Somewhere Over the Arcoiris
Conversations on Queer Latinidad in Libraries
Will be published approx. on 7. January 2027
Book
Hardback
336 pages
979-8-7651-4413-8 (ISBN)
Description
Explore conversations with queer Latino/x/e library and information professionals across the USA.
Now more than ever, libraries are under attack. Many of the challenges to library collections and programs revolve around the LGBTQIA+ experience or narratives. Among those stories are individuals who navigate through the challenges surrounding being a queer person of color or whose lived experiences are identified by intersectionality.
This book features conversations between the author and other Latino/x/e library and information professionals of varying identities and intersections. It dives into questions surrounding challenges professionals have faced in entering the field, navigating the workplace, promoting into positions of leadership, defeating imposter syndrome, inherent and internalized homophobia, eliminating hate, and finding balance with their cultural lived experiences and professional settings.
Queer Latino/x/e voices still lack representation in the professional and academic space. This text is vital to the continued conversation of equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries and it is needed now more than ever to amplify the conversations that are not always given the proper attention or consideration in professional spaces.
Now more than ever, libraries are under attack. Many of the challenges to library collections and programs revolve around the LGBTQIA+ experience or narratives. Among those stories are individuals who navigate through the challenges surrounding being a queer person of color or whose lived experiences are identified by intersectionality.
This book features conversations between the author and other Latino/x/e library and information professionals of varying identities and intersections. It dives into questions surrounding challenges professionals have faced in entering the field, navigating the workplace, promoting into positions of leadership, defeating imposter syndrome, inherent and internalized homophobia, eliminating hate, and finding balance with their cultural lived experiences and professional settings.
Queer Latino/x/e voices still lack representation in the professional and academic space. This text is vital to the continued conversation of equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries and it is needed now more than ever to amplify the conversations that are not always given the proper attention or consideration in professional spaces.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
ISBN-13
979-8-7651-4413-8 (9798765144138)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
David Lopez is Regional Services Manager at Orange County Public Libraries, USA.
Content
Introduction: Somewhere Over the Arcoiris
1. Identity, Advocacy and the Power of Libraries: A Conversation with Adriana (Ady) Huertas
2. Manos en la Masa: A Conversation with Sheridan Jay Cazarez
3. The Accidental Archivist: A Conversation With Dr. Mario H. Ramirez
4. The Librarian as a Trickster: A Conversation with Jennifer Loubriel
5. Authenticity at the Table: A Conversation with Bob Diaz
6. The Transformational Strength of Your Story: A Conversation with Francesca de Vera
7. Queering the Archives: A Conversation with Liz Zepeda
8. Reimagining the Library's Role in Community Health: A Conversation with Brandon Kennedy
9. Global Perspectives and Lasting Leadership: A Conversation with Ana Elisa de Campos Salles
10. The Power of Presence: A Conversation with Victor Meza
11. Beyond Books, Borders, and the Asterisk: A Conversation with Arturo Agueero
12. Chronicling Co-Liberation: A Conversation with Dr. Lila Chaar-Perez
13. Libraries, Identity & Advocacy: A Conversation with Mario Ascencio
14. Out of the Closet, Into the Stacks: A Conversation with Jaime Garcia Villalobos
15. Thriving in Your Third Act: A Conversation with Ted Farias
16. De Isla a Frontera: A Conversation with Mara Cabrera
17. Challenging the Diversity Hire Narrative: A Conversation with Jesus Espinoza
18. Creating Safe Spaces: A Conversation with Edwin Rodarte
19. Librarian Visibility: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Johnson
20. Love and Libraries Against the Current: A Conversation with Al Milo
21. Taking Up Space: A Conversation with Ari Jauregui
22. Full-Circle of Service: A Conversation with Conrrado Saldivar
About the Author
Index
1. Identity, Advocacy and the Power of Libraries: A Conversation with Adriana (Ady) Huertas
2. Manos en la Masa: A Conversation with Sheridan Jay Cazarez
3. The Accidental Archivist: A Conversation With Dr. Mario H. Ramirez
4. The Librarian as a Trickster: A Conversation with Jennifer Loubriel
5. Authenticity at the Table: A Conversation with Bob Diaz
6. The Transformational Strength of Your Story: A Conversation with Francesca de Vera
7. Queering the Archives: A Conversation with Liz Zepeda
8. Reimagining the Library's Role in Community Health: A Conversation with Brandon Kennedy
9. Global Perspectives and Lasting Leadership: A Conversation with Ana Elisa de Campos Salles
10. The Power of Presence: A Conversation with Victor Meza
11. Beyond Books, Borders, and the Asterisk: A Conversation with Arturo Agueero
12. Chronicling Co-Liberation: A Conversation with Dr. Lila Chaar-Perez
13. Libraries, Identity & Advocacy: A Conversation with Mario Ascencio
14. Out of the Closet, Into the Stacks: A Conversation with Jaime Garcia Villalobos
15. Thriving in Your Third Act: A Conversation with Ted Farias
16. De Isla a Frontera: A Conversation with Mara Cabrera
17. Challenging the Diversity Hire Narrative: A Conversation with Jesus Espinoza
18. Creating Safe Spaces: A Conversation with Edwin Rodarte
19. Librarian Visibility: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Johnson
20. Love and Libraries Against the Current: A Conversation with Al Milo
21. Taking Up Space: A Conversation with Ari Jauregui
22. Full-Circle of Service: A Conversation with Conrrado Saldivar
About the Author
Index