Our series of learning and open discussion continues!
Topic: Join us for a presentation and discussion of the Queer Liberation Library (or QLL, pronounced “quill”,) a digital, queer, non-profit library accessible to anyone in the USA.
When: Wednesday September 18th, 12 Noon, west Coast, 1Pm, 2 PM, 3 PM East Coast, on Zoom. We will sned out the link one to two days ahead of time.
Amber Dierking (she/her)
Amber is an Arts & Humanities Liaison Librarian at Grand Valley State University. Prior to becoming an academic librarian, she worked as a Youth Services Librarian in Public Libraries and served as Co-Coordinator of Out on the Shelves Library. She received her Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) at the University of British Columbia, and BA in English and French from the University of Denver.
Kieran is the Assistant Director of Collection Development at Hamilton College. He has 7 years of experience in libraries in academic and corporate settings. He served as a Co-Coordinator for Out on the Shelves Library in 2018 and 2019. Kieran holds a Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Arizona.
Laura is a Young Adult Librarian in Inclusive Services at the Brooklyn Public Library, where she focuses on providing resources and programs for young adults with disabilities. She received a Masters in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) from the Pratt School of Information, where she received the Pratt Circle Award for Academic Excellence and is part of the Beta Phi Mu Honor Society, and a BA with Distinction in History and Art History from Yale. She previously worked in non-profits, including positions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Drawing Center, and she was a co-recipient of a Regional Theatre Tony Award with La MaMa Experimental Theatre in 2018.
Queer Liberation Library (or QLL, pronounced “quill”) is a digital, queer, non-profit library accessible to anyone in the USA. After two years of planning and work, QLL opened its virtual doors on October 23rd, 2023. In QLL’s first year, we experienced rapid growth - over 60k patrons with 100k checkouts and counting - as we work to provide digital library services at scale.
Our Mission: Queer Liberation Library fights to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of our community.
We will email the Zoom meeting link one - two days before the meeting and/or you can request a calendar invitation!
Thanks!
