Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative

Condrey, Coby; Leuzinger, Julie

Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative

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Presentation with speakers' notes describing the Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative at the University of North Texas Libraries. This initiative uses findings documented in recent studies addressing information seeking behaviors of transgender persons and their perceptions of the library to provide more equitable access to their services and collections. The presentation shares the needs assessment, collection development process, promotion and outreach, and next steps related to this initiative in hopes that other libraries can modify them to serve marginalized populations in their communities.

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24 p.

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Condrey, Coby & Leuzinger, Julie July 23, 2021.

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Authors

Condrey, Coby University of North Texas
Leuzinger, Julie University of North Texas

Organizer of meeting

Cross Timbers Library Collaborative

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UNT Libraries

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Department: Collection Development
Department: Library Learning Services

Description

Presentation with speakers' notes describing the Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative at the University of North Texas Libraries. This initiative uses findings documented in recent studies addressing information seeking behaviors of transgender persons and their perceptions of the library to provide more equitable access to their services and collections. The presentation shares the needs assessment, collection development process, promotion and outreach, and next steps related to this initiative in hopes that other libraries can modify them to serve marginalized populations in their communities.

Physical Description

24 p.

Notes

Abstract: Current research highlights some of the barriers to information that transgender individuals face. Moreover, their needs are significantly different from others in the LGBQ+ community. According to the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, “nearly one quarter (24%) of people who were out or perceived to be transgender in college or vocational school were verbally, physically, or sexually harassed.” Given that this population is hidden unless self-identified, the Trans Accessible Libraries Initiative at the University of North Texas Libraries used findings documented in recent studies addressing information seeking behaviors of transgender persons and their perceptions of the library to provide more equitable access to their services and collections. This presentation will share the needs assessment, collection development process, promotion and outreach, and next steps related to this initiative in hopes that other libraries can modify them to serve marginalized populations in their communities.

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The 9th Annual Cross Timbers Library Collaborative (CTLC) Conference, July 23, 2021.

Language

English

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