Library Guides: LGBTQ+ Resources: Welcome!

A note on this site

This site was created in 2014 by Rebecca Marrall. A lot has changed since then! Rebecca has moved on to other opportunities, LGBTQ+ Western has been established and gender neutral restrooms are now common on campus. There is, of course, a great deal more progress that needs to be made in supporting LGBTQ+ people at Western. That said, this site is no longer updated as regularly as it once was. There are many more focused resources elsewhere, especially LGBTQ+ Western. All the same, don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about our collections and services. We love to hear from you!

On Campus & Regional Resources

Associated Students’ Sexual Awareness Center
“The Sexual Awareness Center is a non-judgmental resource for people seeking information about sexuality and sex-related issues.”
Center for Education, Equity, and Diversity
“The Center focuses on issues related to equity, diversity, self-exploration and identity, inter-group relations, multicultural education and democratic empowerment and civic engagement; particularly focusing on issues of retention and success for historically underrepresented populations.”
Queer People of Color (QPOC)
“To promote awareness for the need of a more cohesive, diverse community and demonstrate that there are queer people of color on campus and allies who support us.”
Queers and Allies for Activism
“Queers and Allies for Activism is a politically-charged club dedicated to fighting for the rights of the GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community locally and nationally.”
WWU's Queer Studies Minor
Details about the Western Washington University Minor program, and includes related information about courses.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Advocacy Council
"The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Advocacy Council is to ensure that LGBT people and issues matter at Western and the larger community. We provide support, advocacy, and resources for the students, staff and faculty of Western Washington University."
Researching LGBT H(i/er)story
This Guide provides scholarly and electronic resources you can find at Western Libraries. Be sure to check out the primary sources found throughout our Heritage Department Collections!

National Organizations

Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
Website offers strategies, learning tools, and built-in communities for creating an inclusive learning environment, regardless of orientation.
International Lesbian and Gay Association
Website devoted to global outreach, community-building, and education of gay and lesbian issues.
It Gets Better Project
Homepage of an organization that promotes awareness about issues and challenges facing LBTQ Youth.
Point Foundation
Homepage of a foundation which provides financial support, mentoring and leadership training to students marginalized by sexual orientation or identity.
Pride Foundation
A philanthropic organization that offers financial support for scholarships, grants, and program initiatives.