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Code of ethics for librarians, established in 1939 and revised most recently in 2008. Embodies the ethical responsibilities of the professional librarian in a changing information environment.
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Survey of GLBTQ library materials, programming and challenges to published resources, and suggestions to aid in selection criteria for these materials.
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A blend of theory and practice designed to motivate librarians to push past the status quo and become change agents on their campus.
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Discusses the role of the library as a safe space, stressing the need for libraries (especially high school libraries) to carry materials that present the LGBTQ subjects positively.
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Case study examining the barriers and challenges faced by local LGBTQ individuals toward self-fulfillment and social and political empowerment, and how librarians, as information professionals can promote community awareness and organizational change.
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