Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
Via press release The ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion was created in the spring of 2014 by then ALA President Barbara Stripling. Before moving forward with programs, actions, or recommendations, the members of the Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion believe it is important to understand the culture of the association, […]
By John Mack Freeman A new app has been released by the University of California, San Francisco that will enable researchers to enroll individuals in the largest LGBT health study ever. Entitled PRIDE Study, the app is available in the app store for all Apple devices. Via Advocate.com: This ambitious study of LGBT health will […]
Via press release Editor’s note: We have numerous past and present Emerging Leaders in the Round Table. If you have any questions about the program or the application process, please feel free to ask on the listserv and we will be more than happy to help you out! -JMF CHICAGO — The American Library Association […]
By Peter Coyl The Importance of GLBT Book Month As a teenager, I was such an avid library user I got a job shelving books at the library in the Children’s section. On my breaks, I would roam the stacks of the second floor adult fiction area looking for something new to read. One day, […]
Via press release The Nominating Committee for the 2016 ALA election would like to remind everyone that the deadline is quickly approaching for anyone interested in running on the 2016 spring ballot for the offices of ALA president-elect, treasurer, and councilor-at-large. The Nominating Committee will select two candidates to run for president-elect, two candidates to […]
By John Mack Freeman As you know, June will mark the inaugural GLBT Book Month under the maintenance of ALA and GLBTRT. To celebrate this, I would like to feature stories of the importance of GLBT books on the News blog throughout the month. They can be personal stories of your experiences, a thought piece on […]
Via press release CHICAGO – Join the ALA Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) as it hosts a preconference highlighting library services to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans* and queer/questioning community. “Rolling out the Rainbow Carpet: Serving LGBTQ Communities” will be held from 8:30 a.m. – noon on Friday, June 26, 2015 during […]
By Erin Berman Thank you for your continued support of ALA’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT)! Your membership has played a vital role in supporting the Round Table’s mission. Now more than ever we need to be visible, to promote that libraries are open to all, and to work to ensure that […]
Via press release Applications are open for the 2015 Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund Banned Books Week event grants, sponsored by the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF). Organizations are encouraged to apply for grants of $1,000 and/or $2,500 in support of activities celebrating Banned Books Week (Sept. 27–Oct. 3, 2015). Applications for the grants will […]
Via press release Editor’s note: If you haven’t voted yet, now is the time! We had only 295 ballots cast in the 2014 GLBTRT elections. This is a fantastic opportunity to have your voice heard. Did you know that you can vote in the 2015 ALA elections on your Smartphone and other mobile devices? You […]