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Bruce Neville
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Welcome to library research in LGBT+ Studies. This guide is intended to help you find library resources specifically aimed at research in the field. I am Bruce Neville, a Librarian at Evans Library. Please don't hesitate to call on me for questions related to library resources in LGBT+ Studies. See the Author Profile on the left for how to reach me. |
A&M Libraries in the Time of COVID
The Texas A&M Libraries have had to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Complete and up-to-date information on the Libraries' status can be found at our Coronavirus Library Service Updates and Resources page.
What's still available:
- Me! As your Subject Librarian, I'm still available to help with your information, instruction, and other library needs. Since I'm working from off-campus, the best way to reach me is by email. I can set up meetings by Zoom.
- Libraries, except the Evans Annex, are now open with limited occupancy. Check here for hours and current occupancy. The Cushing and Medical Science Libraries require reservations.
- Electronic collections. We received funding from the Provost (thank you!!) to greatly expand our journal backfiles, many of which have already been activated. We also have many research monographs available electronically. (Tip: add "online" to your search in LibCat.)
- Get It For Me is able to get electronic loans only. Service may take longer and some requests may not be possible to fill, as more libraries nationally face the same closures we have.
- Electronic reserves are available. Login here, or faculty may request scanning of materials for reserve here.
What's not available:
- Access to physical collections is closed. Please continue to use Get It For Me to request items for pickup.
- Movies, sound, laptops, and other media are not available for checkout at this time. Many movies are available through online services.
- Paper reserves are not available for Fall 2020. Electronic reserves are available. Login here, or faculty may request scanning of materials for reserve here.
Finding Journal Articles
Finding articles in the journal literature requires the use of indexing and abstracting databases. The databases listed here are good for LGBT+ studies.
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Academic Search UltimateASC is an interdisciplinary database good for all fields of study; good for beginning research, but not comprehensive.
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Web of ScienceWeb of Science is an interdisciplinary database of scholarly journals and conferences in all fields, both the sciences and the social sciences, a good starting point for serious research. Web of Science has the largest database of citing references.
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America: History & Life with Full TextThis resource provides access to literature covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada, from prehistory to the present.
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Gender Studies DatabaseGender Studies Database combines Women's Studies International and Men's Studies databases with the coverage of sexual diversity issues. Gender Studies Database covers the full spectrum of gender-engaged scholarship.
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LGBTQ+ SourceThe database includes comprehensive indexing and abstract coverage as well as a specialized LGBT Thesaurus containing over 6,400 terms. Full text content includes more than 120 of the most important and historically significant LGBT journals, magazines and regional newspapers, as well as more than 140 full-text monographs and books.
Gender & Ethnic Studies Collections at Cushing Library
Cushing Memorial Library is home to extensive collections in Gender and Ethnic Studies, including the Don Kelly Research Collection of Gay Literature and Culture. For more information, use the link below to be directed to their page.
Other Research Materials
The resources listed here are important research materials, aside from peer-reviewed journal articles. The Archives of Sexuality and Gender contains important primary material. PAIS indexes "gray literature" on Public Affairs. CQ Researcher provides pro and con commentary on social issues.
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Archives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History and Culture since 1940Brings together approximately 1.5 million pages of primary sources on social, political, health, and legal issues impacting LGBTQ communities around the world. Rare and unique content from microfilm, newsletters, organizational papers, government documents, manuscripts, pamphlets, and other types of primary sources sheds light on the gay rights movement, activism, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and more.
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CQ Researcher Plus ArchiveThe CQ Researcher is a collection of reports covering political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy.
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PAISThe PAIS International database indexes journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference reports, publications of international agencies, microfiche, Internet material, and more in the field of public affairs. Newspapers and newsletters are not indexed.
Act Up Oral History Project. Oral interviews with surviving members of the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, New York.
Search for Books
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WorldCatWorldCat is a database of library catalogs from all over the world. If some library has it, it will be in WorldCat. You can use Get It For Me to Get It For You.
LGBT+ Book Awards
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Lambda Literary AwardsLambda Literary Foundation.
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Stonewall Book AwardsAmerican Library Association
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Golden Crown Literary SocietyLesbian literature awards.
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Publishing Triangle AwardsThe Publishing Triangle presents nine awards each spring, honoring the best in LGBT writing.
Campus Resources
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LGBTQ+ Pride CenterCampus resource center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other Aggies and their straight supporters.
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Aggie AlliesAggie Allies are faculty, staff, and students who are willing to provide a safe haven, a listening ear, and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people or others dealing with sexual orientation issues.
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Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)Provides a range of services including personal and career counseling, academic skills enhancement, testing, outreach programming, psychiatric services, consultation, and crisis intervention.
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Student Health ServicesProvides Texas A&M students with quality programs of preventive, therapeutic, and primary medical care services and prepares them for success in preserving health and promoting wellness.
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Office of the Dean of Student LifeEnhancing the opportunities of students to participate fully in the University experience by providing information, services, programs, and involvement opportunities that facilitate responsible life choices and promote awareness of self and community.