Rodney Edward Freeman Jr. is one man with a very impressive resume. His journey to librarianship and archives is one that is sure to inspire folks to never stop believing for the impossible. Even more impressive than his resume, is his heart for service and preserving the histories of black men and women. You cannot afford to miss the latest installment to Pssst! Professionally Speaking

In this third installment of Pssst! Professionally Speaking I had the pleasure of speaking with none other than John Light Jr. of Richmond, Virginia (Southside, Shawty)!

John currently serves as the Youth Services Supervisor for the Bull Street Public Library in Savannah Georgia, making him the fourth black librarian male in Savannah history.

This episode is very special, raw, and real, and is the first visual episode of the podcast. Come see for yourself how John Light Jr. is indeed a very bright light for the library community.

No pun intended.

Kristin Shelley

Meet Shauntee Burns-Simpson. A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and wife. By day, she works as the Associate Director of the Center for Educators and Schools for the New York Public Library. Hear what she has to say regarding her roots, what a typical day for her is like, and what keeps her grounded.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday, June 20. Shauntee was headed to the America Library Association (ALA) Conference in Chicago, Illinois. While I was preparing for an FMLA leave to spend the summer with my son.

Welcome to Pssst! Professionally Speaking where we get to know about professionals up close and personal through a series of questions aimed at learning everything from their wake up routines, music preferences, and work flow hustles. This is Psst Professionally Speaking. Where Professional Vibes Only are welcome.

Our first episode with Shauntee Burns-Simpson of the New York Public Library kicks off Friday, October 20 at noon.