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Out behind the desk; workplace issues for LGBTQ librarians.

Ed. by Tracy Marie Nectoux. (Litwin Books/Library Juice Press series on gender and sexuality in librarianship; no.1)
Library Juice Press, ©2011    275 p.    $30.00    Z682
978-1-936117-03-1

Addressing how identities intersect with professional roles, and aiming to help those coping with similar issues, this volume collects 27 personal accounts by US librarians and library workers relating to their experiences of being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or queer at work. Nectoux, a quality control and metadata specialist, presents stories that not only describe coming out and being outed but also detail experiences like transitioning genders on the job; changing a curriculum to include courses in LGBTQ library issues; awkward conversations and standing up to colleagues, administrators, and patrons; how experiences shape scholarship; decisions during job interviews; combating discrimination; and academic projects, administrative challenges, and theoretical inquiry. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)