LGBTQ+ Subject Headings | A Guide from Brandeis LibraryThis guide features Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex (LGBTQ+) identities and related materials. Each subject heading in this guide links to a subject search of that term in Brandeis Library OneSearch. As we add new materials to our collections, the links in this guide will update to reflect the new additions.
Some of the subject headings do not yield any search results. We included them to show that the subject heading exists and to help our users identify additional subject terms that might prove helpful for their research. This guide also helps to illustrate the limitations of the language used by the Library of Congress to categorize LGBTQ+ topics and identities. Some of the terms included in this guide are dated, problematic, and don't reflect the language used by individuals and communities to describe their identities and lived experiences.
