Transforming: Library Workforce

Library Leaders: How to be a Rainbow Ally

Sunday, June 26, 2022

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Location: Washington Convention Center, 154A-B

In this discussion led by the Rainbow Round Table, panelists from various library types across the United States will discuss their experiences with allyship and LGBTQIA+ outreach across different types of libraries. This discussion will address support for LGBTQIA+ staff, the marginalized community, best practices for engaging in difficult conversations, and awareness of internal biases.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to describe behaviors of an LGBTQIA+ ally.
Upon completion, participant will be able to identify best practices for engaging in difficult conversations.
Upon completion, participant will be able to recognize their own internal biases.

Main Contact(s)

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Kelly M. Wilson

Reference & Instruction Librarian
Soka University of America

Speaker(s)

Sherre L. Harrington

Chair
Social Responsibilities Round Table
Deb Sica

Deputy County Librarian
Alameda County Library
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David Mather

Director of Library and Information Technology
City of Gulfport

Moderator(s)

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Kelsey Michelle Flynn

Technical Information Specialist
Federal Librarian

Main Contact(s)

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Samuel C. Rumore

Librarian II
Birmingham Public Library

Speaker(s)

Allison L. Scanlan

Director
Pinson Public Library