BPL Archivist Jim Baggett Wins 2019 Eminent Librarian Award at Alabama Library Association Conference

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Longtime Birmingham Public Library Archivist Jim Baggett received the 2019 Eminent Librarian Award Thursday, April 4, during the Alabama Library Association annual conference in Point Clear, Ala.

The recognition is in honor of his many contributions to the library industry in Alabama as head of BPL's Department of Archives and Manuscripts, and as archivist for the City of Birmingham. Baggett holds a Masters of Library and Information Studies degree at the University of Alabama a Masters in Public History from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Baggett has served as president of the Society of Alabama Archivists, Chair of the Jefferson County Historical Commission, and as a trustee for several historical associations. Known for his knowledge of the civil rights movement in Birmingham and other historical events in Alabama, Baggett has presented lectures across the United States and Europe.

He has been featured on Alabama Public Television, Alabama Public Radio, National Public Radio, and C-SPAN. Baggett has written two books about Alabama history, edited three others, and written downs of articles in various publications. Baggett also writes the "Reading Birmingham" book column for the online news site BirminghamWatch.  

Baggett lives in Birmingham with his wife and daughter.
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c-ing said…
So happy for Jim Baggett. I've been on one of his night time tours and he is a fountain of knowledge. I could see the pictures in my mind as he told the stories of the various historical sites during the tour. He's always respectful and professional whenever I've visited the archives.
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