Chapman, E. and Birdi, B. (2016) "It’s woefully inadequate”: Collections of LGBTQ* fiction for teens in English public library services. Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults, 7 (1). ISSN 2157-3980
Abstract
Academic and professional literature in the field of library and information science (LIS) has increasingly recognized the need to provide LGBTQ*-inclusive materials for children and teens. However, little research has been carried out in the United Kingdom on collections of these materials in public libraries. This study used a checklist approach to assess the holdings of LGBTQ* teen fiction in thirteen English public library services. The findings showed room for improvement in library collections, with particularly low holdings of titles in accessible formats. Moreover, titles from a recommended list made up less than half of LGBTQ* teen fiction holdings in all but one of the participating services. No relationship was found between annual book budget and number of LGBTQ* teen fiction titles held, although there was an apparent correlation between book budget and number of copies held.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 ALA. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Information School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 01 Jun 2016 14:34 |
Last Modified: | 07 Jun 2016 07:07 |
Published Version: | http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/2016/03/its-woefull... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Young Adult Library Services Association |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:96266 |