Another Post-Graduation Transition: Diversity Residencies and Beyond

Abstract

Academic Library Workers in Conversation is a C&RL News series focused on elevating
the everyday conversations of library professionals. The wisdom of the watercooler
has long been heralded, but this series hopes to go further by minimizing barriers to
traditional publishing with an accessible format. Each of the topics in the series was
proposed by the authors, and they were given space to explore. This issue’s conversation
follows up on a discussion in the December 2025 issue from Stephanie Reyes and Magaly
Salas. It is a discussion of early career opportunities, how the field of librarianship should
not abandon residencies, and when librarians should recklessly say, “Yes.”