In Our Space

	Safe Space Out On The Shelf prohibits discrimination and harassment and protects the right to be free of hate activity based on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), colour, dis/ability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, appearance, mode of dress, HIV status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), level of literacy, marital status, place of origin, membership in a union or staff association, political affiliation, race, receipt of public assistance, record of offenses except where it relates to a bona fide qualification because of the nature of the placement, sex, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristics by or within the organization.
	Books Now with over 2000 books of special interest to the LGBTTTSIQQ communities, Out On The Shelf has one of the largest Queer collections of books in the area! Our books are catalogued according to the Library of Congress and the Lavender Library systems. We have fiction and non-fiction books, children's books and resource guides.
	Magazines We have a variety of LGBTTTSIQQ magazines in the space. Many, such as Xtra and Fab are free for the taking. Others you can enjoy in our space. We currently have issues of Bust, Diva, Girlfriends,On Our Backs, Bitch, The Fence, Trade, Lesbian Connections, Advocate, Fab, Instict, Out, XY, Curve, The Gay and Lesbian Review, Herizons, Poz, Positive.
	Movies Our collection of LGBTTTSIQQ movies is growing. We are building our collection of DVDs and VHS movies that you are welcome to borrow.
	Pamphlets and Resources Out on the Shelf is a resource centre as well as a library. We have a large collection of information and pamphlets about local resources and events for the LGBTTTSIQQ communities in the area. We host the Guelph Queer Resource Guide which is available online and in our space. Our events calendar will help you find out what is happening in the community. Whatever you are looking for, find it at Out On The Shelf.
	Visit and Relax Come in, hang out, read, relax, have a coffee, and share in a safe space.