The Archive's Library

The Lambda Archives' Library contain published books, unpublished reports, theses, and other monographic materials with lesbian/gay content in many subject areas, and books with some homosexual content written by lesbian/gay authors.  Quick Links: Biographies (>294 titles) Fiction (>1626 titles) Non­fiction (>1905 titles) Pulp Fiction (>300 titles) These books are available for on-site use only. They are not available for loan. Call us at (619) 260-1522 to schedule a time to use the books in our collection. The LGBT Center does have a circulating book collection. Contact them for access hours and loan information.

Organization of the Book Collection The Archives uses the Michel/Moore Classification Scheme for Books in Lesbian/Gay Collections with some modifications: Reference Works and General Works History (Early through 1899) Include any work published prior to 1900. History (20th-21st century) Include gay/lesbian movements. Religion and Spirituality Special Groups and Relationships Social, Political, and Legal Aspects Medicine, Health and Personal Care Sexuality and Sexual Behavior Arts and Erotica Recreation and Sports number not used Biographies number not used Literature, excluding Fiction and Biography 14.1   Poetry 14.2   Humor 14.4   Plays 14.9   Other Fiction Pulp Fiction (many originally published in the San Diego/Tijuana Region) Back to Top