Gender Issues and the Library
| Author | : Carol Smallwood |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 234 |
| Release | : 2017-11-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476664736 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1476664730 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (730 Downloads) |
Download or read book Gender Issues and the Library written by Carol Smallwood and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the legalization of same-sex marriage and the explosion of LGBTQ news coverage in recent years, gender studies is a subject of intense interest in popular media and a part of the curriculum at many colleges. Libraries realize the importance of supporting the field yet many have difficulty finding resources and programming ideas. This book provides case studies and a range of innovative solutions for better meeting patron needs. Twenty-seven chapters are arranged into sections covering Research and Library Instruction, History and Herstory, Programming, Collections and Beyond, and Resources.
