Research Guides: What a Queer Idea: LGBT Resources for Your Library: Electronic Library of Minnesota (ELM)

About ELM

ELM is a statewide collection of 40+ databases accessible to all Minnesota residents. The database suite includes a range and variety of information resources from the scholarly and peer-reviewed to trustworthy, age-appropriate articles written for the K-12 student.

Because of ELM’s range of information resources and accessibility, it is one of those essential basic resources with which to be familiar and promote to all members of the community.

ELM (eLibrary Minnesota)
ELM (eLibrary Minnesota) gives Minnesota residents access to magazine, journal, newspaper and encyclopedia articles, media, including images, videos, and audio files, and other information resources. ELM provides information on a vast array of topics, including consumer information, arts and humanities, career, occupation, and test prep, current events, health, science, social science, politics, business, and more.

Example Resources

A sampling of LGBT resources you can find using ELM.

The Advocate
A popular LGBT news source. This is also available through a number of other databases.
Topic Page on Gay and Lesbian Rights
For middle and high school students.
"You're Not Alone" -- Girls Life
An article supporting GLBTQ teens, written by a teen, in Girls Life.