Library Resources - reference materials, journals, dissertations, other research resources
Reference materials available in the UCF Library include:
Cassell's Encyclopedia of Queer Myth, Symbol, & Spirit: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Lore [REF BL795.H6.C65 1997]
Gay Histories & Cultures: an Encyclopedia [REF HQ75.13.G37 2000]
Reader's Guide to Lesbian & Gay Studies [REF HQ75.15.R42 2000]
Who's Who in Contemporary Gay & Lesbian History: From World War II to the Present Day [REF HQ75.2.W46 2001]
Who's Who in Gay & Lesbian History: From Antiquity to World War II [REF HQ75.2.W47 2001]
Lesbian Histories & Cultures: an Encyclopedia [REF HQ75.5.L4395 2000]
Encyclopedia of Homosexuality [REF HQ76.25.E53 1989]
Gay & Lesbian Issues: Abstracts of the Psychological & Behavioral Literature, 1985-1996 [REF HQ76.3.U5.G39 1997]
Sexuality & the Law: an Encyclopedia of Major Legal Cases [REF KF9325.A7.L46 1993]
Hot Licks: Lesbian Musicians of Note [REF ML394.H683 1996]
Gay & Lesbian Literature [REF PN56.H57.G36]
The Gay & Lesbian Literary Companion [REF PN56.H57.G362 1995]
Facets Gay & Lesbian Video Guide [REF PN1995.9.H55.M35 1997]
Gays & Lesbians in Mainstream Cinema: Plots, Critiques, Casts & Credits for 272 Theatrical & Made-for-Television Hollywood Releases [REF PN1995.9.H55.P37 1993]
Gay Hollywood Film & Video Guide: Over 75 Years of Male Homosexuality in the Movies [REF PN1995.9.H55.S74 1993]
Gay & Lesbian Characters & Themes in Mystery Novels: a Critical Guide to Over 500 Works in English [REF PR1309.D4.S55 1993]
Gay & Lesbian American Plays: an Annotated Bibliography [REF PS153.G38.F87 1993]
Contemporary Lesbian Writers of the United States: a Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook [REF PS153.L46.C65 1993]
Contemporary Gay American Novelists: a Bio-Bibliographical Critical Sourcebook [REF PS374.H63.C66 1993]
Journals & Indexes
GenderWatch is a full text database of publications that focus on the impact of gender across a broad spectrum of subject areas. Publications include academic and scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, regional publications, books, booklets and pamphlets, conference proceedings, and government, n-g-o and special reports. Includes The Advocate (1992- ), The [Harvard] Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide (1994- ), Journal of Gay & Lesbian Psychotherapy (1989- ), Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services (1994- ), Journal of Homosexuality (1974- ), Journal of Lesbian Studies (1997- ), Lambda Book Report (1990- ), The Lesbian Review of Books (1994- ), Trikone Magazine (1997- ).
Alternative Press Index (1991- ) [Paper version at INDEX AI3.A27 covers 1969 to current] is a quarterly subject index to over 250 alternative, radical and left periodicals, newspapers and magazines. Includes indexing of The Advocate, Curve Magazine, The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide, GLQ: a Journal of Lesbian & Gay Studies, In the Family, Journal of Homosexuality, Lamda Book Report, Lesbian News, Off Our Backs, Psychotherapy Networker, RFD: a Country Journal for Queer Folks Everywhere.
Many other indexes and databases available in the UCF Library may be useful in conducting research, including AIDS & Cancer Research Abstracts, America: History & Life, Contemporary Women's Issues, ERIC, PsycINFO, and Sociological Abstracts, to name a few.
Specific journals available in print or electronically at the UCF Library:
The Advocate (vol. 1992, no. 613, 1992- ; availability of specific articles online varies) [Call Number HQ76.8.U5.A63; Jan 1994 - June 22, 1998 MICROFILM; Current issues on Periodical Shelves.]
GLQ: a Journal of Lesbian & Gay Studies (vol. 5, no. 3, 1999- ) [Call Number HQ75.15.G57; v.5-6 (1999-2000) BOUND; Current issues on Periodical Shelves.]
International Journal of Sexuality & Gender Studies (vol. 5, 2000- )
Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services (vol. 1, 1994- ) [Call Number HV1449.J68; v. 1-2 (1994-1995) MICROFILM; v. 2-8 (1995-1998) BOUND; v.10-12 (1999-2001) BOUND; Current issues on Periodical Shelves.]
Journal of the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association (vol. 4, 2000- )
Psychotherapy Networker [Call Number RC475.P89; v.25:2 - (Mar/Apr 2001- ); Current issues on Periodical Shelves.] [formerly The Family Therapy Networker - Call Number RC488.5.F347; v.19-25:1 (1995-2001) BOUND]
National Journal of Sexual Orientation Law (1995- ) is the first on-line law journal in the country and the second devoted exclusively to legal issues affecting lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Most recent issue is 1998.
Other research resources include:
Internet Resources for Gay & Lesbian Research & Studies (FIU Library) includes guidance that may be useful in searching the UCF Library catalog on WebLUIS.
Gender & Gay/Lesbian Studies (FAU Libraries Research Guides) was designed to aid in locating resources on gender and gay/lesbian studies in the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Library and may also be useful to individuals conducting research at UCF.
Ideas for Research Topics provides links to some resources that provide background information and discuss the pros & cons of hot topics. CQ Researcher has provided lengthy reports about gay rights, hate crimes, adoption controversies, school censorship, diversity in the workplace, etc. Hot Topics on the Internet includes links about AIDS, Gay & Lesbian Rights, Gender Issues, etc. Research the Issues - Project Vote Smart includes information about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Issues.
Gay/Lesbian Links (UCF Women's Studies Program)
Some dissertations & theses available in the UCF Library:
The Meaning of Family as Perceived by Lesbian Couples [LD1772.F96.T45 2000 no.93]
Age Period & Cohort Explanations for Attitudes Toward Homosexuality [LD1772.F96.T45 1999 no.274]
An Examination of Leisure in the Lives of Old Lesbians from an Ecological Perspective [MFCH GV14.45.J33]
Stress & Coping Among Gays, Lesbians, & Bisexuals: Development Effort of a Social Support Scale [LD1772.F96.T45 1996 no.165]
Leisure Behavior of Lesbians in Relation to Alcohol Consumption [MFCH GV183.L8]
The Effect of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome on Homosexual Identify [RC607.A26.S39]
Heterosexuals' Attitudes Toward Lesbianism & Male Homosexuality as Related to Their Affective Orientation Toward Sexuality & Sex Guilt [MFCH BF692.2.Y42]
Sex Role Identity, Sexual Preference & Intrapersonal Competence in Women [HQ1075.A34]
Parent-Son Compatibility: a Study of the Relationship Between Interpersonal Relations Orientations & the Development of Male Homosexuality [MFCH HQ76.N35]
Campus Organizations
UCF Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual Student Union (GLBSU) is a fellowship of men and women who share the common bond of interest in LBGT concerns.
ALLIES is a program created through the UCF Counseling Center for UCF students, staff and faculty members interested in showing visual support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) persons at the university.
O-QUAC Orlando Queer Academics is a resource, organizational, and social group for GLBT academics and intellectuals. We meet on a regular basis in order to exchange resources and talk about our work in areas of sexuality, gender, and queer studies.
United Faculty of Florida, UCF Chapter - UCF Chapter Constitution, Article 2, Objectives, Section 4: "To combat all forms of discrimination based on age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, political belief, race, religion, or sexual orientation in the University, the State University System, and society." Note the UFF proposal for changes to Article 6, Nondiscrimination, in the collective bargaining negotiations.
Office of Diversity Initiatives provides comprehensive diversity education, training, consultation, curriculum transformation, programming, and prejudice reduction experiences, to support the University's goal of becoming more inclusive and diverse. Several of the training sessions include discussion about sexual orientation. Currently, the Office of Diversity Initiatives Resource Library includes 173 books, 191 videos, and 12 diversity training kits and games, some of which are GLBT related. These resources are available for faculty and staff use.
Organizations at other colleges & universities in Florida:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Association (GALBA)
Florida Atlantic University - Lambda United - Gay/Straight Alliance
Florida Institute of Technology - Gay & Lesbian Alliance for Student Support (GLASS)
Florida International University - Stonewall Student Union
Florida State University - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered Student Union
Rollins College - Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians & Allies Against Discrimination (BGLAAD)
University of Florida - Pride Student Union
University of Miami - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Community
University of North Florida - Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Association
University of South Florida - PRIDE Alliance
University of West Florida - Queer Student Union
Valencia Community College - Gay & Lesbian Association (GALA)
Gay Orlando - Gay & Lesbian Orlando Business, Travel, Accommodations, & Events
Watermark provides local and international news, event listings, arts and entertainment coverage for the GLBT community in Central Florida.
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Community Center of Central Florida
Consult directories at Gay Orlando, Watermark, The Center, The Gay Guide, etc. for information about other local groups, i.e., PFLAG, Orlando Gay Chorus, Rainbow Democratic Club, Orlando Front Runners & Walkers, etc.
Equality Florida (EQFL) is a statewide education and advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, class and gender (including identity and expression).
Pride At Work is a constituency group of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations) whose purpose is to mobilize mutual support between the organized Labor Movement and the LGBT Community around organizing for social and economic justice.
Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is the leading national organization fighting to end anti-gay bias in K-12 schools.
GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of individuals and events in all media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Lamda Legal Defense & Education Fund is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, and people with HIV/AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
The Gay Guide to Florida provides a directory of accommodations, activities, events, businesses, media, organizations, etc.
2000 Census, Gay provides analysis of demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Resources (Librarians' Index to the Internet)
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) - As America's largest gay and lesbian organization, the Human Rights Campaign provides a national voice on gay and lesbian issues. The Human Rights Campaign effectively lobbies Congress; mobilizes grassroots action in diverse communities; invests strategically to elect a fair-minded Congress; and increases public understanding through innovative education and communication strategies. HRC is a bipartisan organization that works to advance equality based on sexual orientation and gender expression and identity, to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force is the national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, with the vision and commitment to building a powerful political movement.
PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) is a national non-profit organization with over 80,000 members and supporters and more than 460 affiliates in the United States, including the Orlando Chapter. PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
Homosexuality & Bisexuality (Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance) provides a fairly balanced discussion of major issues.
Hate Groups? There are some organizations spending an enormous amount of energy to fight against the development of loving, healthy gay individuals and relationships. Knowledge is power, so you may want to discover what these groups are espousing in order to protect yourself from their attacks. Some resources that generally advocate viewpoints different from those listed in the above sections of this webpage:
Rev. Fred W. Phelps & Westboro Baptist Church (The Topeka Capital-Journal has compiled a web archive with useful information.)
Other resources with opposing views can usually be found by searching for the anti-gay phrase "homosexual agenda" in general periodical databases listed above and on the Internet via Yahoo, Google, HotBot, Altavista, etc.
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