Cataloging the Culture
Cataloging the Culture
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.
By sharing these powerful narratives, the podcast aims to bring visibility to the vital contributions of Black men in shaping libraries as transformative community spaces. Through candid and courageous conversations, the series seeks to inspire the next generation of Black male librarians, showcasing the meaningful impact they can have on the profession and their communities at-large.
About Dr. Marshall
Dr. Karlos L. Marshall is an internationally recognized social entrepreneur at the intersections of literacy advocacy, neighborhood revitalization, and community development. He has been named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30’, U.S. Library of Congress Literacy Award Best Practice Honoree, International Literacy Association ‘30 Under 30’, and Next City Vanguard. He currently serves as the Director of Community Impact and Engagement at the Dayton Metro Library. In this role, he oversees strategic community partnerships and specialized services for workforce development, small businesses, nonprofits, peer recovery support, food pantry, and public advocacy. Prior to his current role, he held the post of Chief Diversity Officer for the Library. Additionally, Dr. Marshall is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of The Conscious Connect CDC, a nonprofit that has received global recognition for their efforts to end book deserts and revitalize vacant lots into urban reading parks. He was also awarded a commendation by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), which is a division of the American Library Association (ALA).
Episode One, May 21, 2025: Featuring Guest Bradley Kuykendall, Dayton Metro Library Floating Manager
Bradley Kuykendall is a dynamic library leader with roots in HBCU academia and a mission to serve the community with purpose. As a Floater Branch Manager at Dayton Metro Library, he brings bold energy to library innovation, equity, and mentorship. He’s a proud ALA Councilor-at-Large, OLC Membership Chair, and BCALA LevelUp mentor—pushing the profession forward with style and strategy. Whether he’s managing teams, empowering youth, or shaping library policy, Bradley keeps it real and community-focused.
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