Unlocking Caribbean Heritage: Exploring the Digital Library of the Caribbean

In this episode of the Dis A fi mi History podcast, host Wendy Aris is joined by Katie Coldiron and Stephanie M. Chansey from the Digital Library of the Caribbean (DLOC). Together, they explore the history, evolution, and impact of DLOC, a collaborative platform offering free and open access to Caribbean cultural, historical, and research materials. Established in 2004, DLOC has grown to include nearly 100 partners worldwide, providing invaluable resources for both academic and personal research.   Listeners will learn about DLOC's mission to preserve and share Caribbean heritage, the diverse range of materials available, and the innovative projects supported by the platform. Katie and Stephanie also discuss the unique challenges of digitization and the importance of maintaining trust and collaboration with partners across the Caribbean.   Whether you're a historian, genealogist, or simply curious about Caribbean culture, this episode offers a fascinating insight into how DLOC is democratizing access to information and ensuring the preservation of Caribbean history for future generations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Web site https://dloc.com/                                                                                        Donation https://ignite.fiu.edu/give-now/giving-opportunities/units-and-divisions/libraries/the-digital-library-of-the-caribbean-dloc-outreach-fund/donation-form-credit-card/index.html                                                                                                                                Bio's                                                                                                                           Katie L. Coldiron, M.A., M.S.I.S.    Katie Coldiron (she/her) is the Outreach Program Manager for the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) at Florida International University Libraries in Miami, FL, U.S.A. She previously worked as the Digital Archivist for the Mellon Foundation-funded “Community Data Curation: Preserving, Creating, and Narrating Everyday Stories,” coordinated by the FIU Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab. Her professional interests include post-custodial and community partnerships, digital humanities, and facilitating research on Latin America and the Caribbean via library and archival materials. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology/Sociology from Centre College of Kentucky, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida, an M.S. in Information Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently pursuing a PhD in History at Florida International University.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              M. Stephanie Chancy, Ph.D.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  M. Stephanie Chancy is the Caribbean Partnerships Librarian, and Director of Operations for the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) at the University of Florida’s George A. Smathers Libraries. She received her Ph.D. in History from Florida International University and her Masters of Arts and Bachelors of Science from the University of Miami. Stephanie’s research focuses on Black Atlantic Material Cultures,especially the cultural and artistic exchanges between the Caribbean, Europe, and the United States.  Stephanie taught U.S. History and Art History courses at the undergraduate level for over a decade, and,prior to her academic career she worked in non-profit arts administration.                                                                                 Contact [email protected] Follow:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/eppinghall?lang=el   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/   Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV   Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3   Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0   Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk         Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #history #familyresearch #familyhistory #colonialhistory #dloc #CaribbeanHistory #Research #genealogy #podcast #genealogy