Libraries Aimed at Marginalized Groups in Michigan

Jim Toy Library

Title: Jim Toy Library; Spectrum Center and Jim Toy Library
Description: A library housed within the University of Michigan's Spectrum Center in the Union, the Jim Toy Library acquires the latest LGBT fiction and non-fiction and also offers DVDs, CDs, and board games in addition to its books. This library is added to our collection because it prioritized LGBT communities and their writing. The library is open to students, faculty, and visitors outside the institution. To check out books during open hours (Monday through Friday 9am - 6pm), however, one will need an M Card (University of Michigan ID). This library is named after LGBT activist and alumnus Jim Toy who established the now-called Spectrum Center in 1971.
Date: Established by Jim Toy as the Human Sexuality Office in 1971.
locator: Located in the Michigan Union on University of Michigan's campus at 530 S State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109