About the book
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.
Editions of Gender Issues and the Library
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781476664736
- PDF
- ISBN 9781476630342
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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.
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What is Gender Issues and the Library about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Gender Issues and the Library?
Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary subjects > Library and information sciences / Museology > Library and information services
Where can I read a sample of Gender Issues and the Library?
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How long is Gender Issues and the Library and how many pages does it have?
Gender Issues and the Library has 233 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Gender Issues and the Library?
Carol Smallwood
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Gender Issues and the Library is available as paperback(ISBN 9781476664736) and pdf(ISBN 9781476630342)
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