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Selected Reference Books

Great for statistics, definitions, general overview of topic...

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  • Completely Queer: the Gay and Lesbian Encyclopedia
    		•  Ref HQ75 .H63 1998
  • Encyclopedia of Gender and Society
    		•  Ref HQ 1115 E54 2009 (v.1-2)
  • Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History in America
    		•  Ref HQ76.3.U5 E53 2004 v.1-3 (v.1-6)
  • The Gay and Lesbian Literary Heritage
    		•  Ref PN56.H57 G365 2002
  • Gay Histories and Cultures: An Encyclopedia
    		•  Ref HQ75.13 .G37 2000
  • Gay Rights
    		•  Ref HQ76.8.U5 K73 2005
  • Historical Dictionary of Lesbian Literature
    		•  Ref PN491.3 M55 2006
  • Lesbian Histories and Cultures: An Encyclopedia
    		•  Ref HQ75.5 .L4395 2000
  • The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People
    		•  Ref KF4754.5.Z9 H86 2004b
  • Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History
    		•  Ref HQ75.2 .W46 2001 v.1-2

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    Suggested Subject Headings and Location of Books in Our Library

    Search the Library Catalog by keyword, subject, title, or author. Edens Library offers books and other materials on a variety of GLBTQ subjects, including:
    Bisexuals
    Gay And Lesbian Studies
    Gay Culture
    Gay Rights
    Gay Parents
    Gays - Family Relationships
    		 Gays in literature
    Gender Identity
    Homosexuality
    Lesbianism
    Lesbianism in Literature
    Sexual Minorities
    Transsexuals

    ...Or, you can browse the following sections in the library's General Collection and Reference areas:

    HQ75 -- HQ76


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    Periodicals (Journals, Magazines, Newspapers)

    The Advocate, which is carried by Edens Library, is an excellent resource for exploring current topics in matters GLBTQ. Please also check the databases listed below, as many resources are now available electronically.

    Databases for Research

    *For additional databases, see the Databases for Research page.
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    Academic Search Premier The world's largest academic multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier contains indexing for over 8,000 publications, with full text for more than 4,450 of those titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles.
    Expanded Academic ASAPDISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library For college-level and adult researchers and advanced high school students
    (1980 - present)

    * Comprehensive periodical database covering all academic disciplines
    * Millions of full-text articles from 2000+ scholarly, refereed and professional journals and selected general interest magazines
    * Indexing of additional professional and general periodicals

    Academic OneFileDISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library

    Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of all academic disciplines, Academic OneFile is authoritative and comprehensive. Millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, including full-text coverage of the New York Times since 1995. Updated daily.
    Project Muse
    "Provides online, worldwide institutional subscription access to the full text of over 200 scholarly journals in the arts and humanities, social sciences, and mathematics."
    DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual LibraryGeneral Reference Center (Magazine Index)

    For high school students through adults
    (1980 - present)

    * Magazine, newspaper and reference articles on a variety of topics of general interest
    * Millions of full-text articles from over 900 general magazine titles
    * Reference information from encyclopedias, dictionaries and almanacs
    * Coverage of school subjects, current events and consumer interest topics

    Biography Resource Center + The Complete Marquis Who's WhoDISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library This database integrates award-winning biographies from respected Gale sources with related full-text articles from hundreds of magazines and newspapers, as well as tens of thousands of images and links to vetted websites. Search for people---both current and historic from all eras and fields of endeavor---based on name, occupation, nationality, ethnicity, birth/death dates and places, or gender, as well as keyword and full text. Or, combine search criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search.
    DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual LibraryDictionary of Literary Biography Provides nearly 10,000 biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres.
    Collegiate DiscusPsychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
    "This database provides nearly 575 full text publications, including nearly 550 peer-reviewed titles. Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection covers topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. Nearly every full text title included in this database is indexed in PsycINFO. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost."
    DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual LibraryCustom Newspapers For all age groups

    * Full-text articles from over 100 U.S. and international newspapers
    * New York Times (2000-)
    * Christian Science Monitor (1996-)
    * Post & Courier (Charleston, SC; 2000-)
    * Atlanta Journal-Constitution (1998-)
    * 40+ other domestic papers
    * Times (London; 1996-)
    * 60+ other international papers
    * Updated 1-3 days after publication of the print newspapers.
    * Complete lists of newspapers included, with beginning dates of coverage

    DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual LibraryLegalTrac

    For college-level and adult researchers and advanced high school students
    (1980 - present)

    * Index to law and legal periodicals with selected full-text articles
    * Indexing of over 1400 titles; full-text articles from 100+ titles
    * Major law reviews, legal newsletters, bar association journals and international titles
    * Law-related articles from over 1,000 additional business and general interest titles

    Collegiate DiscusLexisNexis Academic
  • Provides access to more than 6,000 news, business, and legal sources
  • Offers full-text of newspaper, magazine, journal, and wire service articles; television and radio broadcast transcripts; blog postings and other Web publications; biographical information; foreign language news publications; law reviews; federal and state cases and codes; Canadian and European Union court cases and legislation; and patents
  • Also includes LexisNexis Company Dossier; company profiles; SEC filings; country profiles; and Shepard's Citations service for federal and state court cases going back to 1789

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    New York Times Full-Text (1851-2006)
    For more recent full-text coverage, please access any one of the following databases:

  • Expanded Academic ASAP
  • Academic OneFile
  • Custom Newspapers


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    Recommended Internet Sites for GLBTQ Materials


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    Amnesty International
    Amnesty International is a worldwide voluntary, activist movement that works impartially to prevent violation of people's fundamental rights.
    The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Historical Society (GLBTHS)
    The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender Historical Society (GLBTHS) collects, preserves, and interprets the history of GLBT people and the communities that support them. We sponsor exhibits and programs on an on-going basis.
    The Internet Public Library's GLBT Resources
     
    The National Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Centers
    The National Association of LGBT Community Centers envisions a society that celebrates diversity, acknowledges the dignity of LGBT people, and embraces full human rights for all citizens. Furthermore, the Association envisions a time when all LGBT people, in cities and towns of all sizes, have access to strong gay and lesbian community centers that enrich and improve our lives. The Association exists to support the development of strong, sustainable LGBT community centers and to build a unified center movement.
    National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
    The mission of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is to build the political power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.As part of a broader social justice movement, we work to create a nation that respects the diversity of human expression and identity and creates opportunity for all.
    National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association
    NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students who work within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members.
    OutProud: The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth
    OutProud, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth, serves the needs of these young men and women by providing advocacy, information, resources and support. Our goal is to help queer youth become happy, successful, confident and vital gay, lesbian and bisexual adults.
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