PDA Series – Why Did I Leave the Profession?: The DEI Perspective

Join us for an eye opening discussions as three former librarians discuss why they left the profession.

Co-moderated by Twanna Hodge (DEI Librarian, University of Florida), we will ask the panelists:

• Why did you decide to become a librarian? Were you recruited to the profession?
• Describe your experience working in libraries?
• How long did you stay in the profession?
• Why did you leave?
• What was great about being a librarian?
• What was frustrating?
• What advice would you provide DEI and other committees who are designing recruitment/retention programs?

After our questions, we will open it up to the audience for a lively discussion.

Panelists:

• Ira Revels is the Owner and Principal of Ira Revels Consulting, LLC a Connecticut-based management consulting company. Ira has nearly 20 years operating in fast-paced, high-performance organizations and teams. Her professional background includes Strategic Management Consulting, Educational Technology, Fundraising, Training, and Facilitation.
• Michael Eric Owens is President of M.E.O. Consulting. He is a distinguished scholar, writer, and speaker. Michael is also the founder of and serves as the Executive Director of the Ralph Ellison Foundation. He is the host of the One Mic, One Voice show, which has an international listening audience.
• Rinata White has received a Bachelor’s in Music from the University of Indianapolis (UIndy), and a Master’s in Librarian Science from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). She loves working in the community providing resources and services. As a librarian, Rinata has provided excellent customer service, unique storytelling and has helped many people with the online aspects of the library. Rinata is currently working to receive a Bachelors in Music Therapy from the University of Indianapolis. She is also Great Lakes Regional American Music Therapy Association Students – Vice President. Ms. White’s goal is to promote positive language and hospitality in community engagement.

Sponsored by ASERL

This webinar is part of the PDA series. Learn more.