
New Books in LGBTQ+ Studies
Kalani Adolpho et al., "Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries" (Library Juice Press, 2021)
Aug 20, 2023
Kalani Adolpho and other contributors discuss their book 'Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries,' highlighting the experiences of trans and gender diverse people in the library profession. They address issues such as safety, privacy, collaboration, emotional labor, and the importance of urgent action to address harm in existing systems. They also discuss future projects including transgender inclusion in LIS literature and a new book on trans inclusion in professional specialties.
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- The book 'Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries' sheds light on the experiences of trans and gender diverse individuals in the library profession, highlighting the gaps in inclusion and diversity efforts within libraries.
- The book serves as a community-building project, offering support to authors and providing valuable resources for trans and gender diverse library workers, with future projects focusing on transgender inclusion in libraries and practical guidance for different library specialties.
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Experiences of trans and gender diverse people in libraries go unnoticed and ignored
The podcast episode discusses the lack of recognition and support for trans and gender diverse individuals in the library profession. The book 'Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in Libraries' aims to shed light on the experiences of 57 authors from various library sectors and academic backgrounds. It covers topics such as physical spaces, policies, and interpersonal ignorance and bigotry within the library profession. The book seeks to encourage conversation and bring attention to the challenges faced by trans and gender diverse people in libraries.
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