New resource: 2026 Pride Pack from Queer Rights Network #pride2026 padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...

GIRES supports the following research project on behalf of Birkbeck University An oral history research project exploring transgender and non-binary experiences of Section 28. When they were neither widely visible nor well understood. Refer to the flyer for more information and to participate.

Trans+ History Week 2026 is here! 🏳️‍⚧️ To the hate and headlines, our history answers loud and clear... We’ve always been here. Always will be.

Padlet highlight: The Queer Heritage & Collections Network, a UK-wide Subject Specialist Network that provides training, networking & peer support to people working with LGBTQ+ collections and histories. Sign up to their mailing list to become a member! padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...

New on the padlet: IDAHOBIT 2026: "At the heart of democracy" Observed every year on 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is a global moment of solidarity and collective action for LGBTQIA+ communities. padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...

New on the padlet: #ReadWithPride 2026 sign-ups now open! #ReadWithPride is a social media photo relay (running on Instagram this year) designed to celebrate and promote great young adult LGBTQIA+ literature during Pride Month. padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...

As well as announcing new additions, I’ll also highlight existing resources, such as this guidance from The National Archives on searching for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identities histories: padlet.com/brynolf/lgbt...

New resource added to padlet: Trans-Inclusive Culture: Resources - https://padlet.com/brynolf/lgbtqia-resources-for-library-workers-orjgaak4n6sn/wish/9kmlZVpV5NGeapgV

This account (admin is @brynolf.bsky.social) will be updated when new posts are added to the padlet padlet.com/brynolf/LGBT.... Selected resources will also be highlighted here, every now and then. Suggestions for new resources are gratefully accepted here or via the padlet. 📚🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈