[Michlib-l] Card Applications

[Steven K. Bowers]

Hi Katherine,

The Library Network shared system users group (about 50 public libraries) recently decided to remove gender from our patron records/forms. We hear input from several individuals, including an someone who is non-binary who expressed that there is no complete list that can be created. Most libraries had no need for collecting the data and it was pointed out that the only other demographic information that is collected on some of our library applications is birthdate (which may come up for discussion at a later date). Personal demographics are generally not collected and not needed for offering library services.

Hope that helps,

-Steve

Steven K. Bowers 
Executive Director 
The Library Network 
(248) 536-3100 x107 
sbowers at tln.lib.mi.us 
www.tln.org 
(he/him/his)

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Subject: [Michlib-l] Card Applications

Hello,
I was wondering  if any library had a library card application form that 
included other options for gender other than male or female that you 
could share? We recently had a patron who doesn't identify as either and 
since our applications are outdated I thought it may be best to get 
something new.

Thank you!


Katherine Francis
Utica Public Library
586-731-4141

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