Want to explore a specific journal?
Below is a list of full-text journal titles related to LGBTQ+ studies (including the databases where you can access them):
What about reference books?
Madison College Libraries have a collection of reference books on the shelf; however, e-reference (meaning electronic and online) can be very helpful when researching specialized subjects. Credo Reference is a great resource for searching LGBTQ+ topics:
Nearly 800, highly-specialized e-Reference books on almost any topic imaginable.
Search everything!
You can search books, films, and articles within WorldCat Discovery! Understanding keywords & subject terms will help narrow search results when trying to find popular and scholarly LGBTQ+ materials.
Search Tip #1. It is important to understand the difference between keyword and subject searching.
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Search Tip #2. Searching for LGBTQ+ materials can be tricky because often standardized subject headings (or labels) assigned to what you want to search for are out-dated or too clinical. Knowing this, keyword searching is an effective method to use when looking for LGBTQ+ information, because it better supports modern, evolving, and often community-based terminology.