Desegregation in Northern Virginia Libraries (American Heritage) - Softcover

Barbuschak, Christopher; Lapierre, Suzanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467152897 ISBN 13: 9781467152891

Publisher: History Press, 2023

Synopsis

A Hidden History of Unequal Access

During the Jim Crow era, many public libraries were segregated. The public library plays a fundamental role in communities by providing free educational resources, boosting literacy and knowledge, and serving as a place of refuge. Despite this, many were inaccessible to Black residents and continued to resist integration even after the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. Discover the truth about the barriers imposed on the Black community and learn about the citizens-turned-activists who used protests and lawsuits to achieve more equitable library services. Their legacy resonates today as libraries continue to evolve and embrace more inclusive practices.

Join Fairfax County librarians Chris Barbuschak and Suzanne LaPierre as they investigate the overlooked and little-known history of segregated library services in Northern Virginia.

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About the Author

Chris Barbuschak, a Fairfax County native, is an archivist/librarian at Fairfax County Public Library's Virginia Room. A graduate in history from Loyola University Chicago, he received his MLIS from Dominican University. Suzanne S. LaPierre is a Virginiana Specialist Librarian for Fairfax County Public Library in Virginia. Her writing has been published in national and international journals. In addition to a MLIS from University of South Carolina, she holds an MA in Museum Studies from The George Washington University and a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design.

Edition details

• Publisher: History Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467152897
• ISBN 13: 9781467152891
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208