The Availability of Spanish Language LGBTQ Nonfiction Books in the United States–Mexico Borderland

Abstract

This study examines the availability of LGBTQ Spanish language nonfiction books among selected university libraries along the United States–Mexico border to measure access to materials for readers and researchers and identify what resources selectors might use to inform purchases. This study utilizes 37 titles and seven libraries for a comparison of holdings. It seeks to expand the body of knowledge available regarding LGBTQ literature while establishing a baseline regarding the availability of LGBTQ Spanish-language materials in academic libraries.

Keywords:

• Academic libraries
• academic library collection development
• Hispanic serving institutions
• LGBTQ + library materials
• Spanish language library materials
• United Staes–Mexico border

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