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Now in its 17th year, Brick & Click (#BCLC17) is a one day, session-based event covering innovative library technologies, practical library solutions, and other timely academic library topics.  Brick & Click supports academic information needs of on-ground/online students, library professionals, and paraprofessionals. Visit the FAQ webpage for more information.

The conference is held at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. Registration is limited in order to maintain the advantages of a small conference, so register early!   To register visit: www.brickandclick.org

2017 Electronic Proceedings  are now accessible!!!

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Friday, November 3 • 11:10am - 12:00pm
Best Practices for Creating a Welcoming Environment for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Individuals in Libraries

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The purpose of this presentation is to explore how library staff can create a welcoming environment for library users who are transgender and gender non-conforming. A particular emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of assisting these patrons in instructional settings, during reference transactions, at outreach events, as well as mentoring students and student employees. Best practices for serving this user population will be shared throughout the session.
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avatar for Holling Smith-Borne (he/him)

Holling Smith-Borne (he/him)

Director, Wilson Music Library, Vanderbilt University
Directing Libraries; music librarianship; working with transgender studentsHolling Smith-Borne has been the Director of the Anne Potter Wilson Music Library at Vanderbilt University since 2006. Previously, he was the Coordinator of the music library at DePauw University in Greencastle... Read More →

Friday November 3, 2017 11:10am - 12:00pm CDT
J.W. Jones Student Union, Room D
  Instruction & Reference, Access Services

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