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Public Library Association's national conference teaches librarians about 'queering the library,' how Dewey Decimal system is biased against 'historically marginalized groups'...

Pull Quote: The "Queering the Library" course description says: Uplifting the LGBTQ+ community requires a reimagining of the way that libraries connect with customers, as well as active anti-bias work. This presentation showcases a highly successful from-scratch approach taken by one urban library system to extend efforts beyond Pride Month over a 2 year period that spanned the pandemic. Participants will receive resources on these efforts including strategies for change, staff training, resource development, award-winning programming, collection development, outreach, community partnerships, and more...
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