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Resources for the CNY
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered (GLBT) Community
A Pathfinder
By Gary H. Jones, MLS
The GLBT community is frequently underserved when it comes to social services, government, cultural and library resources. This pathfinder is an attempt to identify local and national resources that will assist the GLBT community in locating resources to meet their needs including: medical/health resources; human rights advocacy; educational and recreational resources.
Encyclopedia
Books & AudioBooks
Magazines
Databases
Websites
Local Resources
Related Pathfinders
Baker, Paul. Fantabulosa:
A Dictionary of Polari and Gay Slang. London: Continuum, 2004.
306.7 BAK
Here are some useful Subject Headings to search for materials:
(try both plural and singular spellings):
Gays
Lesbians
Bisexual
Homosexuality
Sexual orientation
Transsexuals
Books
Baird, Robert M., Ed. Homosexuality:
Debating the Issues. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 1995.
306.76 HOM
Chauncey, George. Why Marriage? The History Shaping Today’s Debate Over Gay Equality. New York: Basic Books, 2004.
306.848 CHA
The Gay Almanac. New York: Berkley Books, 1996.
305.766 GAY
Hunter, Nan D. The Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People: The Authoritative ACLU Guide to the Rights of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, and Transgender People. New York: New York University Press, 2004.
342.73 HUN
Marcovitz, Hal. Teens & Gay Issues. Broomall, PA: Mason Crest, 2005.
305.235 MAR
Sember, Brette McWhorter. Gay & Lesbian Rights: A Guide for GLBT Singles, Couples and Families. Naperville, IL: Sphinx Pub., 2003.
342.73 SEM
Stevenson & Cogan, Ed. Everyday Activism: A Handbook for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People and Their Allies. New York: Routledge, 2003.
305.906 EVE
Stewart, Chuck. Homosexuality
and the Law: a Dictionary. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc., 2001.
346.73 STE
AudioBooks
Brockmann, Suzanne. Hot Target. Grand Haven, MI: Brilliance Audio, 2005.
CD FIC BROCKMANN
Cunningham, Michael. A Home at the End of the World. New York: Audio Renaissance, 2004.
CD FIC CUNNINGHAM
Dunant, Sarah. The Birth of Venus: A Novel. Santa Ana, CA: Books on Tape, 2004.
CD FIC DUNANT
Forster, E.M. Maurice. England: Sterling Audio Books, 1996.
CASS FIC FORSTER
Harvey, Andrew. Gay Mysticism: Ecstasy and Transfiguration Through Divine Love. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, 2000.
CASS
Sedaris, David. Barrel Fever and Other Stories. New York: Time Warner Audiobooks, 1998.
CASS 813.01 SED
The Advocate. Los Angeles: Liberation Publications, 1967-
OUTWords, 2003- (OCPL Central, Local History/Genealogy Dept.)
The Pink Paper 1989-2001 (OCPL Central, Local History/Genealogy Dept.)
For articles about Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered (GLBT) Community, see OCPL’s Online Databases. Here you can access magazine and journal articles, newspapers, and reference books 24 hours a day using your OCPL library card.
For in-library use of the online databases, please see a librarian.
NOVEL (New York Online Virtual Electronic Library) is an electronic collection of books, e-journals, full text magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and other databases licensed on a statewide basis for libraries and remote locations such as home, school and office.
OCPL Online Databases – Newspapers – NewsBank – The Post-Standard
Complete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community.
The Body - The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource
Information in more than 555 topic areas, including:
AIDS Basics & Prevention
Just Diagnosed
Treatment
Quality of Life
Policy & Activism
HIV Around the World
Conferences
SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States)
“Affirms that sexuality is a fundamental part of being human, one that is worthy of dignity and respect. We advocate for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality and sexual health services.”
AIDS Community Resources
Through its staff and volunteers, AIDS Community Resources responds to the AIDS epidemic by working to:
Prevent the incidence of HIV infection
Enhance the quality of life for people infected with affected by HIV/AIDS
Collaborate in communities to address HIV/AIDS-related needs
Facilitate access to available resourcesEnd discrimination
627 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 475-2430
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups
A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experiences, strengths, and hopes in order to solve their common problems. Various locations around the area, call for schedule information on meetings.
1118A Court Street, Room 35
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 471-0191
American Indian Community House HIV/AIDS Anycum OCE Network
Assists Native American communities providing culturally appropriate referral and case management services for Native Americans with HIV/AIDS
306 S. Salina St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 234-2424
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center, Syracuse University
The mission of the LGBT Resource Center is to provide education, advocacy, support, and safe communal space for lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, questioning, and straight-allied students, staff, faculty, parents, and alumni of Syracuse University. Through the LGBT Resource Center’s services, the Center supports the overall mission of the university, "to promote learning through teaching, research, scholarship, creative accomplishment, and service”. The LGBT Resource Center works collaboratively with all faculty, staff, and students to promote shared responsibility for a campus climate that is safe, healthy, supportive, and respectful for students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are LGBT or questioning.
750 Ostrom Ave
Syracuse, NY 13244
(315) 443-3599
The Living Room
A drop in center for all persons affected or infected by HIV/AIDS, lunch is provided on Monday and Wednesday.
401 Montgomery St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 478-0367
PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
To promote the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender 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. PFLAG provides the opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
First Unitarian Universalists Society
250 Waring Rd.
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 446-5940
Pride Community Center
709 E. Genesee St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 426-1650
The Stonewall Committee
246 E. Water St.
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 476-6226
New York Public Library GLBT Resources