Finding aid to the Library Journal Survey of Gay and Lesbian Holdings in U.S. Libraries, 1995

Finding aid prepared by Tim Wilson
James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA, 94102
(415) 557-4400
info@sfpl.org
2010


Title: Library Journal Survey of Gay and Lesbian Holdings in U.S. Libraries,
Date: 1995
Collection Identifier: GLC 28
Creator: Library Journal (Firm).
Physical Description: 7.0 folders (0.25 cubic feet)
Contributing Institution: James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 557-4567
info@sfpl.org
Abstract: This collection contains sample forms and cumulated statistics for the Library Journal survey, along with Eric Bryant's article "Pride & Prejudice" (in Library Journal, June 15, 1995, p. 37-39) which summarized the results.
Physical Location: Collection is stored onsite.
Language of Materials: Collection materials are in English.

Access

The collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Library Journal Survey of Gay and Lesbian Holdings in U.S. Libraries (GLC 28), Gay and Lesbian Center, San Francisco Public Library.

Provenance

Donated by Eric Bryant, 1996.

Historical Note

In 1995, Library Journal surveyed U.S. libraries to determine the strengths and weaknesses in their gay and lesbian holdings and in their institutions' commitments to developing the subject area.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains sample forms and cumulated statistics for the survey, along with Eric Bryant's article "Pride & Prejudice" (in Library Journal, June 15, 1995, p. 37-39) which summarized the results.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Bryant, Eric
Gay and lesbian library services.
Homosexuality--Library resources.
Libraries and gays.
Libraries--Special collections--Gay men and lesbians.
Libraries--Special collections--Homosexuality.
Library surveys--United States.

Folder 1

[Survey Forms—Anonymous]

Folder 2

[Survey Forms]--"Overall Statistical Breakdowns"

Folder 3

[Summary results sorted by type of library], before 1995 April 26

General note

Total responses = 231.
Folder 4

[Summary results sorted by region/zip code]

General note

Total responses = 231.
Folder 5

[Summary results with region and type of library]

General note

Total responses = 251.
Folder 6

[Summary results sorted by type of library], 1995 April 26

General note

Total responses = 254.
Folder 7

Library Journal, 1995 June 15

General note

Includes Eric Bryant's article "Pride & Prejudice."