Kaetrena Davis Kendrick

Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, M.S.L.S. earned her M.S.L.S. from the historic Clark Atlanta University School of Library and Information Studies, and she is Founder of Kendrick Consulting and Communications, LLC (Renewals). Known for her work on ethics, equity, diversity and inclusion, and communities of practice in libraries, Kendrick’s research on low-morale experiences in library workplaces is recognized as groundbreaking and validating for library employees at all levels. In her daily and long-term work, Kendrick has transformed library programs, services, and culture via creativity, leadership, and advocacy. She is committed to centering well-being, creativity, and empathy in the workplace and promoting career clarity and rejuvenation to workers. In 2019, Kendrick was named the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Academic/Research Librarian of the Year, and she is the 2024-2025 Follett Chair with the Dominican University School of Information Studies. Learn more about her work.