Thank you, Claudia.   I'm just giving back to the profession that has embraced me, as my mentors

did with me.  I was told to share what I have learned along the way with future generations.

 

From: gslisadjuncts [gslisadjuncts-bounces@lists.qc.cuny.edu] on behalf of Claudia Perry [c2perry@nyc.rr.com]
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 9:45 AM
To: glisann@lists.qc.cuny.edu; gslisfac@lists.qc.cuny.edu; gslisadjuncts@lists.qc.cuny.edu
Cc: Claudia Perry
Subject: Gslisadjuncts Fwd: [BCALA] A Talk with Langston Hughes Executive Director Andrew Jackson

Congratulations to Professor Andrew Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako) on his retirement from Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center after 35 years of service!!!

I second Professor Lawton’s comments about Professor Jackson’s many contributions to librarianship, his community, and the Graduate Library School.  Prof. Jackson has served both as a long-term member of the GSLIS Advisory Board and as a well-respected and much-beloved adjunct faculty member and colleague.  He also is an esteemed recipient of the GSLIS “Alumnus of the Year” award.

Fortunately he will continue to share his wisdom and extensive experience with our students regardless of his retirement from Langston Hughes.  

The direct link to the interview is here:

http://www.queenslibrary.org/blog/a-talk-with-langston-hughes-executive-director-andrew-jackson

All best wishes to Prof. Jackson for a most fulfilling retirement!

Claudia Perry

Claudia A. Perry, MLS, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Director of Admissions
Graduate School of Library and Information Studies
Queens College, CUNY
Flushing, NY  11367
claudia.perry@qc.cuny.edu
718-997-3790

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From: The Black Caucus of the American Library Association [BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] on behalf of Laroi Lawton [laroi.lawton@BCC.CUNY.EDU]
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 8:13 PM
To: BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU
Subject: Re: [BCALA] A Talk with Langston Hughes Executive Director Andrew Jackson

It is going to be extremely difficult to replace this unsung hero who has touched the lives of so many of us.
Many of you know Sekou from the countless events, conferences, celebrations within and outside of BCALA;
I had the pleasure of meeting him while teaching at the Queens College Library & Information Studies Department.
His presence but more importantly his words resonated with me as well as with those in the audience at one of our
departmental get-togethers when the department itself was under the accreditation scrutiny of ALA. His was the
voice of reason and today with a concerted effort from everyone in the QCGSLIS, the department thrives.

Sekou: well done, well done indeed.



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Prof. LaRoi M. Lawton, PhD.
Deputy Chief Librarian
Bronx Community College
Library Department
2155 University Avenue – North Hall
Bronx, NY 10453
718.289.5348(Voice); 6063(Fax)
Laroi.lawton@bcc.cuny.edu



From: The Black Caucus of the American Library Association [mailto:BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] On Behalf Of Mary Jean Jakubowski
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 6:09 PM
To: BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU
Subject: Re: [BCALA] A Talk with Langston Hughes Executive Director Andrew Jackson

Very nice interview!  Congratulations on your retirement, Mr. Jackson and thank you for your service.

Mary Jean Jakubowski
Director
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
jakubowskim@buffalolib.org<mailto:jakubowskim@buffalolib.org>
(716) 858-7180

From: The Black Caucus of the American Library Association [mailto:BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] On Behalf Of Kelvin Watson
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 5:45 PM
To: BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU<mailto:BCALA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU>
Subject: [BCALA] A Talk with Langston Hughes Executive Director Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako) has been Executive Director of Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center since 1980. He is retiring this year, and Queens Library will miss him, as will the countless people outside the Library whose lives he has enriched. The oldest of triplets, Andrew earned his B.S. at York College (CUNY) and his MLS at Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies (CUNY). Andrew provides extensive outreach to schools, libraries, community organizations, cultural institutions, and correctional facilities, and mentors graduate students and young librarians across the country. We were honored to talk with him about his life and career and the legacy he leaves behind.

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