This webinar will introduce a new Lyrasis partnership with The Fashion and Race Database (FRD)! We will discuss the history of the platform and resource, how Lyrasis came to partner with FRD, and how institutions can get involved with this unique and multidisciplinary resource. The Fashion and Race Database is the first and most trusted education platform that repairs misrepresentation in fashion and reveals how the construct of race has shaped aesthetics, design, worldviews and industry practices. They also provide lessons and programming that deepen how we understand fashion, creating a roadmap for lasting change in the fashion system.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this class, students will be able to:
- Describe the history of the Fashion and Race Database, where it got its start, and where the platform stands today as a multidisciplinary academic resource at the intersection of race, culture, and fashion history.
- Demonstrate basic navigation of the platform and the resource offerings therein.
- Discuss this new and exclusive subscription opportunity with their institutions, libraries, and user communities.
Instructors
Kimberly M. Jenkins has spent nearly fifteen years helping us think more deeply about dress, through the lenses of politics, race, psychology and anthropology. Based in New York with a background in fashion studies, cultural anthropology and art history, Kimberly is Founder and Director of Artis Solomon, a consultancy on fashion history and cultural awareness, and The Fashion and Race Database. Bridging academia to industry, she co-produced and hosted the podcast, "The Invisible Seam," in partnership with Tommy Hilfiger, highlighting the underrepresented contributions of Black culture to fashion. Kimberly formerly held the position of Assistant Professor of Fashion Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson University), Part-time Lecturer at Parsons School of Design, and Visiting Assistant Professor at Pratt Institute. Kimberly is best known for introducing the course Fashion and Race at Parsons, and for working as an education consultant for Gucci in Europe and Asia to support their efforts on design and cultural awareness.
Christy Urquieta Cortes serves as a Strategist on the Content & Scholarly Communication Initiatives team at Lyrasis. Her focus is to develop strategic and innovative licensing practices and content packages that provide Lyrasis members with the greatest value possible. Christy has a growing portfolio of presentations and publications that cover topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Open Access, and licensing in a higher education setting. You can learn more about Christy at https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0620-6619.
Jackie Roy is a Portfolio Specialist at Lyrasis, bringing over a decade of experience in customer service, human resources, and program coordination. She holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration, a Master’s in Education, and a Project Management certification from Cornell University. In her role at Lyrasis, Jackie provides strategic support to member institutions, leveraging her expertise in relationship management and program development. She works closely with libraries, archives, and research organizations to ensure they receive tailored solutions that align with their needs. Her dedication to fostering strong partnerships and delivering exceptional service contributes to Lyrasis’ mission of empowering the academic and cultural heritage communities through innovative resources and collaboration.
Intended Audience
- Academic library: 4 year and graduate
- Special Library
- Academic library: 2 year
- Special collections
- Performing Arts Organization
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