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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 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 GLTBQ 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 GLTBQ. 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 PremierCollegiate Discus 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.
    *A User ID and password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) are required for remote access.
    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
    *A password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) is required for remote access.
    Contemporary Women's Issues "Contemporary Women's Issues (CWI), a multidisciplinary, full-text database that brings together relevant content from mainstream periodicals, "gray" literature, and the alternative press -- with a focus on the critical issues and events that influence women's lives in more than 190 countries. Contemporary Women's Issues includes English-language titles from East and West Africa, Asia, and South and Central America, the Caribbean, North America and Europe. "
    *Your Columbia College email username and password are required for remote access. (Don't know your CC email username and password? Contact the Office of Information Technology: 786-3007).
    CQ Researcher Online (Congressional Quarterly) CQ Researcher Online offers:

    * Access to CQ Researcher reports dating back to 1991. PDF files are available for reports from January 1996; color PDFs are available for reports published after January 2001
    * Original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news
    * In-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy
    * Reader-friendly organization that provides researchers with an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources
    *Your Columbia College email username and password are required for remote access. (Don't know your CC email username and password? Contact the Office of Information Technology: 786-3007)..
    CQ Weekly (Congressional Quarterly) CQ Weekly offers coverage of virtually every act of Congress, including:

    * In-depth reports on congressional issues
    * Nonpartisan news and analysis
    * An archive dating back to 1983
    * Ability to search by topic, page number, committee, "exact phrases or words," bill number, byline or reporter
    *Your Columbia College email username and password are required for remote access. (Don't know your CC email username and password? Contact the Office of Information Technology: 786-3007)..
    Academic OneFileDISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library

  • Articles from 8,000+ peer-reviewed journals and reference sources, the majority in full-text, covering the disciplines of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and more
  • Full-text New York Times content from 1995 to the present
  • Podcasts and transcripts from National Public Radio (NPR), Cable News Network (CNN), and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
  • Updated daily

    • *A password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) is required for remote access.

    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."
    *Your Columbia College email username and password are required for remote access. (Don't know your CC email username and password? Contact the Office of Information Technology: 786-3007).
    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
    *A password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) is required for remote access.
    Biography Resource Center + The Complete Marquis Who's Who®DISCUS - South Carolina's Virtual Library For all age groups

    * Comprehensive source for biographical information
    * Over 350,000 biographies of people from around the world and throughout history
    * Quick reference information on nearly one million people from Who’s Who sources
    * Full-text articles from hundreds of magazines and links to selected biography Web sites
    *A password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) is required for remote access.

    Current Biography Illustrated Coverage dates: 1940+

    Current Biography Illustrated (TM) contains more than 15,000 full text biographies and more than 9,400 obituaries, with photographs, from all of the volumes of Current Biography Yearbook, from 1940 to the present. The biographies are searchable by name, profession, title, place of origin, gender, race/ethnicity, titles of works, date of birth, date of death, keyword, and presence of images.
    *Your Columbia College email username and password are required for remote access. (Don't know your CC email username and password? Contact the Office of Information Technology: 786-3007).
    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.
    *A password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) is required for remote access.
    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."
    *A User ID and password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) are required for remote access.
    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
    *A password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) is required for remote access.
    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
    *A password (obtainable at the library's reference or circulation desk: 786-3703 or 786-3877) is required for remote access.
    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

    • *Your Columbia College email username and password are required for remote access. (Don't know your CC email username and password? Contact the Office of Information Technology: 786-3007)
    New York Times Full-Text (1851-2004) *Your Columbia College email username and password are required for remote access. (Don't know your CC email username and password? Contact the Office of Information Technology: 786-3007).

    For more recent full-text coverage, please access any one of the following databases:

  • Expanded Academic ASAP
  • Academic OneFile
  • Custom Newspapers

    • NewsBank:The State Newspaper For all age groups

    * Archive of full-text articles from The State (Columbia), December 1987+ and The Greenville News, January 1999+
    * Locally written articles - news, editorials, sports, business, arts, features
    * Letters to the editor and major newswire articles
    * Includes obituaries & death notices, but this coverage is incomplete prior to 1999
    * Added features from NewsBank— Special Reports, Maps, and News Headlines/Activities
    * NOTE: Updated 1-2 days after publication of the print newspaper.
    * See thestate.com for free access to the latest 1-2 days of coverage.

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    Recommended Internet Sites for GLTBQ 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 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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