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American Library Association Resolution

ALA Resolution in Support of Civil Rights Protection for People of Diverse Gender Identities
From the American Library Association (ALA), and passed on Jan. 29, 2019, by ALA Council. National policy in support of civil rights protections and equal access to resources and services for people of diverse gender identities, and all.

Introduction

Welcome!

LGBTQ+ Studies is a highly interdisciplinary area of research.There are a number of excellent research tools and resources that focus exclusively on LGBTQ+ content. There are also many other subject-focused research tools in the social sciences, humanities, science & technology areas, as well as general news sources, that include relevant information and resources of interest. This Guide will help connect you to relevant materials for this area of research.

In addition, you'll also find lots of great books to read listed here - please see our Reading List page. Enjoy!

Please contact me if you have any questions or need assistance using any of the tools listed here or help finding the information you need!

Susan A. Vega García
Associate Professor & Librarian
Subject areas: Ethnic Studies & Diversity;
Women's & Gender Studies

ACT UP Oral History Project
Advocate
Articles, commentary, personality profiles, reviews and book reviews representing a wide variety of LGBTQ+ perspectives.
American LGBTQ+ Museum
Ames Pride
The Center: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center: National History Archive (NYC)
Des Moines Pride Center
The Des Moines Pride Center is a community organization that serves, supports, and celebrates gender and sexual minorities and their allies.
Digital Transgender Archive
"A hub for digital transgender collections from around the world. ... An invaluable resource."
- Library Journal, June 1, 2016.
Lesbian Herstory Archives
LGBTQ Nation
Good source for current new, events, blogs, and opinion pieces in the U.S. and around the world. Searchable by State.
One Iowa
Founded in 2005 this organization works for full equality by educating Iowans about why marriage matters to gay and lesbian couples, ensuring that communities are safe for LGBTQ youth, reaching out to communities of faith, addressing concerns about Iowa’s aging and elder LGBT populations, improving access to resources for transgender Iowans, and so much more.
The TransAdvocate
"Grassroots-level news and observations featuring investigative journalism. Categories include opinion pieces, media commentary, advice, and fact-checking."
-Library Journal, June 1, 2016

GLAAD
Working with print, broadcast and online news sources to bring people powerful stories from the LGBT community that build support for equality. When news outlets get it wrong, GLAAD is there to respond and advocate for fairness and accuracy.
HRC
The nations largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans.
National LGBTQ Task Force
Working to end the discrimination, millions of LGBTQ+ people face in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights.

ISU Resources

Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success
The Center provides links to programs, resources, and services, as well as a calendar of events on campus.
ISU All Gender Restrooms
Info on restrooms Since Fall 2018, Parks Library has five gender-inclusive and ADA-compliant restrooms, located immediately north of the main staircase on the Lower Level and Floors 1 through 4.
ISU Name & Sex Marker Change Policies
Information on how to change your name and / or sex marker at ISU.
LGBTQA+ Faculty & Staff Association
"The LGBTQA+ Faculty & Staff Association was created for faculty and staff at Iowa State - regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression - who are concerned about LGBTQA+ issues. The LGBTQA+ FSA exists to support LGBTQA+ faculty and staff on campus by providing opportunities for networking, career development, socializing, and becoming a bigger part of the ISU/Ames community."
Trans @ ISU
Helpful resource guide from ISU's Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success