers to library service, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the library world, attracting people of color to the library profession, her start in the profession and so much more. Kelly doesn’t hold back and that makes for an engaging episode!