LGBTQ+ equity and discrimination in library, knowledge and information workplaces: afterword by the CILIP LGBTQ+ Network Committee
The CILIP LGBTQ+ Network Committee were very pleased that uklibchat were keen to run with the idea of the recent “LGBTQ+ equity and discrimination in library, knowledge and information spaces” … Continue reading
#uklibchat summary 9th November – LGBTQ+ equity and discrimination in library, knowledge and information workplaces: how far have we come?
Last night we gathered online with members of CILIP’s LGBTQ+ steering group to discuss LGBTQ+ equity and discrimination in LKI workplaces. The tweets from the chat have been saved into … Continue reading
LGBTQ+ equity and discrimination in library, knowledge and information workplaces: how far have we come?
This uklibchat builds on the discussion from last year of how UK libraries have been working to progress LGBTQ+ inclusion to focus on the trends and challenges facing the different library sectors and how librarians can best meet the changing political climate.
LGBTQ+ discrimination in libraries: a review of the current state of play
Now more than ever, libraries must seek to normalise diversity and to serve their core purpose, to help their audiences learn about the experiences of those who are unlike themselves and thereby foster the understanding, acceptance and mutual respect that exposes and undermines divisive identity politics and helps the world stand united against both tyranny and misery.
The fight is far from over
Misinformation and falsehoods about trans people are rife, and libraries can do a lot to set the record straight, as well as undertaking the important work of supporting their LGBTQ+ users.
Section 28
Libraries and LGBTQ+ provision survived – but, as I’ve said regularly, the legacy of Section 28 continues … I still meet library staff who think it may be in force, or that they should not promote LGBTQ+ library materials, and there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure that all library workers know that Section 28 is no longer in force.
LGBTQ+ representation and support in libraries – #uklibchat on 6th July 2020
Join us and members of the recently formed CILIP LGBTQ+ Steering Committee to discuss the state of LGBTQ+ provision, inclusion and representation in libraries today.
The long shadow of Section 28
Libraries are well-positioned to offer young people of all sexual orientations literature that introduces them to relatable role models similar and different to themselves and that offers isolated LGBTQ+ youths literary role models through which they can safely explore their own identity.
Feature #54 – Decolonising the library
The near complete lack of black, Asian and ethnic minority (BAME) representation among library staff makes services less approachable for BAME potential library users, while the lack of BAME representation in library collections makes it harder for BAME individuals to find content to which they can easily relate. In turn this imposes psychological hurdles to engagement and achievement and contributes to the more widespread insitutionalised racism of western society that erases the impact of BAME people, making them feel isolated, making their lives harder, more stressful and more tiring. To grow up BAME risks being defined and limited by those around you and to see the world through a lens not of your own making. Libraries should strive to be part of the solution, and not part of the problem.
#uklibchat 3rd February – Decolonising the library
Welcome back and a very Happy New Year to you all! We are kick-starting the chat series this year as we mean to go on with the challenging and often … Continue reading
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