[Publib] Call for submissions

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Call for submissions:
Perspectives column – Public Libraries Magazine –
July/August 2007
GLBT Services

Article V of the Library Bill of Rights states   "A
person's right to use a library should not be denied
or abridged because of origin, age, background or
views."  This right covers access to materials,
technology and programming.

In an interpretation of the Bill, the American Library
Association affirms that individuals are entitled to
access to library services and resources, regardless
of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 

A case could be made that while public libraries often
strive to provide access to patrons regardless of age,
race or ethnicity, we don’t do such a stellar job of
serving  patrons whose gender identity or sexual
orientation may differ from what society tells us is
the norm.  We may add lesbian or gay fiction and
nonfiction to our collections, but how many libraries
actively promote those collections or provide
programming aimed at this audience? 

While several large public libraries do provide
outreach, collections and programming to the GLBT
community, smaller libraries looking to serve this
population may be hard pressed to find resources and
examples to follow.

If you are currently working in a small to medium size
public library that is currently serving their GLBT
community, Public Libraries wants to know.  We would
also like to hear from libraries that do not currently
serve this population.  What are the roadblocks you
have faced to providing this service?

The Perspectives column, co-edited by Nanci Milone
Hill and Nann Blaine-Hilyard, presents varying
viewpoints on topics of current interest to public
librarians.

We are currently seeking essays of approximately 1,000
words in length on the topic of GLBT services.  There
is no pay involved, but authors selected for inclusion
receive two free copies of the magazine in which their
essay appears.

 Please send inquiries to Nanci Milone Hill at
nhill at mvlc.org

To be considered for inclusion, essays must be
received no later than March 1, 2007.



 
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