LGBTQIA resources for library, knowledge & information workers
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New posts and selected highlights from a curated padlet of LGBTQ+ resources for LKI (and GLAM) workers. Moderated by @brynolf.bsky.social. See and suggest new resources here: https://padlet.com/brynolf/LGBTQIA_library_workers
The 13th annual international Gender Census 2026 is now open until at least 13th August 2026! survey.gendercensus.com It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy. #LGBTQ
New on LGBTQIA+ resources for library workers: A queer scrapbook: Britain and Ireland The book uses interviews, newspaper clippings, photographs, and flyers to trace urban, rural, and regional queer experiences from 1945 to the present. padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...
A queer scrapbook: Britain and Ireland since 1945
A beautifully illustrated compendium of LGBTIQ+ life, A Queer Scrapbook offers a rich archive of histories from across Britain and Ireland. Brimming with interviews, newspaper clippings, photographs, ...
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New on LGBTQIA+ resources for library workers: Submissions are now open for the Queer Heritage and Collection Symposium 2026, taking place in November 2026 padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...
Queer Heritage and Collection Symposium 2026
Submissions are now open for the Queer Heritage and Collection Symposium 2026. The symposium aims to explore the innovative and meaningful queer programming being developed by museums and heritage org...
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Researching LGBTQ+ histories in the archives of government, a blog post by Vicky Iglikowski-Broad, Principal Records Specialist (Diverse Histories) at the National Archives, explaining how to get started in researching LGBTQ+ histories through government records. padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...
Researching LGBTQ+ histories in the archives of government
In this blog post Vicky Iglikowski-Broad, our Principal Records Specialist (Diverse Histories), explains how you can get started in researching LGBTQ+ histories through government records.
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GIRES supports the following research project on behalf of Birkbeck University An oral history research project exploring transgender and non-binary experiences of Section 28. When they were neither widely visible nor well understood. Refer to the flyer for more information and to participate.
Trans+ History Week 2026 is here! 🏳️⚧️ To the hate and headlines, our history answers loud and clear... We’ve always been here. Always will be.
Padlet highlight: The Queer Heritage & Collections Network, a UK-wide Subject Specialist Network that provides training, networking & peer support to people working with LGBTQ+ collections and histories. Sign up to their mailing list to become a member! padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...
The Queer Heritage and Collections Network (QHCN)
Sharing expertise, skills and best practice on LGBTQ+ heritage
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New on the padlet: IDAHOBIT 2026: "At the heart of democracy" Observed every year on 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global moment of solidarity and collective action for LGBTQIA+ communities. padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...
IDAHOBIT 2026: "At the heart of democracy"
This year's global theme is a reminder that truly democratic societies must be grounded in justice and freedom for everyone. IDAHOBIT fosters a global moment for collective action, awareness, solidari...
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New on the padlet: #ReadWithPride 2026 sign-ups now open! #ReadWithPride is a social media photo relay (running on Instagram this year) designed to celebrate and promote great young adult LGBTQIA+ literature during Pride Month. padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...
#ReadWithPride 2026
Sign-up is open for the 2026 #ReadWithPride relay! #ReadWithPride is a social media photo relay (running on Instagram this year) designed to celebrate and promote great young adult LGBTQIA+ literature...
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As well as announcing new additions, I’ll also highlight existing resources, such as this guidance from The National Archives on searching for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identities histories: padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...
How to look for records of... Sexuality and gender identity history
There is guidance here on researching gay, lesbian and bisexual histories, as well as transgender and gender identity history. In the past, the state often conflated gender identity and sexuality whic...
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New resource added to padlet: Trans-Inclusive Culture: Resources - https://padlet.com/brynolf/lgbtqia-resources-for-library-workers-orjgaak4n6sn/wish/9kmlZVpV5NGeapgV
This account (admin is @brynolf.bsky.social) will be updated when new posts are added to the padlet padlet.com/brynolf/LGBT.... Selected resources will also be highlighted here, every now and then. Suggestions for new resources are gratefully accepted here or via the padlet. 📚🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
LGBTQIA+ resources for library workers
A collaborative and expanding list of LGBTQIA resources for library and information workers. Open to all but moderated.
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