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Decolonizing the Library

Introduction

For books written BY types of people, first identify the subject heading used for that class of person, then add subject subdivision terms to narrow your search.

If you're interested in a specific disorder or medical condition it is best to search using the diagnostic term.

For autobiographies and memoirs, use the subject subdivision term Biography (LCSH), e.g. People with disabilities Biography). 

These heading might also be useful: People with disabilities, Writings of (LCSH)

For primary sources try these subject subdivision terms to find first hand accounts by historically marginalized voices:

More about primary sources: Primary Sources Topic Guide

Finding Videos

Films on Demand has over 40,000 videos including works about diverse people and about diverse cultures. For videos of diverse voices, search by topic, events, movements, author or activist name, such as: 

Also browse through Films on Demand subject collections.