Resources in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Studies

Find Articles in Databases & Journals

Use databases to search multiple online journals at the same time. Find articles about a specific topic by using keywords, subject headings, authors, and more.

• GenderWatch
• LGBTQ+ Source
• Women’s Studies International

• More: LGBT Studies Related Databases
• More: Databases by Subject
• More: Journal & Article Locator

Find Background Information

Reference sources, online or in print, include encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and directories and are great starting points for background information about a specific topic.

• Encyclopedia of Sex and Gender
• Global Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) History

Browse Useful Websites

Websites can provide statistics, data, articles, documents, and other information about a specific field of study.

• Bisexual Resource Center
• Rainbow Round Table
• International Foundation for Gender Education

• More: Additional Selected LGBT Websites

Develop Research Skills

Research guides provide suggestions for finding and using information about a specific subject or for a specific class.

LGBT Related Research Guides

• Guide to Sources in Gender and Women’s Studies
• Statistics
• Digital Collections for Women & Gender
• Cultural Studies

General Research Guides

• Citation Styles

• More: Additional Research Guides

Class Guides

• Current and Past Semester Class Guides

Use Additional Library Resources

Find Books and Other Material

Search for books, journals, and media by title, author, subject, keywords, material type, or publication date.

• Library Catalog

LGBT Related Libraries and Library Services

• History, Philosophy and Newspaper Library

Learn About Other Resources on Campus

Learn about LGBT resources, research, and services at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

• Department of Gender and Women’s Studies
• Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
• Women’s Resources Center