This guide suggests useful resources for studying lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer h(i/er)story, experience and culture, with an emphasis on materials available through Western Libraries and/or online. It is not exhaustive and many of the resources listed are local or regional in focus. Contact Western Libraries Research Desk or Archives & Special Collections' staff if you need assistance finding more information.
Additional resources are available to WWU students through the Associated Students' Queer Resource Center.
WWU offers a variety of courses and an interdisciplinary minor program in Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender (GLBT) studies. Check out the WWU Course Catalog for more information.
Western Libraries provides access to a wide variety of article and research databases (a WWU log-in is required). In addition to the examples listed below, please see the Libraries' online guide to Databases A-Z and/or ask staff at the Libraries' Reference Desk for assistance.
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