40 min
Nichelle M. Hayes Made In Indy
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The Made in Indy podcast welcomes Interim CEO for the Indianapolis Public Library & President of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association; Nichelle M. Hayes.
We discuss the importance of individuals being able to access information, and illuminate why libraries an integral part of our society more now than ever. Nichelle gives us insight on her journey with literature & who inspired her to pick up her first book.
We learn about the Center for Black Literature & Culture located in the R.B. Annis West Reading Room at Central Library. We uncover how it was formed, its pursuit to celebrate changemakers that left their mark, and its mission to inspire contemporary positive influencers.
Later, Nichelle gets candid about the importance of supporting Library workers, and how her work at the Indianapolis Public Library over the past 7 years has granted her the compassion and discernment needed to to lead Indy PL into the next phase of its evolution.
Listen to our full conversation below + Follow Nichelle’s incredible journey here.
The Made in Indy podcast welcomes Interim CEO for the Indianapolis Public Library & President of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association; Nichelle M. Hayes.
We discuss the importance of individuals being able to access information, and illuminate why libraries an integral part of our society more now than ever. Nichelle gives us insight on her journey with literature & who inspired her to pick up her first book.
We learn about the Center for Black Literature & Culture located in the R.B. Annis West Reading Room at Central Library. We uncover how it was formed, its pursuit to celebrate changemakers that left their mark, and its mission to inspire contemporary positive influencers.
Later, Nichelle gets candid about the importance of supporting Library workers, and how her work at the Indianapolis Public Library over the past 7 years has granted her the compassion and discernment needed to to lead Indy PL into the next phase of its evolution.
Listen to our full conversation below + Follow Nichelle’s incredible journey here.
40 min