Jim Baggett

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James L. Baggett is the Archivist at the Birmingham Public Library.

In 2019 he received the Eminent Librarian Award on April 4 during the Alabama Library Association annual conference in Point Clear, Alabama. 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.

He graduated with a Masters of Library and Information Studies degree from the University of Alabama and also earned 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.

Baggett is the author of two books about Alabama history and has written articles for various publications. He also writes the Reading Birmingham book column for the online news site BirminghamWatch.

Baggett lives in Birmingham with his wife and daughter.

References

  • Williams, Roy L. (April 05, 2019) "BPL Archivist Jim Baggett Wins 2019 Eminent Librarian Award at Alabama Library Association Conference" Birmingham Public Library newsletter
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