Fobazi M. Ettarh

Fobazi M. Ettarh is the creator of the concept of “vocational awe.” Her research focuses on the tensions between the espoused values of librarianship and the realities present in the experiences of marginalized librarians and users. Her identities as a first-generation American, queer, and disabled women of color shapes her librarianship, which is guided by critical perspectives and the deconstruction of white supremacy. She also studies equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries, specifically how social and organizational infrastructures privilege the works of certain groups over others. Fobazi is the author of the article “Vocational Awe: The Lies We Tell Ourselves” and the blog WTF is A Radical Librarian, Anyway, which examines issues at the intersections of librarianship, education, activism, and social justice.