Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By John Mack Freeman In Alabama, legislators are once again considering getting the government out of the marriage business. The Alabama State Senate approved a bill that would get rid of state-issued marriage licenses and instead have couples register their union with the state for benefits purposes. This is to avoid judges having to sign marriage licenses […]
By John Mack Freeman A new commercial from Tide has taken a jab at those opposing same sex marriage on the church steps. View the ad below:
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 […]
Via press release The American Library Association (ALA) and EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) are partnering to offer five scholarships for librarians to attend the 2016 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Boston. The meeting takes place Jan. 8 – 12, 2016, and offers an opportunity for continuing education, meetings and interaction with colleagues. Each EBSCO scholarship will […]
Via press release If you need a bit of financial help to get through your graduate program, scholarship funds are now available. The American Library Association (ALA) has more than $300,000 available to students who are studying in library science or school library media programs at the master’s degree level. Get your application in early. […]
Via press release Bundle Registration for 2016 Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference isnow open. Bundling the registration for both conferences saves up to $130, and offers the opportunity to book housing for Midwinter immediately. The conversation starts in Boston, Jan. 8-12, 2016 at ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits, and continues at ALA Annual Conference & […]
By Jane Sandberg Violence against LGBTQ people has had profound effects on our community. Authors and scholars have helped to make sense of these crimes by investigating social contexts, perpetrator motivations, support strategies, victim experiences, and community and media responses to these tragic events. The Resources Committee of the GLBT Round Table recently updated a […]
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 […]
By John Mack Freeman John Oliver spent a major chunk of his show Last Week Tonight two weeks ago explaining the importance of the Equality Act that is pending before Congress. I apologize that we are just now getting around to sharing the link. Watch it below (some NSFW language).
By John Mack Freeman A policy in South Dakota that allows students to play on the sports teams of their gender identity has survived a review by the state’s activity board. Via Associated Press: The South Dakota High School Activities Association Thursday gave preliminary approval to some revisions to the 2014 policy such as establishing an […]