Transforming: Community Relationships

Decoding the Alphabet: Terminology for Including All Genders and Sexualities

Monday, June 27, 2022

9:00am – 10:00am

Location: Washington Convention Center, 144B-C

Do you struggle with pronouns? Know the difference between asexuality and aromanticism? Are you confident welcoming everyone in your community? Decoding the Alphabet will clear up common misconceptions, give an in-depth introduction to LGBTQIA+ terms, and help you be more affirming, no matter your position or library type.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to define various terms for gender identities and sexualities.
Upon completion, participant will be able to demonstrate best practices in welcoming and working with LGBTQIA+ patrons and staff.
Upon completion, participant will be able to practice role-playing scenarios to train other staff and better remember points discussed during the program.

Main Contact(s)

Kathleen Breitenbach, n/a

Chair, Rainbow Round Table
ALA-ODLOS

Speaker(s)

Kathleen Breitenbach, n/a

Chair, Rainbow Round Table
ALA-ODLOS

Moderator(s)

Kathleen Breitenbach, n/a

Chair, Rainbow Round Table
ALA-ODLOS

Speaker(s)

Rae-Anne Montague, Ph.D.

LIS Program Coordinator
Chicago State University