News Is Out reports on the Queer Liberation Library, which it rightly calls "a new chapter in literary LGBTQ+ access and representation." Established last fall, the QLL is a free digital collection, which currently contains about 850 ebooks and audiobooks. Amber Dierking, one of its co-founders, notes: "We emphasize purchasing books from living authors and addressing demographic imbalances inherent in publishing. Our goal is broad representation, reflecting our community's diversity."
To borrow items from the QLL, one must first apply for free membership. Members can download the Libby app or request books and audio products on the website. (The website also invites visitors to suggest books for the collection.) Digital licenses cost money, of course, and members can help by donating to the library. "That's the most direct way to support us, allowing us to expand our collection and cover operational costs," says Kieran Hickey, the QLL's other co-founder. "Engaging with public libraries for faster access to materials also supports us indirectly by demonstrating demand for queer materials, aiding their acquisition efforts.
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