LibGuides: LGBTQ Resources: Reference Books on LGBTQ

Reference Resources

Items in the Reference section of the library do not circulate. You can only use them inside the library. They contain a lot of information that can get you started on your research. Ask a librarian for assistance, if needed.

Cassell's Encyclopedia of Queer Myth, Symbol and Spirit
Drawing on religion, mythology, folklore, anthropology, history and the arts, this encyclopoedia is a collection of queer spirit. It contains articles on the world's spiritual traditions; entries on deities, symbols, spiritual teachers, spiritually focused artists; and related subjects.
Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States
Hundreds of entries that survey contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer American literature and its social contexts. They discuss authors, literary works, movements, genres, and social issues.
Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered History in America
Provides a comprehensive survey of lesbian and gay history and culture in the United States. Includes topics such as the Stonewall riots, federal law and policy, same-sex institutions and AIDS.
The Greenwood Encyclopedia of LGBT Issues Worldwide
Source for current information on crucial topics for emerging high-interest groups around the world.
Proud Heritage
Traces the roots and development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights and issues in the United States from the pre-colonial period to the present day.
Queers in American Popular Culture
Essays that reveal the widespread existence of queer men and women in American popular culture, and showcases their important yet little-known role in shaping our society over the last 120 years.