2026 MLA|DLA Annual Conference

This program examines how information professionals—librarians, library staff, and students—modify Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) related to the African American experience, directly impacting national access to African American scholarship and artifacts. Participants will explore why this work matters, learn the process for submitting heading changes, and review recent successful proposals. By revealing how subject heading modifications enhance discoverability of African American materials, this program demonstrates the vital role information professionals play in making collections more accessible and accurately representative of African American history and culture.