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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 and Lambda Literary Awards pages. 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, Cultures & Communities;
Women's & Gender Studies

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 Human Rights Campaign
"The nation's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans."
Lambda Legal
National Center for Lesbian Rights
National LGBTQ Task Force
Working to end the discrimination, millions of LGBTQ+ people face in housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights.
The Trevor Project
"You deserve a welcoming, loving world. And so do the people you care about." Authoritative support and resources.

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
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."
Navigating Campus & Ames
Helpful resource guide from ISU's Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success