Acknowledgement
This Pride Collection was generously given to Wagner College by the Pride Center of Staten Island in 2021. By gifting this collection to the college, they are promoting awareness of the role of activists, prominent figures, and organizations in the ongoing fight to achieve equality. This collection is a snapshot of what was held in the Pride Center's community library in 2021, providing insight into the cultural, educational, and social contributions and interests of the LGBTQIA+ community in Staten Island.
For more information about the Pride Center of Staten Island - including their vast array of resources offered - visit their website at: PrideCenterSI.org
Student contributor spotlight: Bryce Palmyra
This guide was created in 2022 by Bryce Palmyra, a g
This guide is designed to be a starting point for Wagner College community members interested in researching LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Non-Binary/Non-Conforming) studies and topics. Use the tabs along the side to navigate to pages on both specific LGBTQIA+ topics within the Pride Collection and within the entire library collections and databases. You can also find resources to help guide you along each step of your research and writing process. Have a question for one of our librarians? Navigate to the Ask a Librarian tab where you can find all of our contact info!
When searching the library catalog or secondary databases, it is important to know which targeted keywords and phrases to start with. Here are some basic keywords that can help kickstart your research:
Note: keywords with an asterisk (*) placed in conjunction within the search indicate it will search all words that begin with the letters in front of it (for example: homosexual* will search for homosexual, homosexuals and homosexuality).