Research Tools for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies (in print)

Use these research tools to find information related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies from sources such as scholarly articles, books and encyclopedias.

Encyclopedias/dictionaries | Biographical Sources | Microfilm collections | Subject Headings

Encyclopedias/dictionaries

• Dictionary of homophobia : a global history of gay & lesbian experience (Doe reference: HQ76.4 .D5313 2008)
• Encyclopedia of Gay and Lesbian Popular Culture (Doe reference: HQ75.13 .P76 2008)
• Gay histories and cultures : an encyclopedia (Doe reference: HQ75.13 .G37 2000)
• Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender events, 1848-2006 (Doe reference: HQ73 .G74 2007 v. 1-2)
• Homosexuality and religion : an encyclopedia (Doe reference: BL65.H64 H63 2007)
• LGBT: encyclopedia of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history in America (Doe reference: HQ76.3.U5 L495 2004 v.1-3)
• LGBTQ America today : an encyclopedia (Doe reference: HQ73.3.U6 L43 2009 v. 1-3)

Biographies

• Who's who in lesbian and gay writing (Doe reference biographies: HQ75.13 .G75 2002)
• Who's who in gay and lesbian history (Doe reference biographies: HQ75.2 .W46 2001 v. 1-2)

Microfilm collections

• Gay and lesbian community, support, and spirit: selected periodicals and newsletters from the Gay, Lesbian, .... [2005]. (Microfilm 78828 NM)
• Gay and lesbian politics and social activism: selected periodicals and newsletters from the Gay, Lesbian, .... [2004]. 106 reels. (Microfilm 78827 NM)
• Gay rights activism in Britain from 1958: the Hall-Carpenter Archives: from the London School of Economics. [2001]. 66 reels. (Microfilm 78829 NM)
• Gay rights movement: Gay Activist Alliance: from the International Gay Information Center, NYPL. [1970-1983] . 21 reels. (Microfilm 77985 NM) Accompanied by reel guide
• Gay rights movement: Mattachine Society of New York [1951-1976]. 24 reels. (Microfilm 77974 NM) Accompanied by reel guide
• See also "Periodicals" for San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serials microfilm collection.

Subject Headings

Most books can be found in the online catalog via a keyword search or subject under broad Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

• bisexual men, bisexual women, bisexuality, bisexuals
• gay and lesbian studies
• gay men
• gays in the military, united states - armed forces - gays
• gay rights
• gender identity
• homophobia
• homosexuals, homosexuality
• lesbians, lesbianism
• queer theory, homosexuality - philosophy
• same-sex marriage
• transgender people, transgenderism
• transexualism

Additionaly, use these subheadings: biography, [geographic location], history, identity, legal status/laws, political activity, psychology, religious aspects. For example: Homosexuality - Middle East or Gay Men - Identity

Names of organizations (e.g. ACT UP, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, etc.) can also be searched as author or subject.

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