Good afternoon ARLIS!

 

The LGBTQ+ SIG will hold its annual meeting this Wednesday, February 28th from 8:00–9:00 a.m. in the Gramercy West room during the annual conference. We invite you all to support, join in and participate with us. Topics we will be discussing…

 

·         Lightning round updates from members on LGBTQ Advocacy at their institution. Listen in to what other librarians are implementing and planning at their library around the issues of LGBT+. This is also a chance to tell us about new initiatives you are working on at your library. We would love to hear from you!

 

• Discussion of possible session proposal surrounding LGBTQ issues in zines. Possibility of zine popup at next ARLIS/NA conference. Let’s have a discussion about LGBT+ zines.

 

• The development of a resources blog/twitter chat that will benefit SIG members and the ARLIS/NA Membership at large. We will also discuss how we can disseminate our research, materials, and initiatives better to the ARLIS/NA Membership at large.

 

·         Lastly we are sponsoring a session that should not be missed! The LGBTQ Special Interest Group presents a panel discussion showcasing 3 New York City-based libraries/archives that “think outside of the normal bounds of libraries” with LGBTQ+ collections that support activism, initiate community engagement, and provide allyship in the form of programming. Representatives from 3 institutions will present followed by a Q&A and discussion. The panel session is scheduled shortly after our SIG meeting at 9:45-11:00am in the Nassau room.

 

 

 

Thank you all, and we look forward to seeing you in New York!

 

Robert Adams

Associate Library Director

Boston Architectural College Library

320 Newbury St.

Boston MA 02115

(617)585-0232