Gay and Lesbian Library Service

A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is expressing a deep interest in activism, library science, or the history of how information and identity are preserved. This is not a storybook, but a comprehensive professional guide that explores how libraries can and should serve the LGBTQ+ community. It addresses the emotional need for belonging by showing how systems of information can be used to validate one's identity and history. While written for professionals, older teens with an interest in social justice or academic research will find it a fascinating deep dive into the politics of visibility. It covers everything from collection development and overcoming censorship to the history of AIDS information. It is a dense, academic resource that empowers young readers to understand the infrastructure of inclusion and the importance of finding one's place in the archives of history.