LGBTQ Resources

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[edit] 1 About This Guide

Library Resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies.

For More Campus Resources see LGBTQ@Bentley

Also see the Library Resouce Guide, Transgender Resources.

If you can not find the information you are looking for ask a Reference Librarian for assistance!

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Reference works can provide background information, subject overviews, facts, and statistics. They also help you identify concepts, issues, keywords, and synonyms or related terms to use in your research. Look for bibliographies to direct you to important works in an academic field. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, directories, and other reference works in the Bentley Library include:

  • Banned Books: Literature Suppressed on Sexual Grounds by Dawn B. Sove Ref PN56 .E7 S68 1998

Describes the content and histories of some 100 fiction and nonfiction works from many cultures and time periods censored on grounds of sexual content.

  • Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of Sexuality edited by R.T. Francoeur and R.J. Noonan Ref HQ21 .I68 2004

A completely updated volume covering nearly 60 countries and places.

  • Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History in America edited by Marc Stein Ref HQ76.3 E53 2004

Compilation of more than 500 topical and biographical entries on the major events, personalities, places, and themes in a queer reading of more than 400 years of U.S. history.

  • Gay & Lesbian Atlas by Gary J. Gates and Jason Ost Ref HQ76.3 U5 G355 2004

Based on information collected in the 2000 U.S. Census, this reference presents a detailed geographic account of America's gay and lesbian households. Each of the 50 states is covered in a two-page spread featuring colorful maps and charts showing the distribution of same-sex couples highlighting their demographic characteristics, including age, race, and the proportion raising children. Twenty-five cities are also profiled.

  • Gay & Lesbian Literature edited by Sharon Malinowski Ref PN56 .H57 G36 1994

Resource for information on major LGBTQ themed novels, plays, poems, screenplays, and stories, as well as on key nonfiction works. International in scope. Includes writings with sexual identity and transgender themes. Focuses on works with sexual identity themes rather than on the sexual identity of the featured authors.

  • Gay Histories and Cultures edited by George E. Haggerty Ref HQ75.13 .G37 2000

Signed articles ranging from half a page to about six pages with a bibliography and cross references. "Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.

  • Gay Rights by Rachel Kranz and Tim Cusick Ref HQ76.8 .U5 K73 2005

A concise treatment of the major issues in the gay rights movement. Includes an overview of the movement and its history; legal issues; cultural issues in the areas of education, the arts, popular culture, religion, and public opinion; brief biographies of key figures; a glossary of terms; and a variety of resources for further research, including an annotated bibliography of recent articles and major books, and lists of organizations, both pro and con.

  • Handbook of Lesbian & Gay Studies edited by D. Richardson and S. Seidman Ref 75.15 .H36 2002

The past 30 years have witnessed remarkable growth in academic lesbian and gay studies. This handbook, edited by two leading theorists of sexuality, presents 26 review essays that chart the expanding body of research and theory in this field. Organized into four sections -- "History and Theory", "Identity and Community", "Institutions", and "Politics".

  • Lavender Road to Success: Career Guide for the Gay Community by K. Snyder Careers Ref HD6285 .S693

Based on a groundbreaking two year study of more than 300 gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender alumni from the University of Southern California (USC). This is the first career guide written specifically for the gay community.

  • Is It a Choice? Answers to 300 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Gay and Lesbian People by Eric Marcus Ref HQ76.3 U5 M35 2005

This newly revised edition provides insightful, no-nonsense answers to hundreds of the most commonly asked questions about homsexuality. Offering frank insight about same-gender relationships, coming-out, family roles, politics, and much more, including: How do you know if you're gay or lesbian? What should you do if your child is gay or lesbian? Do gay parents raise gay children? If you think a friend is gay or lesbian, what should you say? Why do gay men and women want to get married? What does the Bible say abouat homosexuality?

  • A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples by H. Curry, D. Clifford, and F. Hertz Ref KF539 .L44 2005

Most legal guidebooks including those written for lawyers ignore lesbian and gay couples. For almost 20 years, this has been the outstanding exception, and it remains the standard for lesbians and gay men who want solid, basic answers. -- Matt Coles, Director, Lesbian and Gay Rights Project, ACLU.

  • Lesbian Histories and Cultures edited by Bonnie Zimmerman Ref HQ75.5 .L43395 2000

Signed articles ranging from half a page to about six pages with a bibliography and cross references. "Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.

  • Prime Time Closet by Stephen Tropiano REf PN1992.8 .H64 T76

Offers an entertaining and in-depth glimpse into homosexuality on television from the 1950s through 2002. Divided into four sections, each devoted to a major television genre exploring how gays and lesbians have been depicted over 300 television episodes and made-for-TV films.

  • Queer Encyclopedia of the Visual Arts edited by Claude J. Summers Ref N72 .H64 Q44 2004

This reference work looks at the history of elite and popular art with a queer eye. Almost 200 short essays explore representations of same sex desire across time, from homoeroticism in Classical sculpture to postmodern lesbian photography; and space, from cross-dressing in African art to AIDS activism in contemporary U.S. art.

  • Reader's Guide to Lesbian and Gay Studies edited by Timothy F. Murphy Ref HQ75.15 .R43 2000

A guide to existing academic literature on issues, persons, periods, and topics important in LGBTQ studies.

  • Spanish Writiers on Gay and Lesbian Themes: A Bio-Critical Sourcebook Ref PQ6046 .S49 S66 1999

This reference includes entries for more than 50 Spanish writers whose works treat gay and lesbian themes, and the importance of the author's writing within the context of Spanish and international gay culture.

  • St. James Press Gay & Lesbian Almanac edited by Neil Schlager Ref HQ76.3.U5 S75 1998

The book's 23 sections include a chronology, an annotated list of organizations, significant historical documents important to the gay and lesbian movement, and in-depth discussions of gay and lesbian involvement in such fields as politics, film, music, science, sports, travel, leisure, and visual and performing arts. Each section includes biographical profiles of prominent people in each field and extensive bibliographies of books, articles, and Web sites.

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Search the Library Catalog. to find books available in the Bentley Library.

Keyword Searching:

  • Use names of specific people, authors, geographies, issues, events, etc. Important keywords include: lesbians, gays, homosexual, transgender, bisexual, coming out, gay liberation, Stonewall, homophobia, gay parents, same sex marriage, gender identity

Subject Searching:

  • Run an alphabetical subject search by entering a keyword, such as `gay` in the Search box, and select `Subject` in the dropdown box.
  • When you locate a book on your subject look for the subject heading links in the detailed catalog record to find other relevant titles.

Finding Fiction and Literature:

  • Try the keyword searches: `gays and fiction` and `lesbian and fiction`
  • Try the subject searches`lesbians in literature` and `gays in literature`


Browse the Book Stacks by call number LGBTQ studies is an interdisciplinary field so related books will be found in different call number ranges. Some important areas are:

  • Careers Collection HD6285 Labor and Employment LGBTQ issues
  • HQ71-75.26 General Works on LQBTQ Studies
  • HQ74-74.2 Bisexuality
  • HQ75-76.8 Homosexuality HQ75.3- 75.6 (Lesbians) HQ75.7-76.2 (Gay men)
  • HQ76.5 Gay Rights Movement
  • HQ77.7 -77.9 Transsexualism
  • HQ1034 Same Sex Marriage
  • KF539 Legal Aspects of Same Sex Marriage in the U.S.
  • KF4754.5 LGBTQ Law and Legislation United States
  • PN56 .H57 LGBTQ Literature
  • PN1992 Homosexuality on Television
  • PN1995.9 H55 Gays in Motion Pictures
  • PN1995.9 L Lesbians in Motion Pictures
  • PN1995.9 S47 Sex Role in Motion Pictures
  • PN1995.9 T69 Transexuals in Motion Pictures
  • RC558-560 Homosexuality Psychology

[edit] 3.1 LGBTQ Resources @ the Bentley Library

LGBTQ Resources @ the Bentley Library is a special collection of reference and circulating books providing resources on LGBTQ issues to the community especially as they relate to higher education. It is located in the Library - Main Level - Cafe Wall Stacks.

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Articles in scholarly journals, newspapers, and popular magazines on LGBTQ studies and issues can be found in many of the Library's Online Databases. You can access all of these databases from the Databases A-Z link on the Library homepageIf a link below opens to a list of databases scroll to the database you want. For articles about LGBTQ issues try these databases:

[edit] 5 LGBTQ Newspapers

The Library has print subscriptions to the following LGBTQ publications:

The Advocate
Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide


[edit] 6 LGBTQ Book Awards

Lambda Literary Award

The Lambda Literary Foundation is a leading organization for LGBT literature. Its stated mission is to celebrate LGBT literature and provide resources for writers, readers, booksellers, publishers, and librarians. Award categories include: Anthology, Biography, Mystery, Humor, Poetry, LGBT Studies, SciFi/Fantasy/Horror, Spirituality, Transgender/Gender Queer. Check the website for a listing of winning and nominated titles.

Stonewall Book Awards

Initiated in 1971 and sponsored by the American Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered Round Table, the Stonewall Awards are the first honoring works in LQBTQ publishing. Annual awards are given for literature and nonfiction. Check the website for a listing of winning and nominated titles.

Check the Library Catalog for titles available in the Bentley Library.

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In the Library Catalog try the keyword searches `transgender and employment`, `gay and employment`,`lesbian and employment`. Many of the titles will be in the Careers Collection on the Second Floor of the Library. The general call number is HD6285.

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  • DiversityInc Database

Top 10 Companies for GLBT Employees

Career Center

This is an online internet resource purchased by the Bentley Library. Registration is Required. If these links do not work see the access information for DiversityInc in Database Section above.

The State of the Workplace Annual for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans. Rates major U.S. corporations on their records toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender employees,consumers, and investors. Covers equal employment practices, policies and benefits.


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Catherine Cronin, Library Services, ext. 2233
Karen Delorey, Reference, ext. 2305
Sheila Ekman, Reference, ext. 2303
Colleen Mullally, Reference, ext. 2806

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Check the Library Catalog video search for titles available in the Bentley Library. From the Library home page click on the Search for Books/DVDs icon. New titles are added to the collection regularly.

Selected videos on LGBTQ themes, issues, stories

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For more campus resources see: LGBTQ@Bentley Also see the Library Resouce Guide, Transgender Resources.

If you can not find the information you are looking for ask a Reference Librarian for assistance!

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