OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries

Send us Fan MailEpisode 1In the first episode of this two-part interview, we chat with C.A. "Dean" Deane, a law librarian moving between academic law libraries and law firms with the skill to think in big picture about what is fair and reasonable using a global perspective and an anthropological lens. With their ability to synthesize information from many different places, Deane brings knowledge and information together for us to see the landscape of disability justice in (law) libraries.Applying their academic background to find solutions, learn from Deane about the Ten Principles of Disability Justice, the importance of intersectionality, anti-oppressive compensation (not just equitable and not just wages…and WHY that is an important distinction), personal problems that are really systemic problems, and why libraries that create environments in which employees can engage with their whole selves cultivate happy patrons and the community.Check out the MANY resources that Deane spoke about in the episode notes! Episode 2 will be released in MayIn the second episode of this two-part interview, we are chatting with C.A. "Dean" Deane, a law librarian moving between academic law libraries and law firms with the skill to think in big picture about what is fair and reasonable using a global perspective and an anthropological lens. With their ability to synthesize information from many different places, Deane brings knowledge and information together for us to see the landscape of disability justice in (law) libraries.In this half, Deane will share thoughts, wisdom and stories about salary surveys, advanced degree requirements (should we or shouldn't we!? That is the question!), mutual aid, and hot tips for engaging conference experiences and sessions.Guest: C.A. "Dean" DeaneHosts: Roxanne M. Renteria & Brittany YoungTech/Producer: LaRee DominguezDate of recording:  January 11, 2026Mentioned in this episode:The Good Jobs Strategy: How the Smartest Companies Invest in Employees to Lower Costs and Boost Profits by Zeynep Ton and Tanya EbyQualified by Shari DunnRashmi Dixit Coaching (website)Dixon Consulting (Anti-Oppressive Pay: Beyond Pay Equity) (website)MIT Living Wage Calculator (website)10 Principles of Disability Justice | Sins Invalid (website)Disability Justice Initiative - Center for American Progress (website)Racial Battle Fatigue (article)The Curb-Cut Effect (article)