Works Consulted:
Alexander, Linda B., and Sarah D. Miselis. "Barriers To GLBTQ Collection Development And Strategies For Overcoming Them."
Young Adult Library Services 5.3 (2007): 43-49. Web. 2 Nov. 2012.
GLBTQ terms are defined, and the literature on providing library services to GLBTQ teens is explored. The authors discuss the insights obtained from two surveys provided to librarians serving teens, and ways in which librarians who are missing the mark can step up and embrace the cause.
Cook, Jennifer Chance. "GLBTQ Teen Literature: Is It Out There In Indiana?." Indiana Libraries 23.2 (2004): 25-28.
Web. 1 Nov. 2012.
This article details a study conducted in Indiana, evaluating whether GLBTQ titles were available to teens in the state. The results indicate that Indiana libraries are not doing an adequate job of collecting GLBTQ materials, nor making them easily-accessible to teens who need them.
Farrelly, Michael Garrett. "It Gets Better." Public Libraries 49.6 (2010): 28-29. Web. 17 Oct. 2012.
This resource highlights Dan Savage's "It Gets Better" YouTube video project and urges youth librarians to jump on the bandwagon.
Farrelly, Michael Garrett. "More On Serving Gay Youth." Public Libraries 46.3 (2007): 38-39. Web. 17 Oct. 2012
Farrelly muses on the subtle underbelly of homophobia in the library, documenting concrete ways to send the message that the library is a safe space for everyone.
Gardes, Tim. "Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning Teens in Your Library Media Center."
CSLA Journal. 32.1 (2008): 23-24. Web. 14 October 2012.
In this piece, Gardes offers statistics on GLBTQ youth and discusses obstacles to serving this user group. He goes on to supply tips for creating a welcoming environment for GLBTQ youth in a school library media center, and even highlights his only experiences encountering prejudice.
Greyson, Devon. "GLBTQ Content In Comics/Graphic Novels For Teens." Collection Building 26.4 (2007): 130-134.
Web. 17 Oct. 2012.
Greyson delves into the history of how the comics industry has approached GLBTQ-themed topics, while subsequently providing valuable insights and resources for librarians looking to build their own GLBTQ comics/graphic novel collections.
Huegel, Kelly. GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens - 2nd Edition.
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing Inc., 2011. Print.
Advice and practical guidance for GLBTQ teens, running the gamut from information on relationships, sex, health, coming out, homophobia, and fostering acceptance at home and school. Huegel's work is highly accessible and engaging, weaving in stories from real teens and a comprehensive selection of resources for further info.
Jones, Jami. "Beyond The Straight And Narrow." School Library Journal 50.5 (2004): 45. Web. 23 Oct. 2012.
Jones, a media specialist at a high school in Florida, offers advice for supporting GLBTQ teens in the school library and provides some useful online resources.
Martin, Hillias J. "A Library Outing: Serving Queer And Questioning Teens." Young Adult Library Services 4.4 (2006): 38-39.
Web. 22 Oct. 2012.
Martin, who authored Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens: A How-to-do-
it-Manual for Librarians, along with his partner James R. Murdock, espouses practical ways that librarians can create GLBTQ-friendly collections and library spaces.
Martin Jr., Hillias J. and James R. Murdock. Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens: A How-to-do-
it-Manual for Librarians. New York: Neal Schulman Publishers, Inc., 2007. Print.
A must-have resource for any librarian desiring to provide library services to GLBTQ teens! The authors impart step-by-step instructions for successfully serving GLBTQ teens.
"Much More Than Annie On Her Mind." Teacher Librarian 39.1 (2011): 50-54. Web. 22 Oct. 2012.
An interview with celebrated YA author Nancy Garden, ruminating upon the topics of GLBTQ youth, bullying, book challenges, and her classic novel, Annie on My Mind.
Parks, Alexander F. "Opening The Gate." Young Adult Library Services 10.4 (2012): 22-27. Web. 2 Nov. 2012.
Parks' article operates as veritable call-to-action for librarians interested in connecting teens with quality GLBTQ teen literature. He offers booktalking tips, sample booktalks, selection resources, and resources for working effectively with GLBTQ youth.
Pekoll, Kristin. "Stand Up!." Voice Of Youth Advocates 32.4 (2009): 284-287. Web. 3 Nov. 2012.
In her own words, Pekoll chronicles the story of the challenge to YA GLBTQ materials that rocked her small-town, and how her library successfully responded to it. A must-read not only for every librarian providing library services to GLBTQ teens, but all youth librarians in general.
Rauch, Elisabeth W. "GLBTQ Collections Are For Every Library Serving Teens!." Teacher Librarian 39.1 (2011): 13-16.
Web. 17 Oct. 2012.
Rauch advocates developing library services for the "Invisible Minority" of GLBTQ teens. She offers evidence as to why it is essential to serve this user segment, and also advises how to go about developing a collection and facing potential challenges.
Selection Resources:
See "Building a GLBTQ Collection" page
Resources for Librarians working with GLBTQ Youth:
The Advocate, http://www.advocate.com/
This website touts itself as "The world's leading source for LGBT news and entertainment."
ALA page on Banned & Challenged Books, http://www.ala.org/advocacy/banned
ALA's web portal for ensuring freedom of choice, freedom of expression, and the freedom to read - no matter how unpopular or unorthodox the viewpoints. A wealth of information in terms of dealing with challenges to library materials.
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html
GLSEN is devoted to creating safe school climates for GLBTQ students. Their website is an amazing jumping off point for learning about real-life GLBTQ-themed issues.
Gay Straight Alliance Network (GSA), http://gsanetwork.org/
GSA is an organization devoted to fighting discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identity. Their site is rich and dynamic, and offers many valuable resources for librarians and educators alike.
Human Rights Campaign, www.hrc.org
Corresponding to America's largest organization for gays and lesbians, the Human Rights Campaign advocates for equality and endeavors to educate the public on issues facing the GLBTQ community.
It Gets Better, http://www.itgetsbetter.org/
Started in 2010 by author and columnist, Dan Savage and his partner Terry Miller, the It Gets Better Project utilizes heartfelt YouTube videos to communicate to GLBTQ teens that eventually their lives will get better - they just have to make it through their teen years. Hailed for its honesty and simplicity, the project has been embraced worldwide by GLBTQ individuals from all walks of life.
LBGTQ nATION, http://www.lgbtqnation.com/
An online news magazine dedicated to GLBTQ topics.
New York Times Public Library LGBT Blog Channel, http://www.nypl.org/voices/blogs/blog-channels/lgbt
Connects library patrons to the GLBTQ collections, programs, and resources offered by NYPL.
PLFAG, www.pflag.org
PFLAG stands for the Parents, Friends, and Families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. Their aim concerns creating a society in which everyone is supported, embraced, and celebrated on the basis of their individual merits.
Safe Schools Coalition, http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/
An international organization devoted to ensuring that GLBTQ students have a safe place to learn and grow.
Stopbullying.gov, http://www.stopbullying.gov/
This information resource assembles information on all forms of bullying from various government agencies, and provides ways to respond to and prevent bullying.
Tolerance.org, http://www.tolerance.org/
Crated by the Southern Poverty Law Center, this resource is dedicated to educating teachers on how to approach a wide variety of anti-bias issues.
TransYouth Family Allies, http://www.imatyfa.org/
Fosters understanding and acceptance of a variety of gender identities.
YouthResource,http://amplifyyourvoice.org/youthresource
According to the homepage, "YouthResource is a website BY and FOR lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people."
Alexander, Linda B., and Sarah D. Miselis. "Barriers To GLBTQ Collection Development And Strategies For Overcoming Them."
Young Adult Library Services 5.3 (2007): 43-49. Web. 2 Nov. 2012.
GLBTQ terms are defined, and the literature on providing library services to GLBTQ teens is explored. The authors discuss the insights obtained from two surveys provided to librarians serving teens, and ways in which librarians who are missing the mark can step up and embrace the cause.
Cook, Jennifer Chance. "GLBTQ Teen Literature: Is It Out There In Indiana?." Indiana Libraries 23.2 (2004): 25-28.
Web. 1 Nov. 2012.
This article details a study conducted in Indiana, evaluating whether GLBTQ titles were available to teens in the state. The results indicate that Indiana libraries are not doing an adequate job of collecting GLBTQ materials, nor making them easily-accessible to teens who need them.
Farrelly, Michael Garrett. "It Gets Better." Public Libraries 49.6 (2010): 28-29. Web. 17 Oct. 2012.
This resource highlights Dan Savage's "It Gets Better" YouTube video project and urges youth librarians to jump on the bandwagon.
Farrelly, Michael Garrett. "More On Serving Gay Youth." Public Libraries 46.3 (2007): 38-39. Web. 17 Oct. 2012
Farrelly muses on the subtle underbelly of homophobia in the library, documenting concrete ways to send the message that the library is a safe space for everyone.
Gardes, Tim. "Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Questioning Teens in Your Library Media Center."
CSLA Journal. 32.1 (2008): 23-24. Web. 14 October 2012.
In this piece, Gardes offers statistics on GLBTQ youth and discusses obstacles to serving this user group. He goes on to supply tips for creating a welcoming environment for GLBTQ youth in a school library media center, and even highlights his only experiences encountering prejudice.
Greyson, Devon. "GLBTQ Content In Comics/Graphic Novels For Teens." Collection Building 26.4 (2007): 130-134.
Web. 17 Oct. 2012.
Greyson delves into the history of how the comics industry has approached GLBTQ-themed topics, while subsequently providing valuable insights and resources for librarians looking to build their own GLBTQ comics/graphic novel collections.
Huegel, Kelly. GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens - 2nd Edition.
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing Inc., 2011. Print.
Advice and practical guidance for GLBTQ teens, running the gamut from information on relationships, sex, health, coming out, homophobia, and fostering acceptance at home and school. Huegel's work is highly accessible and engaging, weaving in stories from real teens and a comprehensive selection of resources for further info.
Jones, Jami. "Beyond The Straight And Narrow." School Library Journal 50.5 (2004): 45. Web. 23 Oct. 2012.
Jones, a media specialist at a high school in Florida, offers advice for supporting GLBTQ teens in the school library and provides some useful online resources.
Martin, Hillias J. "A Library Outing: Serving Queer And Questioning Teens." Young Adult Library Services 4.4 (2006): 38-39.
Web. 22 Oct. 2012.
Martin, who authored Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens: A How-to-do-
it-Manual for Librarians, along with his partner James R. Murdock, espouses practical ways that librarians can create GLBTQ-friendly collections and library spaces.
Martin Jr., Hillias J. and James R. Murdock. Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens: A How-to-do-
it-Manual for Librarians. New York: Neal Schulman Publishers, Inc., 2007. Print.
A must-have resource for any librarian desiring to provide library services to GLBTQ teens! The authors impart step-by-step instructions for successfully serving GLBTQ teens.
"Much More Than Annie On Her Mind." Teacher Librarian 39.1 (2011): 50-54. Web. 22 Oct. 2012.
An interview with celebrated YA author Nancy Garden, ruminating upon the topics of GLBTQ youth, bullying, book challenges, and her classic novel, Annie on My Mind.
Parks, Alexander F. "Opening The Gate." Young Adult Library Services 10.4 (2012): 22-27. Web. 2 Nov. 2012.
Parks' article operates as veritable call-to-action for librarians interested in connecting teens with quality GLBTQ teen literature. He offers booktalking tips, sample booktalks, selection resources, and resources for working effectively with GLBTQ youth.
Pekoll, Kristin. "Stand Up!." Voice Of Youth Advocates 32.4 (2009): 284-287. Web. 3 Nov. 2012.
In her own words, Pekoll chronicles the story of the challenge to YA GLBTQ materials that rocked her small-town, and how her library successfully responded to it. A must-read not only for every librarian providing library services to GLBTQ teens, but all youth librarians in general.
Rauch, Elisabeth W. "GLBTQ Collections Are For Every Library Serving Teens!." Teacher Librarian 39.1 (2011): 13-16.
Web. 17 Oct. 2012.
Rauch advocates developing library services for the "Invisible Minority" of GLBTQ teens. She offers evidence as to why it is essential to serve this user segment, and also advises how to go about developing a collection and facing potential challenges.
Selection Resources:
See "Building a GLBTQ Collection" page
Resources for Librarians working with GLBTQ Youth:
The Advocate, http://www.advocate.com/
This website touts itself as "The world's leading source for LGBT news and entertainment."
ALA page on Banned & Challenged Books, http://www.ala.org/advocacy/banned
ALA's web portal for ensuring freedom of choice, freedom of expression, and the freedom to read - no matter how unpopular or unorthodox the viewpoints. A wealth of information in terms of dealing with challenges to library materials.
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html
GLSEN is devoted to creating safe school climates for GLBTQ students. Their website is an amazing jumping off point for learning about real-life GLBTQ-themed issues.
Gay Straight Alliance Network (GSA), http://gsanetwork.org/
GSA is an organization devoted to fighting discrimination based upon sexual orientation and gender identity. Their site is rich and dynamic, and offers many valuable resources for librarians and educators alike.
Human Rights Campaign, www.hrc.org
Corresponding to America's largest organization for gays and lesbians, the Human Rights Campaign advocates for equality and endeavors to educate the public on issues facing the GLBTQ community.
It Gets Better, http://www.itgetsbetter.org/
Started in 2010 by author and columnist, Dan Savage and his partner Terry Miller, the It Gets Better Project utilizes heartfelt YouTube videos to communicate to GLBTQ teens that eventually their lives will get better - they just have to make it through their teen years. Hailed for its honesty and simplicity, the project has been embraced worldwide by GLBTQ individuals from all walks of life.
LBGTQ nATION, http://www.lgbtqnation.com/
An online news magazine dedicated to GLBTQ topics.
New York Times Public Library LGBT Blog Channel, http://www.nypl.org/voices/blogs/blog-channels/lgbt
Connects library patrons to the GLBTQ collections, programs, and resources offered by NYPL.
PLFAG, www.pflag.org
PFLAG stands for the Parents, Friends, and Families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. Their aim concerns creating a society in which everyone is supported, embraced, and celebrated on the basis of their individual merits.
Safe Schools Coalition, http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/
An international organization devoted to ensuring that GLBTQ students have a safe place to learn and grow.
Stopbullying.gov, http://www.stopbullying.gov/
This information resource assembles information on all forms of bullying from various government agencies, and provides ways to respond to and prevent bullying.
Tolerance.org, http://www.tolerance.org/
Crated by the Southern Poverty Law Center, this resource is dedicated to educating teachers on how to approach a wide variety of anti-bias issues.
TransYouth Family Allies, http://www.imatyfa.org/
Fosters understanding and acceptance of a variety of gender identities.
YouthResource,http://amplifyyourvoice.org/youthresource
According to the homepage, "YouthResource is a website BY and FOR lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people."