Pronouns, Best Practices, and Gender Inclusivity in the Law Library: Understanding the Needs of Nonbinary Individuals

An estimated 1.2 million Americans identify as nonbinary and the number of transgender Americans exceeds 1.6 million (according to the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute), yet inexperience with working with gender diverse individuals can make us feel uncertain how to create a safe and productive library environment for our nonbinary and trans co-workers and patrons. This panel will discuss common terms and definitions related to gender identity and sexuality, and will dive into detail on best practices regarding working as a manager or co-worker with individuals who identify as nonbinary or transgender.

Target Audience:

We are increasingly likely to interact with nonbinary individuals in the workplace as coworkers or patrons, making this program valuable to all law librarians and library workers. It will provide particular value to anyone who interacts regularly with law students or members of the public, and those with little to no knowledge of or experience with the LGBTQ+ community.