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As trans people (including those on the nonbinary spectrum) start to feel safer expressing their identities in public, libraries are making an effort to show that they welcome people of all gender identities. Yet there are many potential barriers to actively supporting trans people, including lack of knowledge about the needs of the trans community and lack of funding or institutional support. This book, written entirely by trans library workers, is designed to dismantle some of these barriers.
Supporting Trans People in Libraries is relevant for library workers of any background and position. People with little knowledge about trans identities can start with the opening introductory chapters, while those looking for guidance on a specific situation—such as adding all-gender restrooms, interacting respectfully with trans coworkers, deciding what information to require on library card applications, writing inclusive job postings, making collection development decisions, and more—can jump to a particular chapter. For each topic, there are sections on easy fixes, best practices, and example language. Readers can easily adapt the information to benefit their libraries and communities in concrete ways.
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9798216151791
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9798216151791
- File size: 938 KB
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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February 1, 2020
Krueger (access & outreach svcs. librarian, Randolph Coll., VA) has written a valuable guide to inclusive practices around gender identity in everyday library work. This book provides tools to make library spaces more inclusive for staff and patrons of all genders, starting with basic definitions. The text is well organized so that readers can quickly locate the most relevant sections. The 12 topical chapters are interconnected, but each focuses on a different area of library work in which gender diversity may be taken into account: pronouns and language, restrooms, job postings and interviews, conferences and events, access services, collection development, and more. Perspectives from the author, a trans man, and other trans and gender-variant people give the work a more personal feel. VERDICT Well worth reading for library staff at any level seeking to improve their gender-inclusive practices.--Anna J. Clutterbuck-Cook, Massachusetts Historical Soc., Boston
Copyright 2020 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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June 1, 2020
Krueger (access & outreach svcs. librarian, Randolph Coll., VA) has written a valuable guide to inclusive practices around gender identity in everyday library work. This book provides tools to make library spaces more inclusive for staff and patrons of all genders, starting with basic definitions. The text is well organized so that readers can quickly locate the most relevant sections. The 12 topical chapters are interconnected, but each focuses on a different area of library work in which gender diversity may be taken into account: pronouns and language, restrooms, job postings and interviews, conferences and events, access services, collection development, and more. Perspectives from the author, a trans man, and other trans and gender-variant people give the work a more personal feel. VERDICT Well worth reading for library staff at any level seeking to improve their gender-inclusive practices.-Anna J. Clutterbuck-Cook, Massachusetts Historical Soc., Boston
Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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