Baker's work is informed by her heritage. When she embarked on writing "The Keeper of Night," Baker wanted readers to understand the challenges biracial people face, but through a fun adventure story. Learn more about her debut novel.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships

As the Student Equity & Outreach Librarian at Mt. San Antonio College, Rios-Alvarado wants students to know that the library is for everyone. Learn how she reframes the idea of a college library and empowers others to use the library to their advantage.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships

This award recognizes the work Whitworth has done within NHSLMA, mentoring new librarians, serving on committees, and supporting initiatives. We spoke with Whitworth about her work at Dover High School and how she's working to diversify the collection.

• Awards and Honors
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• LGBTQIA+

As many library workers faced pressure to continue operations throughout the pandemic, Bignoli vocally advocated for safer working conditions. Her campaign gained national attention and now Bignoli plans to build on this work to address long-existing issues.

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships
• Social Justice & Advocacy

Adaliz Cruz ’20MS isn't interested in the traditional subjects of music research. Learn more about her journey into studying and amplifying historically repressed, censored, and criminalized music.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships
• Research

Vicky Biancolo was appointed to the Board by Governor Charlie Baker in 2020. She is excited to improve the services of all library types all across the Commonwealth.

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships
• Leadership

Library Director Ann Bognolo connected her students with the Great Falls Books Through Bars organization. Through this program, Bognolo helped her students understand the transformative power of libraries and education.

• Careers and Internships
• Social Justice & Advocacy

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the School of Library and Information Science alumnae/i have formed the Collaborative to actively document history through collecting, sharing, and preserving the stories and materials of Maine residents.

• Careers and Internships

Jennifer Gordon ’02MS, school librarian at the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School in Cambridge, received this award for her significant achievements and demonstrated excellence in the library and information professions.

• Awards and Honors
• Leadership

Anya Brodrick ’13MS combines her passions for music and library sciences in her position with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships