Speaker:

Emilie Songolo (MIT Libraries)

African commemorative textiles are a social leveler that adds considerably to the knowledge ecosystem, conveying information through graphics, cultural symbols, and text. They also embody communities often excluded from traditionally published literature. As these unique African resources are acquired by libraries & archives, we must interrogate the conventional systems & practices by which these fabrics are processed and how they might impact access by library users. Inspired by frameworks of decoloniality, critical archiving, and equity, this talk will discuss a collection of African commemorative textiles and their epistemological foundations.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

4:00 - 6: 00 PM

Main Library 321