Our first Library Virtual Student Curator is Temi, who celebrated LGBT+ History Month by exploring library collections and your favourite titles on Instagram.
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Library’s Virtual Student Curator shines a light on LGBT+ History
Friday 12th February, 2021 | News
The current Library Virtual Student Curator project is a celebration of LGBT+ History Month, in which the curator will highlight materials relating to LGBT+ histories found in the Library.
In representing the student voice, the curator is actively helping to develop and diversify collections, including suggesting new titles to buy, thus ensure our collection continues to grow and to be relevant to the University community.
The project curator said:
“With this curation, I wanted to highlight the importance of reaching out and listening to people’s stories. LGBTQ+ History, its impact on today and the influence it’s had on people’s lives are not as widely discussed as they need to be. I want this curation to create a continuing dialogue that allows people to gain an understanding and learn the importance of representation and amplifying LGBTQ+ voices. I also want to create a space for LGBTQ+ people within the university to get involved and share their thoughts.”
The Library has collaborated with eight Student Curators since 2018, all of which have combined their creativity, voice and experiences with their curiosity and research skills to curate displays, events and materials for the Surrey community. This year is the first time the project has been entirely virtual.
The LGBT+ History project runs from Monday 8 February until Friday 19 February, and you can follow the campaign on the Library blog, or social media @surreylib.
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Our first ever virtual student curation, led by Temi, will be launching on Monday 8 Feb! Watch this space – we’d love you to join us in celebrating and learning more about LGBT+ History Month over the next couple of weeks 🏳️🌈 #SurreyLib #StudentCurator #SurreyLibCurator #LGBTHM21 pic.twitter.com/9TMr7brAJU
— University of Surrey Library (@surreylib) February 5, 2021
Welcome to Temi – our first virtual Student Curator for LGBT+ History Month! https://t.co/1SBVd46qp6 pic.twitter.com/7kfbvbZ18K
— University of Surrey Library (@surreylib) February 8, 2021
As our LGBT+ History Month student curation gets underway, don’t forget to take a look at Temi’s dedicated reading list on the subject: https://t.co/lTEDiZ9Yc2. Got a suggestion that’s not included here? Tweet us #SurreyLib #UniOfSurrey #LGBTHM21 #StudentCurator #SurreyLibCurator pic.twitter.com/JbG596It1X
— University of Surrey Library (@surreylib) February 9, 2021
My LGBT+ History Month watch list! https://t.co/w9yrhxY7ef pic.twitter.com/EtQk0oG5wm
— University of Surrey Library (@surreylib) February 12, 2021
Have you seen Temi’s reading list for LGBT+ History Month yet? If not, check it out today: https://t.co/xKoiEgMy5m and explore our collections on the subject. Got a suggestion that’s missing from this list? Tweet us #SurreyLib #StudentCurator #SurreyLibCurator #LGBTHM21 pic.twitter.com/h22xtBrmbU
— University of Surrey Library (@surreylib) February 15, 2021
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Looking for something to watch this weekend? As our virtual Student curation comes to a close, don’t forget to check out Temi’s watchlist for her top picks: https://t.co/gKS1Q8vZGx #SurreyLib #UniOfSurrey #SurreyLibCurator #StudentCurator #LGBTHM21 @UniOfSurrey @SurreyUnion pic.twitter.com/QQWYtWxZX9
— University of Surrey Library (@surreylib) February 19, 2021
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LGBTQ+ support information https://t.co/Muyb1wUZgx pic.twitter.com/u5y8vPDbIF
— University of Surrey Library (@surreylib) February 19, 2021
Pride Flag History
- Gay Pride (Rainbow): https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3798936233485842/
- Lesbian Pride: https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3799062250139907/
- Pride: https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3799162276796571/
- Demisexual Pride: https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3799241900121942/
- Asexual, Aromatic and Agender Pride: https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3799332263446239/
- Genderfluid, Genderqueer and Non-Binary Pride: https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3799410080105124/
- Transgender Pride: https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3799491090097023/
- Intersex Pride: https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3799548460091286/
- Progress Pride: https://www.facebook.com/surreylib/photos/a.786397218073107/3799599940086138/
