Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
Via press release There is nothing like attending a library conference or workshop to spark new interest, excitement and motivation in a library employee. That’s why Pat Carterette, a former staff development specialist, was always in the forefront of encouraging people to sign up, go…learn something new! In her memory and to help further that […]
Via press release The American Library Association (ALA) is accepting nominations for the inaugural Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the GLBT Community. The award, to be given for the first time this year, will honor recent library initiatives that demonstrate excellence in library services to or for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community. The award […]
By Emilia R. Marcyk Scholarship and academic news that addresses LGBTQ identities and concerns, of interest to librarians and information professionals Special Issues This month’s issue of Educational Forum focuses on sexuality, gender, identity and education. Of particular interest to librarians working in the K-12 world: Helmer, Kirsten. “‘Everyone Needs a Class Like This’: High […]
By John Mack Freeman A travel grant for any LIS-related conference is available from Litwin Books. From their website: Litwin Books provides financial support to scholars in LIS and related fields for travel to conferences they attend, domestically or internationally. Travel grants are limited to $500 for domestic conferences and $1000 for travel to a […]
Via press release 2016 ALA Midwinter Meeting attendees have the chance to inspire and entertain colleagues in the popular five-minute “Ignite” sessions, always standing-room-only and high energy events. Session proposals are accepted now through the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Find out more and submit proposals now. Each five-minute Ignite Session […]
By John Mack Freeman The U.S. Trans Survey will continue to accept responses until September 21, 2015. Via Advocate.com: “Trans lives are complex,” Sandy James, project manager for the survey, said in a recent phone interview. “The U.S. Trans Survey will help us to change the policies and perceptions that govern trans lives in the […]
By Emilia R. Marcyk Scholarship and academic news that addresses LGBTQ identities and concerns, of interest to librarians and information professionals Publications Jimenez, Laura M. “Representations in Award-Winning LGBTQ Young Adult Literature from 2000-2013.” Journal of Lesbian Studies 19.4 (2015): 496-422.August’s issue of the Journal of Lesbian Studies is dedicated to lesbians in children’s and […]
Via press release The 2015 Conference on Inclusion and Diversity in Library and Information Science (CIDLIS) is now accepting registrations and submissions. The conference (known in past years as the Symposium on Diversity in LIS Education) focuses on issues of diversity, inclusion, and information access in library and information professions. It will be held at […]
Via press release from the National Center for Lesbian Rights [Earlier this month], five national organizations introduced Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools, a first-of-its-kind publication for school administrations, teachers, and parents about how to provide safe and supportive environments for all transgender students, kindergarten through twelfth grade. The lead […]
By Peter Coyl GLBTRT will provide $1,500 to support one member’s participation in ALA’s 2016 Emerging Leaders’ program. The funds go to defray the cost of traveling to the Midwinter Meeting in Boston (Jan. 8-12) and Annual Conference in Orlando (June 23-28). Learn more on the website and access theapplication here.
