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2SLGBTQ+ / LGBT / Queer Studies

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer studies resource guide.

How to Search

The best way to search is to use the main search field (found on the library website).  Using this field will search ALL of the library's databases, books, and other resources all at once, saving you lots of time.

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Search Terms

You'll need to try a variety of search terms to find articles and items in the library catalog.

Use a * to broaden your search.  For example, searching lesbian* as a keyword will return results for lesbian, lesbians, and lesbianism all at once.

Terms to try include:

gay

gay rights

lesbian*

queer*

queer studies

homosexual*

bisexual*

transgender*

transsexual*

intersex

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