University Library News Release
Date: September 11, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jeanette Smith, NMSU Library, (575) 646-7492, jcsmith@lib.nmsu.edu
NMSU Library Faculty Member's Book is Announced
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Literature: A Genre Guide by Ellen Bosman of the New Mexico State University Library faculty was recently published by Libraries Unlimited.
The book provides readers and readers advisory librarians with an introduction to twentieth century gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered literature. All popular genres of literature are examined, including fiction, drama and life stories (biography, autobiography and memoirs), with the main emphasis on current fiction.
More than 1,100 titles are organized according to genres, subgenres and formats. Annotations provide brief, engaging plot summaries, information about awards and an indication of which populations are addressed, for instance, gay, lesbian or teen.
Often, suggestions for read-alikes are also provided. Subject terms or keywords accompany each entry to enhance access to more read-alikes. A brief history of the literature, comments on the genres and tips for working with readers are also included.
Bosman is the head of the Library’s Technical Services Department. She is a former chair of the Stonewall Book Awards Committee of the American Library Association and a Lambda Literary Awards judge.
For more information, contact Bosman at (575) 646-1723 or ebosman@lib.nmsu.edu.
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