Addressing Addressing the Information Needs of the Information Needs of Female-to-Male Female-to-Male Transsexuals Transsexuals John Otto John Otto MLIS candidate MLIS candidate University of University of Washington Washington
Dec 23, 2015
Addressing Addressing the Information Needs of the Information Needs of
Female-to-Male Female-to-Male TranssexualsTranssexuals
Addressing Addressing the Information Needs of the Information Needs of
Female-to-Male Female-to-Male TranssexualsTranssexuals
John OttoJohn OttoMLIS candidateMLIS candidate
University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington
John OttoJohn OttoMLIS candidateMLIS candidate
University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington
Who are FTM transsexuals?
born into a female bodydesires or has already changed to a male
bodydesires a male gender rolean internal sense of male
Who are FTM transsexuals?
transgenderism versus transsexualism
1) umbrella term2) original meaning
Who are FTM transsexuals?
language – not standardizedFTMF2Mtransmanman
male pronouns
Who are FTM transsexuals?
any stage of transitionsteps completely individual
FTM sexual orientation
gaystraightbisexual
pre- and post-transition statusLGBT community?
Outness
different issue for transpeople…
LGB – declaration of who you are
trans – can undermine transition
LGBT means….
In practice…
LG?
LGBT?
Primary info needs of FTMs
Medical
Legal & political
Emotional/support issues
Respect/confidentiality
Primary info needs of FTMs Medical
hormonessurgerylocating care providers
Standards of CareHarry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Assoc.www.hbigda.org
Primary info needs of FTMs Legal
name change – court order
document changesdriver’s license, Social Security, passports,
etc.
discriminationworkplace, bathroom issues, marriage
Primary info needs of FTMs
Emotional Support
finding support groups
relationship issuesinfo sharing – docs,
therapists“passing” tips
Primary info needs of FTMs
RespectConfidentiality
Locating resources _______________
Googlesearch terms: FTM health
FTM legalFTM supportFTM personal
Yahoo groups – groups.yahoo.comsearch term: “FTM”
Locating resources _______________
information literacynetiquette
Locating resources _______________
Obstacles
• shortage of materials• MTF focus in general trans resources
see GLBTRT trans bibliography• LC subject headings
• problems using “transgender” search term LGBT
www.jotto.info FTM Resources – pathfinder
booklist
“Information Instruction for Female-to-Male Transsexuals” (paper)