Dr. Anthony Wilson is the Chief Operating Officer for the Columbus Metropolitan Library and current Council Member At-Large for Grove City Council. Prior to joining the library he was Assistant Chief of Police with the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police. Before working at Westerville, Anthony worked for the Columbus Division of Police for 25 years. A military veteran, Anthony earned a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio Christian University, a Master’s degree from Liberty University, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He also serves on the board of directors for Special Olympics Ohio.The “Cataloging the Culture” podcast is a groundbreaking platform that amplifies the voices and stories of Black men working in libraries across the nation—through a monthly series. Hosted by Dr. Karlos L. Marshall of the Dayton Metro Library, each monthly episode delves into their unique journeys, from discovering the profession to navigating challenges, and celebrating successes in a field where they remain underrepresented.https://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/catalogingculture/

In our first episode, Dr. Marshall interviews Bradley Kuykendall, a dynamic library leader with roots in HBCU academia and a mission to serve community with purpose. As a Floating Branch Manager at Dayton Metro Library, he brings bold energy to library innovation, equity, and mentorship. He’s a proud ALA Councilor-at-Large, OLC Membership Chair, and BCALA LevelUp mentor—pushing the profession forward with style and strategy. Whether he’s managing teams, empowering youth, or shaping library policy, Bradley keeps it real and community-focused.