To celebrate 2024’s LGBTQ+ History Month the Templeman Library has been working with colleagues from Kent Union and Student Support & Wellbeing to bring together relevant resources and engaging events.
This years’ theme is ‘under the scope’ and celebrates LGBTQ+ peoples’ contribution to medicine and healthcare and their experiences of accessing and using medical and healthcare services. At a time when the LGBT+ community is experiencing a rise in hate crime and hate instances we also encourage you to look ‘Under the Scope’ and listen to LGBT+ peoples’ lived experiences from LGBT+ people.
LGBTQ+ Ebook collection via Libby
Access over 65 titles curated for you to access freely via Libby. Titles include ebooks and audio books with a range of popular fiction, romance and non-fiction titles for you to choose from.
LGBTQ+ films and documentaries via Kanopy
Dive into an inspiring and eclectic collection of films (feature, indie and international) as well as multiple documentaries on a number of topics experienced within the queer community. These are all freely available via the Templeman’s subscription to Kanopy.
Books and resources list
We have a resource list of books, e-books, films, podcasts and events that will interest all those who want to feed their literary curiosity and for students to discover resources outside of their academic studies. Many of the suggestions have been sourced via Helen Bintley Senior Lecturer with Kent Medway Medical School (KKMS).
Browse and borrow LGBTQ+ titles from our books displays in the Welcome Hall and Library Café and Love to Read Collection.
More LGBTQ+ events at Kent and beyond
To find out about more about Kent events taking place for this month use #KentLGBTQHM24 and check out the Kent Union events.
For a national view of what’s on visit LGBTQ+ History Month website.