This issue is historically the Conference Issue, where the Alki Editorial Committee covers some of the ideas that were raised at the conference. You’ll see some great thoughts about virtual conferences (Hua), a look at the keynote by Wanda K. Brown (Pressley), and a tasting menu of conference sessions (Bruno). We are excited to be including a conversation between myself and Greg Bem where we talk about Open Pedagogy, inspired by Bem’s WLA presentation. But we also have the launch of our Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion column (Martin), as well as a piece on libraries and civic engagement during elections (Carlson-Prandini), an examination of Collection Development for the new Muckleshoot Ed.D. cohort at the University of Washington Tacoma (Orth), and much more! Our regular columnists shine, as they always do! And make sure to check out our Community Survey results, because so many of you graciously shared your thoughts and advice.
Alki Editor: Johanna Jacobsen Kiciman
Alki Editorial Committee: Suzanne Carlson-Prandini, committee chair; Katie Brantley; Elizabeth Bruno; Joan Hua; Linda Johns; Lauren Pressley; Kelsey Smith; Maura Walsh
Design: Sonya Kopetz, KB design
Cover attribution: Art by Jenna Zarzycki. Jenna has been honing her skills in watercolor and gouache ever since she was introduced to the medium at (where else?) her local public library. She lives and works in King County, where she's constantly inspired by the beauty of the natural world, particularly our ever-changing skies. - [email protected]
Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: An Alki Column
Checking Your Privilege
by Michelle H. Martin
Washington Library Association: New Board Members
by Maura Walsh
Alki 2020 Community Survey Results
by The Alki Editorial Committee
Features
Taking the Lead with Wanda K. Brown
by Lauren Pressley
Catching up on Conference
by Joan Hua
A Tale of Two Sessions
by Elizabeth Bruno
School to Public: Think Farm to Table
by Maura Walsh
What I Missed/Silver Linings
by Elizabeth Bruno
Portrait of the Librarian as an Artist
by Maura Walsh
Articles
Open Education, Open Pedagogy: A Conversation
by Greg Bem and Johanna Jacobsen Kiciman
Reimagine Libraries and Voter Engagement: A Reflection
by Suzanne Carlson-Prandini
New Program, New Books: Selecting Materials for the Muckleshoot Ed.D. Cohort at the University of Washington, Tacoma
by Kristin Orth
Harry Potter in the 21st Century: Leveraging Problematic Fiction to Infuse Social Justice into the LIS Curriculum
by Michelle H. Martin, Milly Romeijn-Stout, Emily Beran, Jennifer Stetson, Jamie Poirier, Justine Rea, Rea Harris, Nicole Breiner, Austin Foglesong, Jennifer Ching, Chelsea Riddle, and Chelsea Davis
Milestones
New Hires, Transitions, Expansions, Retirements and Remembrances
by Sarah Threlkeld
A Call for Cover Art
by Alki Editorial Committee and Alki Editor
I’d Rather Be Reading
Best Book Lists
by Emily Calkins
Read This Book! News and Opinions by Teacher-Librarians
