Research Guides: LGBTQ Research: Overview

Background Information

Key Dates for Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Equality
Key dates in the development of lesbian, gay, bi and trans history in terms of social, political and legislative change, representation and visibility.
LGBT History Month
Celebrates the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender icons throughout the month of October, posting information on a new icon every day of the month.
People with a History: An Online Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Trans* History
Presents the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through hundreds of original texts, discussions, and [soon] images, and addresses LGBT history in all periods and throughout the world.

Databases & Online Resources

GLBTQ Archive: An Encyclopedia of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer Culture
Find articles, encyclopedia entries, essays and more, covering gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer culture.

LGBT Magazine Archive This link opens in a new window
Archival runs of 26 of the most influential, longest-running serial publications covering LGBT interests.
LGBT Thought and Culture This link opens in a new window
An online resource hosting books, periodicals, and archival materials documenting LGBT political, social and cultural movements throughout the twentieth century and into the present day.
Sex and Sexuality This link opens in a new window
Papers and research from the Kinsey Institute, as well as personal histories for LGBTQIA+ people from the 1800s onward.

Digital Transgender Archive
Increases the accessibility of transgender history by providing an online hub for digitized historical materials, born-digital materials, and information on archival holdings throughout the world.
Library Resources for Transgender Topics
Useful research guide from the University of Minnesota for transgender research; includes resources, search terms and search strategies, and funding sources.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Archive
Hosted by UNT, this repository documents the history and culture of the LGBT communities in the South and Southwest through a variety of primary source materials, including letters, photographs, diaries, objects, and more.
GLBT Historical Society Online Resources
Includes the Bay Area Reporter and other primary sources, including photographs and papers, important to 20th century American LGBT history.
Gulf Coast Archive and Museum (GCAM) Digital Archive
This digital collection preserves and presents more than 30 years of Houston LGBTQ history.
Radclyffe Hall and Una Vincenzo, Lady Troubridge Collection
Contains approximately 61,600 images representing the entirety of the papers of of British author Radclyffe Hall (1880-1943) and partner, artist and translator Una Vincenzo, Lady Troubridge (1887-1963). Includes four online LGBTQIA+ teaching guides.

Journals

GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian & Gay Studies
Interdisciplinary and international in scope, GLQ publishes scholarship, criticism, and commentary in areas as diverse as law, science studies, religion, political science, and literary studies.
Journal of Homosexuality
Devoted to scholarly research on homosexuality, including sexual practices and gender roles and their cultural, historical, interpersonal, and modern social contexts.
Sexualities, Evolution & Gender
Examines the psychology of gender-specific behaviors, including gender roles, gender differences and gender relations.
Journal of the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association
The first peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal devoted entirely to the healthcare needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations.
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Articles from this journal must be borrowed from other libraries. Use Interlibrary Loan to request.
Psychology of Sexual Orientation & Gender Diversity
Dedicated to the dissemination of information in the field of sexual orientation and gender diversity; published by the American Psychological Association.
Journal of GLBT Family Studies
Addresses the unique experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in the context of the family.
Lambda Literary Review
Reviews all gay and lesbian books published nationally.

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SMU Campus Resources

Women & LGBT Center
Empowers students to increase awareness and understanding of gender equity issues, and giving voice for women and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community.

Keywords in Library Search

LGBTQ resources can be found in multiple disciplines, including collections on literature, communications and mass media, American history, religion, education and social services.

Search for a specific topic within LGBTQ studies to start. For example, "transgender youth", "same sex marriage", or "Stonewall uprising".
Terms have changed over time, and different disciplines use different terms. Searching under "homosexuality" may produce results that are historical or clinical. Searching under "queer" may produce largely cultural or literature studies.
Other keywords that could be used are "gay", "GLBT", "LGBT", "transgender" and "transgendered", "sexual orientation", and "gender identity".