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Resources selected in conjunction with the University of Southampton community

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Building Diverse Library Collections

We are working hard to ensure that the University of Southampton Library collections reflect the diverse communities that exist at the University and beyond. In the reading lists linked to below, we've highlighted some resources that come from voices within some of those communities and that highlight issues faced by women, black people and people of colour, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community.

Reading and Resource Lists

words about class and social mobility

 

Working Class Voices

A selection of books and films exploring themes of class and identity, co-created with the University's Social Mobility and Widening Participation Network

 

 


Young woman writing a letter - Federico Zandomeneghi

 

Women's Voices

A selection of books, films and e-journal articles from women writers

 

 

 

 


LGBTQ rainbow flag book cover

 

LGBTQ+ Voices

A selection of books, films and e-journals from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer writers, co-created in conjunction with the University's Pulse Staff Network

 

 

 


Black and British David Olusoga book cover

 

Voices of Black People and People of Colour

A selection of books, films and e-journal articles from black writers, co-created in conjunction with the University's Inclusion Action group

 

 

 


Disability Visibility by Alice Wong - book cover

 

Disability Voices

A selection of books, films and e-journal articles from disabled writers, co-created in conjunction with the University's Disability Support team

 

 

 


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Neurodivergent Voices

A selection of books and journal articles by neurodivergent people and about neurodivergent experiences including autism, ADHD and dyslexia.

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We welcome suggestions and feedback that will help us continue to diversify the University of Southampton Library collections. 

Email us with your feedback or to suggest a title you would like to see added to any of our diversity and inclusion lists - libenqs@soton.ac.uk

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