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LGBTQIA+ Guide

This guide provides direction to resources related to LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Ally, Plus) issues and interests

CSM Library Resources

Welcome to the library research guide for LGBTQ+ Resources!

In this guide, you will find suggested resources for:

  • Researching LGBTQ+ topics and related issues
  • Suggested databases, journals, eBooks, websites, and other sources
  • Related guides from CSM Libraries
  • Background information and suggested readings
  • Support (at CSM, locally/regionally, and advocacy groups)

NOTE: Every page of this library guide includes a quick EXIT button. This bright yellow button will quickly take you to CSM's main website

Spotlight on CSM Library Resources for LGBTQ+ Research

Living Out Loud : An Introduction to LGBTQ History, Society, and Culture

This book offers students an evidence-based foundation in the interdisciplinary field of LGBTQ Studies. Chapters on history, diversity, dating/relationships, education, sexual health, and globalization reflect current research and thinking in the social sciences, humanities, and sciences.

Independent Voices (Reveal Digital, via JSTOR)

Independent Voices is an open access digital collection of alternative press newspapers, magazines and journals, drawn from the special collections of participating libraries. These periodicals were produced by feminists, dissident GIs, campus radicals, Native Americans, anti-war activists, Black Power advocates, Hispanics, LGBT activists, the extreme right-wing press and alternative literary magazines during the latter half of the 20th century.

How to They/Them : A Visual Guide to Nonbinary Pronouns and the World of Gender Fluidity

Ever wonder what "nonbinary" or "gender nonconforming" really means? Why would someone choose to identify that way? And how the heck do you use "they/them" pronouns for a singular person - isn't it supposed to be plural? This charming and disarming guide promises to unpack all these questions and more, with a fun, visual infographic approach

Opposing Viewpoints In Context (Gale)

Information about current social issues from topic overviews, news, opinions, pro/con essays, and other sources.

All Boys Aren't Blue : A Memoir-Manifesto

In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys.

SIRS Issues Researcher (ProQuest)

Editorially curated pro/con database featuring overviews, essential questions, viewpoints, primary sources, and secondary sources about social issues.

Pride : The Story of the LGBTQ Equality Movement

Documents the milestones in the fight for LGBTQ equality, from the victories of early activists to the passing of legislation barring discrimination, and the gradual acceptance of the LGBTQ community in politics, sports, culture, and the media. Rare images and documents cover the seminal moments, events, and breakthroughs of the movement, while personal testimonies share the voices of key figures on a broad range of topics.

Project MUSE

Project MUSE offers complete, full-text versions of scholarly journals and books from many of the world's leading university presses and scholarly societies. MUSE provides access to a growing list of scholarly open access content.

The Savvy Ally : A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate

"The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is an enjoyable, humorous, encouraging, easy to understand guidebook for being an ally

CREDO Reference

Search over 600 full text reference books for your topic. It also has article links to library databases (such as ProQuest and EBSCO).

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