Lgbtq Librarianship In The 21st Century

Author : Bharat Mehra
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781787564756

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LGBTQ+ Librarianship in the 21st Century by Bharat Mehra Pdf

Libraries are at the heart of many of the communities they serve. Increasingly, it is important for them to adjust to serve minority groups, including LGBTQ+ communities. This collection presents original scholarship on the emerging directions of advocacy and community engagement in LGBTQ+ librarianship.

Author : Ellen Greenblatt
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780786461844

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Serving LGBTIQ Library and Archives Users by Ellen Greenblatt Pdf

Building upon the legacy of Gay and Lesbian Library Service (1990, “invaluable”—Library Journal; “recommended”—Booklist), this current anthology brings the discussion into a 21st century context by broadening the community base served and by examining the role of the Internet and Web 2.0 in libraries and archives. Many chapters include personal accounts of individuals’ experiences to illustrate the importance of library services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer/questioning users. Specific topics include: library services provided to LGBTIQ youth; collection assessment and the process of gauging user satisfaction; the classification of LGBTIQ resources in the Dewey Decimal Classification system; attempts to restrict access to LGBTIQ resources through challenges, censorship, and Internet filtering; and workplace concerns of LGBTIQ library workers. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Author : Clayton A. Copeland
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9798216185260

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Disabilities and the Library by Clayton A. Copeland Pdf

Librarians need to understand the needs and abilities of differently abled patrons, and anyone responsible for hiring and managing librarians must know how to provide an equitable environment. This book serves as an educational resource for both groups. Understanding the needs and abilities of patrons who are differently abled increases librarians' ability to serve them from childhood through adulthood. While some librarians are fortunate to have had coursework to help them understand the needs and abilities of the differently abled, many have had little experience working with this diverse group. In addition, many persons who are differently abled are-or would like to become-librarians. Disabilities and the Library helps readers understand the challenges faced by people who are differently abled, both as patrons and as information professionals. Readers will learn to assess their library's physical facilities, programming, staff, and continuing education to ensure that their libraries are prepared to include people of all abilities. Inclusive programming and collection development suggestions will help librarians to meet the needs of patrons and colleagues with mobility and dexterity problems, learning differences, hearing and vision limitations, sensory and cognitive challenges, autism, and more. Additional information is included about assistive and adaptive technologies and web accessibility. Librarians will value this accessible and important book as they strive for equity and inclusivity.

Author : Kylo-Patrick R. Hart
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476664408

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Queer TV in the 21st Century by Kylo-Patrick R. Hart Pdf

Television has historically been largely ineffective at representing queerness in its various forms. In the 21st century, however, as same-sex couples have seen increasing mainstream acceptance, and a broader range of queer characters has appeared in the media, it seems natural to assume TV portrayals of queerness have become more enlightened. But have they? This collection of fresh essays analyzes queerness as depicted on TV from 2000 to the present. Examining Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The L Word, Modern Family, The New Normal, Queer as Folk, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, RuPaul's Drag Race, Spartacus and Will & Grace, among other series, the contributors demonstrate that queer characters in general have achieved visibility at the expense of minimizing much of their queerness--with a few eye-opening exceptions.

Author : Lucy Santos Green,Jenna Spiering,Vanessa Lynn Kitzie,Julia Erlanger
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781440876783

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LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Children's Librarianship by Lucy Santos Green,Jenna Spiering,Vanessa Lynn Kitzie,Julia Erlanger Pdf

This book breaks new ground, offering school and public librarians serving children in grades K–8 a roadmap for implementing and upholding queer-inclusive programs, policies, and services. School and public librarians are serving ever greater numbers of LGBTQIA+ children and families. Transgender children may begin to express a strong sense of gender identity as early as 2–3 years of age. Children are also identifying as gay much sooner than earlier generations-often between the ages of 7 and 12. Additionally, more children than ever before are living with LGBTQIA+ caregivers. In seeking to make our programs and services inclusive and equitable for these growing populations, librarians may court controversy and face community backlash from patrons who feel queer-inclusive content is inappropriate for young children. This book codifies a set of best practices for librarians as they rise to this challenge, defining queer-inclusive programs, identifying potential barriers to implementation, and offering strategies and resources to overcome them. Resources for Additional Support

Author : B.J. Epstein,Elizabeth Chapman
Publisher : Anthem Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781785279850

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International LGBTQ+ Literature for Children and Young Adults by B.J. Epstein,Elizabeth Chapman Pdf

This edited collection explores LGBTQ+ literature for young readers around the world, and connects this literature to greater societal, political, linguistic, historical, and cultural concerns. It brings together contributions from across the academic and activist spectra, looking at picture books, middle-grade books and young adult novels to explore what is at stake when we write (or do not write) about LGBTQ+ topics for young readers. The topics include the representation of sexualities and gender identities; depictions of queer families; censorship; links between culture, language and sexuality/gender; translation of LGBTQ+ literature for young readers; and self-publishing. It is the first collection to expand the study of LGBTQ+ literature for young readers beyond the English-speaking world and to draw cross-cultural comparisons.

Author : Carol Smallwood,Lura Sanborn
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781476630342

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Gender Issues and the Library by Carol Smallwood,Lura Sanborn Pdf

With the legalization of same-sex marriage and the explosion of LGBTQ news coverage in recent years, gender studies is a subject of intense interest in popular media and a part of the curriculum at many colleges. Libraries realize the importance of supporting the field yet many have difficulty finding resources and programming ideas. This book provides case studies and a range of innovative solutions for better meeting patron needs. Twenty-seven chapters are arranged into sections covering Research and Library Instruction, History and Herstory, Programming, Collections and Beyond, and Resources.

Author : Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield,Bharat Mehra
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781803824376

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How Public Libraries Build Sustainable Communities in the 21st Century by Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield,Bharat Mehra Pdf

Public libraries, through their mission, vision, and position in the community, play a significant part in building community sustainability and are already positioned to serve as a “backbone support organization” for collective impact initiatives.

Author : Spencer Acadia
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000798814

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Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces by Spencer Acadia Pdf

Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces expands the "dysfunctional" concept in the professional and academic LIS discourse by exposing the internal problematics of libraries, especially at the social and organizational levels. Including contributions written by LIS professionals and scholars, the book demonstrates that although many libraries do well at attending to users and managing external information they often fail at taking care of their own employees and addressing internal workplace issues. Acadia and the contributing authors explore the problem of dysfunctional libraries so that the LIS profession can come to terms with the systemic dysfunction in their institutions and begin solution-oriented progress toward new and sustainable functionality. The book analyzes the dysfunctional nature of modern libraries, while simultaneously proposing solutions to reduce and alleviate dysfunction. Through theory and application, it takes an explicit practice-based approach with the intent to inform and explain dysfunction as experienced in the library workplace at individual and structural levels and perspectives. Libraries as Dysfunctional Organizations and Workplaces brings the dysfunction discourse to the attention of LIS academics and scholars so that further theoretical and empirical research can proceed from and subsequently be addressed in library and information schools. The book will also be essential reading for librarians and LIS students currently working or preparing to work in public, college, and university libraries.

Author : Norman G. Kester
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0786403632

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Liberating Minds by Norman G. Kester Pdf

In this work, over 30 librarians (such as James V. Carmichael, Jr., Sanford Berman, Martha E. Stone, Gerald Perry, Barbara Gomez and Martha Cornog) address gay and lesbian issues facing the profession, and in some cases offer their own stories of understanding their sexuality and its implications on their professional lives. Some of the issues addressed are the need to uphold intellectual freedom, challenging the censorship of gay materials in libraries, AIDS material in the library, the information needs of gay and lesbian patrons, collection development, and confronting homophobia.

Author : Tracy Nectoux
Publisher : Library Juice Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1936117541

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Out Behind the Desk by Tracy Nectoux Pdf

Out Behind the Desk: Workplace Issues for LGBTQ Librarians is an anthology of personal accounts by librarians and library workers relating experiences of being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or queer at work. A broad spectrum of orientations and gender identities are represented, highlighting a range of experiences of being and/or coming out at work.

Author : Michael Cart,Christine Jenkins
Publisher : Huron Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Homosexuality
ISBN : 1937589560

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Top 250 LGBTQ Books for Teens by Michael Cart,Christine Jenkins Pdf

"Identifying titles that address the sensitive and important topics of coming out, being out, and the search for community, this catalog spotlights the best gay, lesbian, bi, transgender, and questioning books written for teens. The authors cover fiction of all kinds, as well as graphic novels and general nonfiction aimed at readers in middle school and high school, and include recent publications as well as classics that continue to be read and enjoyed by 21st-century teens"--

Author : Lisa Houde
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781538107614

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Serving LGBTQ Teens by Lisa Houde Pdf

There are few places an LGBTQ teen can turn for help – searching the internet at home leaves a potentially discoverable trail, teachers may condemn youth who seek their help, and certainly, in many cases, a teen’s parents are not an option. While there have been advancements in acceptance of the LGBTQ population, there is still a firm stronghold on discrimination and teens still face the fear of potential alienation. This leaves one of the only safe places for a teen to find information and, and indeed, find themselves in the context of the world – at the library. Serving LGBTQ Teens offers the librarian a practical guide to library service to LGBTQ teens – from collection development, understanding terminology, dealing with censorship issues, programming and outreach, readers’ advisory, and even to creating welcoming displays, librarians will find the tools they need to offer exceptional services for LGBTQ teens.

Author : Andy Campbell
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780762467914

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Queer X Design by Andy Campbell Pdf

The first-ever illustrated history of the iconic designs, symbols, and graphic art representing more than 5 decades of LGBTQ pride and activism--from the evolution of Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag to the NYC Pride typeface launched in 2017 and beyond. Organized by decade beginning with Pre-Liberation and then spanning the 1970s through the millennium, QUEER X DESIGN will be an empowering, uplifting, and colorful celebration of the hundreds of graphics-from shapes and symbols to flags and iconic posters-that have stood for the powerful and ever-evolving LGBTQ movement over the last five-plus decades. Included in the collection will be everything from Gilbert Baker's original rainbow flag, ACT-UP's Silence = Death poster, the AIDS quilt, and Keith Haring's "Heritage of Pride" logo, as well as the original Lavender Menace t-shirt design, logos such as "The Pleasure Chest," protest buttons such as "Anita Bryant Sucks Oranges," and so much more. Sidebars throughout will cover important visual grouping such as a "Lexicon of Pride Flags," explaining the now more than a dozen flags that represent segments of the community and the evolution of the pink triangle.

Author : Isaac Sserwanga
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031578601

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Wisdom, Well-Being, Win-Win by Isaac Sserwanga Pdf