Not sure where to get started? Reference sources can provide general background information (facts, definitions, dates, details), help you focus your topic, give you important factual and statistical information, and references to other sources. Reference materials include almanacs, handbooks, encyclopedias, and dictionaries. This guide includes selected print and online resources, some current and some historical, to help you begin your research.
These are a few selected titles that are available in our collection. Some are available online, but others are print only.
Global encyclopedia of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) history by 
Historical Dictionary of the Gay Liberation Movement by 
Cassell's Queer Companion by 
Completely Queer by 
Encyclopedia of Homosexuality by 
Gayellow pages by 
The books below are a selection of recent and historical titles as a starting point for your research on LGBTQ literature, history, biography, and more.
The Gay Book of Days by 
Who's Who in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History Vol. 2 by 
