OUT IN THE STACKS
Barriers Attitudinal Literature Collection Development Service
Attitudinal Barriers GLBT people are recognizable by physical traits or mannerisms
Guy A
Guy B
Gal A
Group A
Group B
Attitudinal Barriers GLBT people do not live in my community
Attitudinal Barriers GLBT people do not use my library
Attitudinal Barriers Library does serve special populations or needs
Literature Most GLBT literature is pornographic
Literature GLBT literature only appeals to GLBT readers
Collection Development Barriers Unfamiliarity with the genre Money Selection censorship or fear of community challenges
Service Barriers Cataloging
Service Barriers Reference & Reader’s Advisory
Removing Attitudinal Barriers Staff Training Forge Relationships with GLBT Community
Removing Collection Barriers Collection Development Policy Displays & Handouts Spine Labels
Removing Collection Barriers Online Solutions Patron Feedback Reader’s Advisory Tools
Removing Service Barriers Alternative Cataloging Schema Web 2.0 Applications
Removing Service Barriers Booth at Local Events Book Clubs Reader’s Advisory Checklist
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