Serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians / Hillias J. Martin, Jr., James R. Murdock.

Author/creator Martin, Hillias J.
Other author Murdock, James R.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, ©2007.
Descriptionxix, 267 pages ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Libraries and sexual minorities.
Libraries and teenagers.
Sexual minority youth--Bibliography.
Libraries--Special collections. --Sexual minorities.
Libraries--Special collections. --Young adult literature.

SeriesHow-to-do-it manuals for librarians ; no. 151
How-to-do-it manuals for libraries no. 151. ^A242229
Contents Understanding the community -- Identifying teens' LGBTQ information needs -- Offering effective service and providing safe spaces -- Providing readers' advisory and reference interviews -- Using guiding principles to build an LGBTQ collection -- Identifying and acquiring collection components -- Integrating LGBTQ themes into everyday programs and services -- Finding and implementing the right pace for change -- An essential core collection of LGBTQ fiction, nonfiction, and non-print items -- Material lists arranged by topic -- Compelling LGBTQ booktalks -- Successful LGBTQ programs.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 235-251) and index.
LCCN 2006039469
ISBN9781555705664 (alk. paper)
ISBN1555705669 (alk. paper)