Transforming: Services

Queering the Library: Strategically Creating Space for the LGBTQ+ Community

Sunday, June 26, 2022

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Location: Washington Convention Center, 146C

Uplifting the LGBTQ+ community requires a reimagining of the way that libraries connect with customers, as well as active Anti-bias work. This presentation showcases a highly successful from-scratch approach taken by one urban library system to extend efforts beyond Pride Month over a 2 year period that spanned the pandemic. Participants will receive resources on these efforts including strategies for change, staff training, resource development, award-winning programming, collection development, outreach, community partnerships, and more.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will gain foundational knowledge of LGBTQ+ community needs and be able to evaluate their libraries’ offerings.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify gaps in, and interpret concrete examples of services and programming for the LGBTQ+ community.
Upon completion, participants will synthesize their learning into planning and design for LGBTQ+ services, programs, and Anti-bias advocacy.

Main Contact(s)

Rebecca Oxley

Librarian III
Prince George's County Memorial Library System

Speaker(s)

Rebecca Oxley

Librarian III
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
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Teresa Miller

Librarian I
Prince George's County Memorial Library System

Moderator(s)

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Teresa Miller

Librarian I
Prince George's County Memorial Library System