Julius C. Jefferson Jr.
Julius C. Jefferson Jr. | |
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President of the American Library Association | |
In office 2020–2021 | |
Preceded by | Wanda Kay Brown |
Succeeded by | Patty Wong |
President of the Freedom to Read Foundation | |
In office 2013–2016 | |
Preceded by | Candace D. Morgan |
Succeeded by | Martin Garnar |
Personal details | |
Born | United States | July 22, 1968
Education |
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Occupation | Librarian |
Julius C. Jefferson Jr. (born July 22, 1968) is an American librarian who was president of the American Library Association for the 2020-2021 term.[1][2][3] Jefferson is additionally a section head of the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress,[4] and has formerly served as the president of the Freedom to Read Foundation between 2013 and 2016.
Jefferson was born in Washington, D.C. as the 4th generation in a family. His father worked as an archivist at the National Archives and Records Administration, and his mother was a technical specialist at the ALA. He originally dreamed of being a drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire, but credits his inspiration of working in libraries to Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, and claimed to become a bibliophile.[5]
Jefferson received a B.A. in history from Howard University and an MLS from the University of Maryland.[4] He has served on the Executive Board (2007–2009) and is a member of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. He served as president of the Freedom to Read Foundation and president of the District of Columbia Library Association.[6][7]
Jefferson has held many positions in the American Library Association. He has served on its Executive Board and Council.[8] As chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the American Library Association Jefferson initiated Intellectual Freedom Summer School.[9] In 2019 he was honored with the ALA Equality Award (with Lorelle R. Swader) for his commitment to diversity and inclusion with a focus on the rights of underrepresented library workers.[10]
He is co-editor of the 2012 volume, The 21st-Century Black Librarian in America: Issues and Challenges, and has worked to get more Black men into the library profession.[11][12]
References[]
- ^ MMORALES (2020-06-09). "ALA President-Elect Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. invites members to attend free Virtual Inauguration". News and Press Center. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ^ RGERBER (2012-11-08). "President's Page". About ALA. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ^ Julius C. Jefferson Wins 2020-2021 ALA Presidency. Publishers' Weekly April 12, 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Alumnus Julius C. Jefferson Jr. (BA 2003) Howard University.
- ^ "About Julius". JULIUS C. JEFFERSON JR. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ^ "Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., former DCLA president (2015-16), seeks 2020-21 ALA presidency!". District of Columbia Library Association. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- ^ BCALA Endorses Julius C. Jefferson for ALA President 2020-2021. Black Caucus of the American Library Association.
- ^ Meet the Candidates for ALA President: Julius C. Jefferson Jr. American Libraries March 1, 2019.
- ^ “IFC Report to ALA Council.” 2011. Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom 60 (5): 166–98.
- ^ Jefferson Jr. and Swader win the 2019 ALA Equality Award ALA News, 5/21/2019.
- ^ Jackson, Andrew P., Julius Jefferson, and Akilah Nosakhere. The 21st-Century Black Librarian in America: Issues and Challenges. Rowman, 2012.
- ^ "'Endangered Species': Black Male Librarian". NPR.org. 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
- Howard University alumni
- Presidents of the American Library Association
- African-American librarians
- American librarians
- 1968 births
- Living people
- University of Maryland, College Park alumni
- Librarians at the Library of Congress