If a particular term appears in the title or other parts of the library record, the key word search will find the item. The advantage of subject searching is a more comprehensive search result due to the fact that librarians work hard to determine the main topics and then to assign the correct standardized terms to each item they catalog. The Colorado State University Libraries has provided a list of some of the Library of Congress subject headings for looking up books related to gay and lesbian studies . For some specific tips on searching for transgender books, see HSC Transgender. In the last few decades, there has been an enormous growth in published literature written by and about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons.
Many excellent bookstores specialize in gay and lesbian literature.
The Queer Resources Directory also provides links to bookstores worldwide . Ithaca Bookstores The Bookery . The DeWitt Building 215 N. Cayuga Street. Ithaca, NY 14850. 111 North Aurora Street.