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Kester, N.G. (1997). Liberating minds: the stories and professional lives of gay, lesbian, and bisexual librarians and their advocates. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

“Some of the issues addressed are the need to uphold intellectual freedom, challenging the censorship of gay materials in libraries, AIDS material in the library, the information needs of gay and l

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Gough, C., & Greenblatt, E. (1990). Gay and lesbian library service. Jefferson, NC: McFarland.

A core collection (print, film, and music) as well as discussion of young adult materials, discrimination issues, and other topics.

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Moller, S.C. (2001). Library services to Spanish speaking patrons: A practical guide. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited.

“Better serve the needs of Spanish- speaking patrons of all ages by learning about various Hispanic groups and some of the cultural differences that can lead to misunderstandings.

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Marquis, S.K. (2003). Collections and services for the Spanish-Speaking: issues and resources. Public Libraries, 42(3), 106-112.

Strategies for highlighting materials for Spanish speaking people are informed by cultural and linguistic awareness in both technical and public services departments.

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Kuharets, O., ed. (2001). Venture into cultures: A resource book of multicultural materials and programs. Chicago: American Library Association.

Sections featuring recommended African, Caribbean, Indian, Jewish, Korean, Latino, Middle Eastern, Native American, and Russian children’s books, audiovisual materials, and websites, as well as pro

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