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GLBTRT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Round Table) RoundTable

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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Round Table of the American Library Association is committed to serving the information needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered professional library community, and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered information and access needs of individuals at large. We are committed to encouraging and supporting the free and necessary access to all information, as reflected by the missions of the American Library Association and democratic institutions.

Learn more about GLBTRT on the ALA website.

DiscussionAsking the "gender" question

by Linda Crook on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 4:53pm

I co-chair the STS Continuing Education Group, and this year we will be conducting our biennial survey. One of the demographic questions asked in the past regards Gender. In 2007 it was included as a multiple choice question with only the options male and female. Is there a best practice for how (or whether) to ask survey takers about gender? Ideas I've come up with are:

We could include other options: e.g. other, transgendered

We could make it an open answer question

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EventGLBT-RT Social & Freedom to Read Foundation Author Event

by David Vess on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 10:37am

Please join ALA’s GLBT Roundtable and the Freedom to Read Foundation at the Community Church of Boston during Midwinter 2010 to socialize with other GLBT librarians, hear a reading from award-winning writers Lesléa Newman (author of Heather Has Two Mommies) and Michael Willhoite (Daddy’s Roommate), and help support a wonderful and vibrant congregation. This event is free and open to all, but donations are most welcome.

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PostGLBTRT Social at Sidetracks

by John Bradford on Thu, 07/09/2009 - 11:35am

Due to a scheduling conflict, Sidetrack (3349 North Halsted) will be hosting the GLBTRT Social from 7:00 - 9:00 PM on Saturday, July 11. THIS IS ONLY A TIME CHANGE, NOT A DATE CHANGE.

(This is different from the previously posted time of 6:00 - 7:30 PM.)

EventGLBT-RT @ The Diversity & Outreach Fair

by David Vess on Sun, 07/05/2009 - 12:07pm

More Than Meets the Eye: Serving GLBT Older Adults @ Your Library

The GLBT Roundtable has been accepted as an exhibitor for the 2009 Diversity & Outreach Fair to be held on Saturday July 11th, from 3-5pm, in the Special Events Area of the ALA Exhibit Hall (McCormick Place Exhibit Floor). This year's theme focuses on older adults.

PostChicago GLBT Historical Resources

by John Bradford on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 1:37pm

Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame

The Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame is both a historic event and an exhibit. Through the Hall of Fame, residents of Chicago and the world are made aware of the contributions of Chicago's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and the communities' efforts to eradicate homophobic bias and discrimination.

PostMax Smith at Gerber-Hart Library July 9

by John Bradford on Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:15am

If you are in town for ALA on Thursday, July 9, you can catch Max Smith discussing his forthcoming book African America's Third Rail: SGL (Same Gender Loving) . He'll be speaking at 7 pm at the Gerber-Hart Library, 1127 West Granville, just west of the Granville stop on the Red Line.

PostALA Conference GLBT Round Table Program: “What Makes Tango so Scary”

by David Vess on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 1:40pm

Link to Originial ALA Press Release about GLBT-RT Program at ALA Annual.

Contact: Isaac Tufvesson,
Communications Specialist,
Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS),
American Library Association (ALA)
(312) 280-2140
itufvesson@ala.org

PostSummer 2009 GLBTRT Newsletter published

by John Bradford on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 8:38am

You can access our latest issue online at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/glbtrt/news/newsletters/summer09.pdf

EventGLBT-RT Mini 101 session at Membership Pavilion

by David Vess on Wed, 06/10/2009 - 11:08am

The GLBT-RT will be represented at the Membership Pavilion for a GLBT-RT Mini 101 session.

Monday, July 13 at 4pm
Membership Pavilion, Booth # 3034

Come visit if you want an overview of the RT.

The ALA Membership Pavilion at Annual is the place to learn more about ways that membership can enhance your career, connect you with colleagues from around the world, and improve library services to your community.

Online DocProposed Revisions of the GLBT-RT Bylaws - Rainbow Project Committee

Last modified: June 15, 2009 - 11:45am

This document holds the proposed GLBT-RT Bylaw language up for a vote on Sunday July 12, 2009, 10:30-noon during ALA Annual to be held in Chicago, Illinois.