Resource Library
The GRCGED has a resource library which includes books (mostly print; some audio), magazines, videos, cds, tapes, journals, government documents, ‘zines, unbound articles
You will be able to visit our library catalogue online very soon. We will have catalogues from Out On The Shelf and Guelph Queer Equality soon too. The OPIRG Guelph library is searchable through the TRELIS system at the McLaughlin Library at the University of Guelph.
If you have specific requests, let us know what your are looking for and we will do our best to find it for you. Most of our resources can be transferred into a variety of formats including electronic, audio and braille.
**OUR NEW LIBRARY CATEGORIES**
The GRCGED Resource Library is moving away from essentialist identity-based categories that oversimplify and silence the complex experiences of people experiencing multiple systems of oppression. However, in acknowledging that identity does affect our daily-lived experiences in a variety of ways and honoring the importance of those experiences, we have chosen to highlight works that are related to groups that are traditionally marginalized in dominant spaces to make finding books and resources in the library easier. This is not to normalize the experiences of those not identified, but simply to recognize that the voices of these groups have traditionally been obscured and to hopefully make it easier to locate these works. If you are looking for books related to people of colour, indigenous people, queer people, transfolk and Dis/Abilities, please watch out for these stickers in each category.
A note about the Dis/Abilities section:
The only exception to this new system is the Dis/Abilities section. In mediating the tension between being too identity based in our categories and the commitment to improving accessibility at the GRCGED, we have decided to prioritize physical accessibility and have kept all books related to Dis/Abilities in one section. However, should books that primarily fit into other categories have some content related to Dis/Abilities, a sticker will be included. We are conscious that physical accessibility is something we are working towards for the library in general, should you have any questions about accessibility please email the GRCGED’s accessibility agent.
The GRCGED Resource Library is constantly evolving, if you have any suggestions about misplaced books or new categories, please let us know.
Our library can be that can be accessed during regular GRCGED hours and resources can be taken out according to our loan policy.
Write a Book Review
Let everyone know what you think of our resources...write a review of any of the GRCGED books, magazines, CDs and send it off to us. We will publish it on our webpage and, with your permission, in local media.
LOAN POLICY:
Anyone can access our resource library as long as you provide us with your address and phone number for our membership database, pay $0-$2.65 every 4 months as a membership (included in UofG student fees) and do not have any outstanding resources or fines.
Books, and ‘Zines
Up to 4 books can be taken out for a two-week, renewable period
Magazines and Journals
The current issue of any magazine cannot be signed out of the Centre. Back issues can be signed out two at a time for a two-week period.
CDs, Tapes, Videos, DVDs
2 at a time can be taken out with a $5 deposit per video or CD
Other material can be photocopied at the Centre.
Fines
The GRCGED has a limited resource library and so we depend on the prompt return of resources so that others may access them.
The following fines apply to overdue resources:
Books, Magazines, etc. --- $0.25 per day to a maximum of $5 per item
Videos and CDs ------------$1.00 per day to a maximum of $7 per item
We have a very limited budget and have difficultly replacing lost or damaged resources. All fines go towards replacing lost or damaged resources or towards buying new resources.
The GRCGED understands that a borrower may face circumstance beyond their control that prevent them from complying with our loan policy. We encourage you to talk to a staff or collective member if such events happen or in the event that you are unable to pay a fine or replacement cost so that we can resolve the matter and you are able to continue to use our resources.
