Kaetrena Davis Kendrick

Summer 2026 Course Brief: Critical Hope & Self-Preservation in Contemporary Librarianship – Student Reads

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For the past few years, I’ve taught my original course, Critical Hope & Self-Preservation in Contemporary Librarianship with the Dominican University School of Information Studies. This year I expanded availability of this course by offering it through the University of South Carolina School of Information Science (iSchool)! Moreover, it was made available to both degree-seeking students […]

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Reserved: Various (April 2026)

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Here are my speaking events for early Spring! I hope you’ll be able to attend these free community-centered events. April 14, 2026 | Radical Empathy and Leadership (REAL) Lab: “Reconsidering Rest: A Community Conversation,” 11A ET (Register now!) April 28, 2026 | Institute for Reimagining Engagement in Academic Libraries (iREAL): “Considering Collective Care and Radical

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Rejoice: Kendrick to serve as Interim University Librarian at Armacost Library, University of Redlands (March 2026)

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I’m happy to share the news that I’ll be serving as Interim University Librarian at University of Redlands‘ Armacost Library, effective immediately. This month I’ll begin working remotely, with on-campus visits in mid-Spring and mid-summer. In August, I’ll expand my visits as I continue serving the campus and collaboratively leading with colleagues at Armacost Library,

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Spring 2026 Course Brief: Critical Hope & Self-Preservation in Contemporary Librarianship – Student Reads

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It stands to reason that in a graduate school of information studies, the question “What are you reading ?”will eventually come up. Earlier this semester, I asked the students about their current reads! Here is a listing of what students are reading (shared with students’ permission): How to Resist Amazon and Why by Danny Caine Go Tell It

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Recorded: Black in the Stacks Podcast (March 2026)

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About a month ago, I talked with Marquita Gooch, host of the Black in the Stacks podcast. In the episode, we candidly discussed navigating and recovering from workplace harm. In addition to sharing our own experiences, we also talked about recovery pathways, including the importance of community support, acknowledging grief, and the role of self-preservation.

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Register: Critical Hope Course with University of South Carolina School of Information Science (June 2026)

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I’m thrilled to share that my original course, Critical Hope & Self-Preservation in Contemporary Librarianship will be offered at the University of South Carolina School of Information Science… and great news: In addition to being available for 3 hours of graduate credit for USC iSchool students, this course is also open to LIS practitioners from

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