The presenters of this poster have created a free, flexible, and reflective curriculum that provides library workers with the foundational knowledge and specialized skills necessary to conduct and publish rigorous original research in an effort toward diversifying and improving LIS literature and promoting lifelong learning. LibParlor Online Learning (LPOL) aims to revolutionize continuing education for librarians by offering a robust curriculum that addresses current gaps in librarian education regarding research skills and scholarly communication through a flexible and regularly updated curriculum. This poster will present the mission and vision of LPOL, showcase key resources, and explore possible paths through the curriculum. Objective 1: Identify key resources available through the LPOL curriculum Objective 2: Articulate the ways LPOL could be utilized at their organization Objective 3: Explore possible paths for engaging with the curriculum depending on the goals and institutional context of the learner.
While there has been a steady increase in scholarship about why librarians of color leave the profession, there has been very little written about those who choose to stay. This research will ask librarians currently working in academic libraries in the United States “what factors have influenced you to stay in the LIS field thus far?” This poster will provide preliminary results from this study, invite academic librarians to share their own experiences, outline recommendations for library leaders, and offer solutions to improve the working conditions of academic librarians of color.