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Past President
American Library Association
An active member of ALA for 16 years, Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. was the 2019-2020 President of the American Library Association. He has been a member of ALA Council since 2011 and has served on a number of committees and task forces of the Association. In addition to his service to ALA, Jefferson served on the board of the Freedom to Read Foundation (2012–2016) and served as its 2013–2016 president; served as president of the DC Library Association (2015); and served on the board of BCALA (2007–2009). He is the recipient of several awards, including ALA Equality Award (2019), BCALA Outstanding Contribution to Publishing Award (2013), and BCALA Appreciation Award (2010).
A frequent speaker on issues of importance to library workers, Jefferson has appeared on a number of media outlets, including National Public Radio. He is co-editor of "The 21st Century Black Librarian in America: Issues and Challenges" and is often sought as a speaker on library-related issues such as diversity, leadership, and professional development. Jefferson holds a bachelor’s in history from Howard University and an MLS from the University of Maryland.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
6:30 AM – 8:00 AM