S4, E4: Building Trust & Engaging Authentically with Community w/Maria Aguilar & Angelica Novoa De Cordeiro
OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries
In this episode, we are joined by Angelica Navarro de Cordero and Maria Aguilar, Adult Services Librarian and Library Director at the Cornelius Public Library. The duo discusses the importance of collective effort, authentic relationship building and establishing a foundation of trust when serving not only Spanish-speakers, but the community at large.
Whether it is offering a Zumba class or providing tailored Makerspace programs, Cornelius Public Library has seen great success engaging community members from diverse cultural backgrounds in informing on what they need and want from the library. Angelica and Maria share how the values of the library and the staff are fundamental in creating trusting spaces, collaborative partnerships, inclusive approaches, and responsive services that are welcoming to all people, regardless of their background.
Hosts: Gene Iparraguirre & Kristen Curé
Date of recording: May 15, 2025
Related links:
Drake Learning Center & Makerspace
Access to Public Library Services for Spanish-Speakers | OLA Quarterly
