Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resources
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resources
This website is designed to assist MSU students, faculty and staff in identifying research materials located in the MSU Libraries and on the World Wide Web.
It is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a starting point for further
research. The resources listed below are but a small sampling of materials available in the MSU Libraries and on the Internet. Always consult a Librarian if you have questions or need assistance.
The Library Catalog and Library of Congress Subject Headings
The Michigan State University Libraries Catalog is the main access tool for the Libraries. It contains bibliographic information on the majority of the Libraries' holdings.
The Library Catalog is available through MAGIC, the Michigan State University Libraries Online System.
- MSU Libraries Catalog via WWW
- MSU Libraries Online System (MAGIC) via telnet
Books and journals are assigned subject headings in the Library Catalog using a very specific vocabulary -- Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). Although there are a multitude of subject headings beginning with 'lesbian', 'gay', 'bisexual', there is no LC subject heading for 'transgender'. Rather, despite the impreciseness or inaccuracy of the terminology, relevant materials may be found under 'gender identity,' 'transexuals' and/or 'transvestites'. If you have difficulty finding materials, please consult a reference librarian.
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Print Resouces in the MSU Libraries
A far more extensive listing of print resources may be obtained by searching MAGIC.
SELECTED RESOURCES IN REFERENCE AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Between the lines. Special Collections American Radicalism Oversize HQ75 .B4
Bi any other name: bisexual people speak out. Boston: Alyson Publications, 1991. Main and Special Collections HQ74 .B5 1991
Bisexuality: a reader and sourcebook. Ojai, CA: Times Change Press, 1990. Main and Special Collections HQ74 .B58 1990
Cassell's queer companion: a dictionary of lesbian and gay life and culture. William Stewart. NY: Cassell, 1995. Reference HQ76.25 .S74 1995
Encyclopedia of homosexuality. NY: Garland, 1990. Reference HQ76.25 .E53 1990
Gay and lesbian rights: a reference handbook. David E. Newton. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 1994. Reference HQ76.3 .U5 N48 1994
Gay Community News Special Collections American Radicalism Oversize HQ75 .G25
Homosexual and society: an annotated bibliography. Robert B.Marks Ridinger. NY: Greenwood Press, 1990. Reference HQ76.25 .R5 1990
Homosexuality: a research guide. Wayne R. Dynes. NY: Garland, 1987. Reference HQ76.25 .S4 D95 1987
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Materials (in Special Collections)
Lesbian sources: a bibliography of periodical articles, 1970-1990. Linda Garber. NY: Garland, 1993. Reference HQ75.5 .G36 1993
Lesbianism: an annotated bibliography and guide to the literature, 1976-1991. Dolores J. Maggiore. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1992. Reference HQ75.6 .U5 M34 1992
Rights of lesbians and gay men: the basic ACLU guide to a gay person's rights. Nan D. Hunter. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1992. Reference HQ76 .R55 1992
Transgender warriors: making history from Joan of Arc to RuPaul. Leslie Feinberg. Beacon Press, 1996. Special Collections HQ77.9 .F45 1996
True selves: understanding transsexualism - for families, friends, coworkers, and helping professionals. Mildred L. Brown and Chloe Ann Rounsley. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1996. Main and Special Collections HQ77.9 .B76 1996.
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Electronic Resources in the MSU Libraries
In addition to the Libraries' Online catalog, there are a large number of electronic databases to which the MSU Library system subscribes. Following is a very short list of useful databases. For accessibility, printing, downloading, and instruction consult with a Librarian.
A far more extensive listing of electronic resources may be obtained by searching the
MSU Library Electronic Resources.
Alternative Press Index
Indexes approximately 250 alternative, radical and left-leaning publications.
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America, History and Life
Provides access to articles, book reviews, and dissertations in American and Canadian history.
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Ethnic NewsWatch
A large collection of full-text minority journal and newspaper articles from the perspective of American ethnic groups. (Available on CD-ROM.)
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Gay and Lesbian Abstracts
Indexes nearly 600 popular, alternative and scholarly print, press, electronic, and Internet publications of interest to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community.
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Government Printing Office Monthly Catalog
The United States Government is the largest producer of information in the world. This CD-ROM provides access to much of that information. Also check US Government Websites.
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Newspaper Abstracts
Provides indexing to 25 American newspapers many of which are owned by the MSU Libraries.
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Sociological Abstracts
An index to over 2500 journals in sociology, anthropology, behaviorial sciences and more.
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Social Work Abstracts
Contains information in social work and human services. Provides coverage of more than 450 journals in all areas of the profession, including theory and practice, areas of service, social issues, and social problems.
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Women's Resources International
Provides access to several key women's studies databases including Women's Studies Abstracts (1984-) and Women's Studies Database (1972-).
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Internet Resources
The number of Websites on the World Wide Web is astronomical. The following sites are but a very small sampling. An attempt has been made to identify quality resources. Additional Webpages may be found by using your favorite Web search engine.
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER RESOURCES
- ACLU Lesbian and Gay Rights Project coordinates the ACLU's lesbian and gay rights work.
- Bisexual Resource Center's mission is to "research and educate the general public and other interested organizations about bisexuality; provide a public forum through technical assistance, seminars, conferences, informational programs and publications for the discussion of bisexuality; provide a support network for individual members of the general public and interested organizations to discuss and obtain information about bisexuality."
- BlackStripe: Resources for SGL/LGBT People of African Descent
- Deaf Queer Resource Center is "'the place' to find the most comprehensive and accurate information about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered community."
- Gay and Lesbian Politics: WWW and Internet Resources is "a selective, annotated, master guide for students, scholars, journalists,
activists, and citizens. Maintained by Steve Sanders, Indiana University."
- Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) focuses promoting fair, accurate and inclusive media representation of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people.
- Gay and Lesbian Parents Coalition International is a "resource for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parents, their partners and children, and supporters of our families."
- Human Rights Campaign "lobbies the federal government on gay, lesbian and AIDS issues; educates the public; participates in election campaigns; organizes volunteers; and provides expertise and training at the state and local level."
- International Foundation for Gender Education "serves as a focal point for the worldwide transgender community".
- Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Libraries and Archives (listing from Yahoo) includes transgender resources, although not specifically mentioned in the page name.
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force "serves as the national resource center for grassroots lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations that are facing a variety of battles at the state and local level -- such as combating anti-gay violence,battling Radical Right anti-gay legislative and ballot measures, advocating an end to job discrimination, working to repeal sodomy laws, demanding an effective governmental response to HIV and reform of the health care system and much more."
- OutLoud! An Encyclopedia of Gay and Lesbian Recordings "contains extracts from the OutLoud Encyclopedia,along with articles, examples, resources, up-to-date links and the latest news from today's gay and lesbian musicians!"
- Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) "represents more than 69,000 families - and speaks for countless others - concerned about society's attitudes toward their gay, lesbian and bisexual loved ones."
- People With A History "includes hundred of original texts, discussions, and [soon] images, and addresses LGBT history in all periods, and in all regions of the world."
- Queer Resources Directory "contains 20890 files about everything queer".
- QueerAmerica: The National Database of Lesbigay Resources "is a database published by !OutProud!, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. With over 4,000 entries, it's the largest collection of lesbigay resources in the nation, and includes information on community centers, support organizations, PFLAG chapters, lesbigay youth groups, and more."
- Transgender Forum provides a collection of resources for the transgender community.
- University LGBT Programs: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies in the USA and Canada
Electronic Journals
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