One of the primary and important additions to Sappho since its inception has been its resource centre. It houses some of the best films and books on LGBT issues from India and across the world. It also archives News paper clippings, articles and journals related to Queer issues.
One of the duties i was given as an intern for some weeks had been to archive and make a proper registry of the library holdings. It was quite interesting since i love reading books and articles, and every time a name struck interesting to me i got the book and article out and keeping my work aside read them.
The library is free and open to anyone who is working on these issues or are just interested. It does not have lending facilities but you may read it there or get relevant portions photocopied. Not too many people know about this and i thought i should share this.
For more details check out: www.sapphokolkata.org/chetana/
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