Lyrasis Partners with Lived Places Publishing to Elevate Underrepresented Voices

New collaboration aims to make diverse course reading materials more accessible to libraries and students.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:00am

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Lyrasis, a leading content and technology services provider for libraries, has announced a new partnership with Lived Places Publishing (LPP), an independent publisher focused on elevating the voices and experiences of marginalized communities. Through this collaboration, Lyrasis will offer discounted pricing and improved accessibility to LPP's collection of concise, classroom-ready course readings that cover topics like Disability Studies, Black Studies, Queer and LGBTQ+ Studies, and Carceral Studies.

Why it matters

This partnership aims to address the growing demand from students for more diverse representation in course materials. By making LPP's titles widely accessible to libraries, faculty, and students, the collaboration supports affordability, student success, and the advancement of a more inclusive and empathetic society.

The details

Under the new agreement, Lyrasis members will have access to LPP's flagship collection, Intersections: Identity & Place, which includes 150 cross-disciplinary course readings. Each title includes suggested learning objectives and discussion questions to help faculty easily incorporate them into their syllabi. In addition to the Intersections collection, LPP offers annual perpetual collections and subject-specific packages, all of which are available to Lyrasis members at discounted rates.

  • The partnership was announced on April 16, 2026.

The players

Lyrasis

A community-supported membership organization whose mission is to support enduring access to the world's shared academic, scientific, and cultural heritage through leadership in open technologies, content services, digital solutions, and collaboration with archives, libraries, museums, and knowledge communities worldwide.

Lived Places Publishing (LPP)

A young and evolving course reading publisher that champions underrepresented voices and identities, partnering with librarians, faculty, activists, artists, and others to advance a more knowledgeable, inclusive, and empathetic society.

Treasa Bane

Strategist, Content & Scholarly Communications Initiatives at Lyrasis.

David Parker

Co-founder and Publisher of Lived Places Publishing.

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What they’re saying

“LPP shares our mission, and we are very excited to offer their important, heartfelt titles to our library members.”

— Treasa Bane, Strategist, Content & Scholarly Communications Initiatives at Lyrasis

“According to a recent survey, 90% of students say diverse representation in course materials is a core requirement. We are very proud to align with Lyrasis to make our titles widely accessible to libraries, faculty and the students they serve.”

— David Parker, Co-founder and Publisher of Lived Places Publishing

What’s next

Lyrasis members can now access LPP's collections, including the flagship Intersections: Identity & Place, at discounted rates. The partnership aims to continue expanding the availability and affordability of diverse course reading materials for libraries, faculty, and students.

The takeaway

This collaboration between Lyrasis and Lived Places Publishing represents a significant step forward in making underrepresented voices and diverse perspectives more accessible in higher education. By leveraging Lyrasis's extensive library network, LPP's important titles can reach a wider audience and support the growing demand for inclusive course materials.