What is Library Pride Support?
MU Library's LGBTQIA+ Liaison offers Library Pride Support. This means that MU Library has a dedicated individual who works to progress the Library's relationship with MU's LGBTQIA+ community, and provides support on all related queries and needs.
Library Pride Support Email
Our Library Pride Support email address is managed by Áine, the Library LGBTQIA+ Liaison. You can contact her here for confidential support in any related area.
Meet our LGBTQIA+ Liaison
Dr Áine Ní Bharáin is happy to provide support to members of the LGBTQIA+ community on any Library-related matters, or to help liaise on other issues. She can also provide guidance on finding information and doing research around related topics.
MU LGBTQIA+ Groups & Networks
- Staff LGBTQIA+ NetworkOpen to all staff members and research students of MU.
- Sexuality & Gender NetworkMU SexGen is a scholarly community supporting Maynooth University faculty, post-docs and students’ academic and career projects in the areas of sexualities and genders.
- MU LGBTQ+ SocietyPride society aims to create fun and welcoming social and informative events for the LGBTQ+ community on campus.
Past Events
LGBTQIA+ Databases
- Sex & Sexuality CollectionA collection of primary sources on AM Explorer
- AM Explorer This link opens in a new windowBrowse the whole database for more primary material that may be relevant (including collections around gender)
- Big Ten Open Books Gender & Sexuality Studies Collection This link opens in a new windowBig Ten Academic Alliance university presses and libraries have partnered to make Big Ten Open Books titles open access. This means they are free-to-read to anyone with an Internet connection.
- Ebook Central Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Subscription This link opens in a new windowThe DEI collection of ebooks covers diversity and representation in race, gender, religion, physical ability, age, political persuasion, and sexual orientation.
- Gale Primary Sources (Artemis) This link opens in a new windowContains a wealth of newspaper articles, manuscripts, etc. Try searching for "sexual orientation" and other keywords.
