Q. Where can I find information on LGBTQ issues?

To find information on LGBTQ topics and issues, try searching the following library resources: 

For introductory/encyclopedia articles: 

• Britannica Encyclopedia Online 

For essays on issues in the news (LGBTQ rights) or Pro/Con articles  (same-sex marriage):

• CQ Researcher
• Opposing Viewpoints 

For scholarly/non-scholarly, newsy and analytical articles:
Some of these are best for specific aspects of a topic, like Health, Psychology, Education, Global issues, and Criminal Justice.
 

• Academic Search Premier 
• Criminal Justice Periodicals 
• ERIC (Educational Resource Information Center) 
• Health & Medical Complete 
• Nexis Uni
• ProQuest 
• Psychology Journals 
• Social Science Journals  

For videos: 

• Alexander Street Video 
• Films on Demand 

 For books and ebooks: 

• Ebook Central 
• Library Catalog 

For government and Web information:

• ACLU - LGBT Rights
• CenterLink - The Community of LGBT Centers
• Human Rights Campaign
• It Gets Better Project
• youth.gov - LGBT

Note: A search using just the search term 'LGBT' will likely retrieve too many results.  To get fewer and more specific results, try using more specific keywords and/or combining two or more keywords.  Examples: 

• LGBTQ AND bullying 
• Lesbians AND portrayals AND television 
• Homosexuals AND "coming out" 
• Transsexuals AND prison AND policy
• Queer AND literature 
• Gays AND healthcare 

Please see the videos below for directions on: 

1. How to find the library's databases 

2. How to search the library catalog