Cataloging the Culture
Cataloging the Culture
Podcast Description
The “Cataloging the Culture” podcast is a groundbreaking platform that amplifies the voices and stories of Black men working in libraries across the nation—through a monthly series. Hosted by Dr. Karlos L. Marshall of the Dayton Metro Library, each monthly episode delves into their unique journeys, from discovering the profession to navigating challenges, and celebrating successes in a field where they remain underrepresented.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of representation, professional development, and community service within library sciences, with episodes spotlighting personal narratives such as transitioning from HBCU academia to library leadership, navigating workplace challenges, and celebrating contributions to equity and mentorship within the profession.

The “Cataloging the Culture” podcast is a groundbreaking platform that amplifies the voices and stories of Black men working in libraries across the nation—through a monthly series. Hosted by Dr. Karlos L. Marshall of the Dayton Metro Library, each monthly episode delves into their unique journeys, from discovering the profession to navigating challenges, and celebrating successes in a field where they remain underrepresented.
Lajmar Anderson is currently a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Sinclair Community where he serves as the liaison for division of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. In this role he works to educate students in the nuances of information literacy and research. Lajmar has worked professionally in academic libraries for 20 years and as an academic librarian for the past 16 years. Lajmar is a graduate of Indiana University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Master of Library Science, and where he is currently completing a Master of Arts in Political Science.
The “Cataloging the Culture” podcast is a groundbreaking platform that amplifies the voices and stories of Black men working in libraries across the nation—through a monthly series. Hosted by Dr. Karlos L. Marshall of the Dayton Metro Library, each monthly episode delves into their unique journeys, from discovering the profession to navigating challenges, and celebrating successes in a field where they remain underrepresented.

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