This post was written by SLIS student Kelsey Cameron Intellectual Freedom Throughout history, books have been challenged and even banned in Canada and around the world in schools, libraries, and bookstores. Today, libraries are unlikely places for this to occur due to the banning of books going against intellectual freedom as defined by the American Library Association (ALA): “Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information…

Previously relegated to the realm of gay underground publications, queer “comix” and graphic novels have come a long way over the past 6 decades. Early creators used pseudonyms to protect their identities to avoid putting themselves at risk during a time when they could be criminally prosecuted. LGBTQ activity was considered a crime in Canada until 1969, when Bill C-150 was passed into law. Depictions of gay sexuality were considered “obscene” back…

Our Rutherford Library is the proud home of the University of Alberta Library’s Education Collection. As the U of A celebrates another wonderful Pride Week, now is a fantastic time to highlight some spectacular LGBTQ2S+ Education Resources. We reached out to Kim Frail, Education & Arts Librarian extraordinaire, for her favourite recommendations and received this fantastic trove of information and goodies! LGBTQ2S+ Issues in Education Subject Guide Our library subject guides are…

Tomorrow Pride Week festivities begin on North Campus and at Campus Saint-Jean and next week they begin at Augustana. As an ally of LGBTQ2S+ communities, University of Alberta Library endeavors to create safe, inclusive spaces where all members of the campus community can thrive. Over the next week, as you enter our library spaces, you may notice displays devoted to books and other resources related to those who identify as queer, non-binary,…