GAY AND LESBIAN STUDIES RESOURCES

Guides to the literature | Encyclopedias/Dictionaries | Bibliographies | Biographies | Directories | Subject Headings | Article Databases | Periodicals | Media Resources | Primary Sources | Reviews | Internet Sources

GUIDES TO THE LITERATURE

Homosexuality: a research guide. W. Dynes. (HQ76.25 A12D961 1987 Main)

Lesbianism; an annotated bibliography and guide to the literature. D. Maggiore. (HQ75.6U5A12M34 1992 Doe Ref)

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ENCYCLOPEDIAS/DICTIONARIES

Completely queer; the gay and lesbian encyclopedia. S. Hogan. (HQ75 H63 1998 Doe Ref)

Encyclopedia of homosexuality. W. Dynes. 2 vols. (HQ76.25 E53 1989 Doe Ref)

Gay and lesbian almanac. (HQ76.3U5S75 1998 Doe Ref- Biographies)

Gay histories and culture; an encyclopedia. G. Haggerty. (HQ75.13 G37 2000 Doe Ref)

Historical dictionary of the gay liberation movement: gay men and the quest for social justice. R.Hunt. (HQ76.5H86 1999 Doe Ref)

Human sexuality; an encyclopedia. V. Bullough. (HQ9H846 1994 Doe Ref)

Lesbian histories and cultures; an encyclopedia. B. Zimmerman. (HQ75.5L4395 2000 Doe Ref, Moffitt Ref)

Reader's guide to lesbian and gay studies. T. Murphy. (HQ75.15 R42 2000 Doe Ref)

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BIBLIOGRAPHIES

The gay and lesbian literature. W.Dynes & B. Grier. 2 vols. (PN56 H57A12 G58 1994 Doe Ref - Biogs)

The gay and lesbian movement: references and resources. R. Ridinger. (HQ76.5R53 1996 Doe Ref)

The homosexual and society: an annotated bibliography. R. Ridinger. (HQ76.25A12 R5 1990 Doe Ref)

Lesbians in print: a bibliography of 1,500 books with synopses. M. Gillon. (HQ75.5A12G55 1995 Doe Ref)

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BIOGRAPHY

Contemporary gay american novelists; a bio-bibliographic critical sourcebook. E. Nelson. (PS374N63C66 1993 Doe Ref- Biographies)

Gay and lesbian biography. M. Tyrkus.  Includes bibliographical references and indexes. (HQ75.2G391 1996 Doe Ref- Biographies)

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DIRECTORIES

Directory of the International Association of Lesbian and Gay Archives and Libraries. (Z675.L48M55 1987 Main Stack)

Words to the wise: a writer's guide to feminist and lesbian periodicals and publishers. (Z286F45 C551 1993 Main Stack)

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SUBJECT HEADINGS

Most books can be found in the online catalogs under the broad Library of Congress subject headings:

bisexuals [or] bisexuality,

homosexuals [or] homosexuality,

gays, gay men,

lesbians [or] lesbianism,

transsexuals [or] transsexualism.

These terms can be used with subheadings such as biography, legal status/laws, political activity, psychology, etc. More specific headings include:

coming out (sexual orientation),

gay liberation movement, gay rights,

gay parents, gay [or] lesbian youth,

gender identity, homophobia,

etc. Names of organizations can also be searched as corporate author or subject: for ex., Mattachine Society, ACT UP, etc.

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Article Databases for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies

Listings of articles in journals, magazines, newspapers, etc. Many include abstracts (article summaries). Some include or link to the full text of articles.

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PERIODICALS

International directory of gay and lesbian periodicals. 1987 (HQ76.25M35 Main Stack)

San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serials: A guide to the microfilm collection. (HQ76.8U5A12W3 1991 Doe Ref, News/Micro); for a list of the titles included in the microfilm set, search under series: San Francisco Bay Area gay and lesbian serial collection. The microfilm reels for each title are located in News/Micro Room.

Guide to over 80 Bay Area gay and lesbian serial titles from the early 1950s. The originals are housed in the Gay and Lesbian Historical Society in SF.

Some of the gay and lesbian magazines and journals currently received in the Library are listed below. For complete holdings check GLADIS/PATHFINDER or MELVYL. Current issues are located in the Heyns Reading Room (Doe) with bound volumes in Main Stack.

Advocate*

Archives of sexual behavior (ED/P)

Differences: a journal of feminist cultural studies

Gay and lesbian review worldwide*

Genders*

GLQ; a journal of lesbian and gay studies

Hypatia*

International journal of sexuality and gender studies

Journal of the history of sexuality

Journal of homosexuality (ED/P)

Lesbian/gay law notes (LAW)

National Journal of Sexual Orientation Law

Off our backs*

Sex roles (ED/P)

Sexualities

Sinister wisdom

Transgender Tapestry HQ77T37

* Full text of articles available on GenderWatch (See the Article Databases for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies).

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MEDIA RESOURCES

See "Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Studies" videography for a list of videos available in the Media Resources Center, first floor of Moffitt.

Related References:

Broadcasting it : an encyclopedia of homosexuality in film, radio and TV in the UK, 1923-1993 / K. Howes. (PN1995.9.H55.H7 1993 MAIN)

Images in the dark; an encyclopedia of gay and lesbian films. (PN1995.9H55M87 1994 MAIN)

The ultimate guide to lesbian and gay film and video. (PN1995.9H55U49 1996 Doe Ref, Main)

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PRIMARY SOURCES

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)<.dt>

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.

Sexual Orientation and Social Conflict Collection, Bancroft Library. A recent collection of primary and secondary sources that covers various political, social and legal issues and events involving the intersection of gay/lesbian heterosexual communities. The primary focus is on California since the end of World War II. To find what materials are presently available check GLADIS under "f se sexual orientation and social conflict collection."

Oral histories of UC Berkeley gay alums are also housed in Bancroft and can be found in GLADIS under "f se gay bears oral history series." Presently there are eight oral histories available.

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Book and Film Review Databases

Use these to locate reviews of books, films, plays, theatrical productions, non-print media sources, etc. (Note: These resources do not generally list critical analyses.) See also library guide Find Book Reviews. [more info]

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INTERNET SOURCES

See Internet Sources under " Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies"

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