Document Type
Task Force Report
Original Publication Date
2018
DOI of Original Publication
https://doi.org/10.21974/338x-ps11
Date of Submission
August 2018
Abstract
The Gender-Inclusive Workgroup explored how VCU Libraries can better serve trans and gender-nonconforming users and staff. The group’s recommendations cover library spaces, staff, systems, services, and culture. Key recommendations include highlighting existing all-gender restrooms; building more gender-inclusive restrooms; expanding availability of menstrual products and disposal bins; continuing support for name-of-use changes in library systems; minimizing display of legal name in library systems; offering ongoing staff training in gender-inclusive language and customer service; and encouraging staff to share pronouns. The workgroup also recommends pursuing a culture of shared learning and inclusive thinking, with a reminder that gender identity is one facet of multiple intersecting identities for people in the VCU community.
Is Part Of
Task Force Reports from the VCU Libraries
Included in
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies Commons, Library and Information Science Commons