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Research Resources
Puerto Rican and Latino Studies
Information on Using Resources Off Campus
Journal Databases, Indexes & Abstracts
Especially useful for Puerto Rican & Latino Studies
AlternativePress Index
newfirstsearch.oclc.org/dbname=AltPressIndex;done=referer;autho=100207621;FSIP/
Ethnic Newswatch (Search Help)
enw.softlineweb.com/
A comprehensive full text database of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press. Continuously growing since 1991, with archival material back to 1985, Ethnic NewsWatch is now a collection of more than 500,000 full-text articles from 200 publications. An average of 7,500 new articles is added each month. Searchable in both English and Spanish, with titles in both languages and more than 100,000 articles in Spanish, Ethnic NewsWatch provides in-depth coverage of a wide range of current and historical topics easily accessed using free text and fielded searching.
Info Latino America
dialog.carl.org:3005/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?7005+REDIRX+setDatabase_6118
Latin American News
dialog.carl.org:3005/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?7005+REDIRX+setDatabase_6163
PAIS - Public Affairs Information Service
newfirstsearch.oclc.org/dbname=PAIS;done=referer;autho=100207621;FSIP/
Social Sciences Abstracts Full Text
hwwilsonweb.com/?sp.dbid.p=S(S7)&sp.nextform=advsrch.htm
South American Business Information - Archive
dialog.carl.org:3005/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?7005+REDIRX+setDatabase_6565
South American Business Information - Current
dialog.carl.org:3005/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?7005+REDIRX+setDatabase_6389
Journal Databases, Indexes, and Abstracts
Useful for a Range of Topics Including Puerto Rican & Latino Studies
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO Host)
America: History & Life
serials.abc-clio.com
Annual Reviews
arjournals.annualreviews.org/arsearch.dtl
Annual Reviews with full-text links in a variety of fields including biomedical, physical and social sciences. A good resource for cross-disciplinary studies involving Puerto Rico and Latin America.
Dissertation
Abstracts (français / español)
FindArticles.com
Historical Abstracts
serials.abc-clio.com
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe
web.lexis-nexis.com/universe
Find articles from newspapers around the world and legal information on many topics including Puerto Rican and Latino Studies.
Magportal
netLibrary
www.netlibrary.com
Project Muse
muse.jhu.edu
Research different subjects in dozens of online journals. Best coverage in the humanities and social sciences. Find criticism of hispanic literature or original literary works. Includes the journal Hispanic American Historical Review, an excellent resource for the topic.
Sociological Abstracts
www.csa2.com/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=cuny&access=bklyn&cat=socioabs
WorldCat (français / español)
Directories & Virtual Libraries
Academic Info: Latin American Studies
www.academicinfo.net/latinam.html
Includes Meta-Indexes & General Directories, University Library Subject Guides, The Reference Desk, Databases, Environmental Studies, Economics & Development, Language Resources, Literature & Culture, Libraries & Print Archives, Centers, Additional Sites of Interest.
Lamira
lamira.com
Latin America Links
www.latinamericalinks.com
Latin American History
www.academicinfo.net/latinamhist.html
Includes Meta-Indexes & General Directories and National & Country Histories.
Latin American Network Information Center
lanic.utexas.edu
A well organized site, set up like Yahoo. Major headings include Countries, Economy, Education, Government, Humanities, Internet & Computing, Libraries & Reference, Media & Communication, Recreation, Regional Resources
Science, Social Sciences, Society & Culture, Sustainable Development. Good for research as well as everyday questions.
Subject Directories, Guides, Search Tools & Networking
www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/indiv/latam/
A component of The Columbia University Web Site for Latin American
& Iberian Studies
Digital Librarian: Latin American Resources
http://www.digital-librarian.com/latinamerican.html
Nearly 100 sites, some in Spanish, alphabetically arranged. Major sites appear on list highlighted. Covers historical and contemporary materials. Each entry includes brief annotation. Links kept up to date and new sites are noted.
Yahoo Regional Guide
dir.yahoo.com/Regional/Regions/Latin_America
Select a country or try a topic such as Arts and Humanities, Business and Economy, Government, Health, Society and Culture.
Electronic Journals
Callaloo
muse.jhu.edu/journals/cal/
Human Rights Quarterly
muse.jhu.edu/journals/hrq/
Internet Public Library - Online Serials
www.ipl.org/reading/serials/
Click on Regional & Travel for either North or South America. Choose desired region and country. Annotated entries link to free electronic journals.
Electronic Newspapers
Miami Herald
dialog.carl.org:3005/cgi-bin/cw_cgi?7005+REDIRX+setDatabase_6016
Reference Tools
Bibliographies & Filmographies
Film/Video Materials for Programs on Hispanics
eserver.org/race/hispanic-experience.txt
Includes video descriptions and vendor information.
Handbook of Latin American Studies (HLAS Online) - Library of Congress
A bibliography.
Hispanic Reading Room, Library of Congress
Find books, exhibits, genealogy, periodicals, photographs and more.
Style Guides
APA Style Citations and References
bob.ucsc.edu/library/ref/instruction/refguides/apa.html
From the University of California, Santa Cruz, University Library, Reference Services. Includes citation format for printed and electronic resources.
MLA Style - University of California, Santa Cruz Web site
library.ucsc.edu/ref/instruction/refguides/mlaguide.pdf
Includes citations for electronic and printed resources.
Other Web Sites
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/chh.htm
CLNet
clnet.ucr.edu/index.html
From the UCLA's Chicano Studies Research Center, includes a library, museum, community center, employment center, research center, statistics center, and student center.
Frida Kahlo Notas: Sobre una Vida -
Notes on a Life
www.aaa.si.edu/htgmonth/hispanic/hispanic2001.htm
Latin American Data Base
ladb.unm.edu
An Internet-based news service in English about Latin America, publishing in-depth coverage of Latin American affairs since 1986. Search archive of 23,000 articles. Retanet includes lesson plans about Latin America designed for secondary school teachers, and a teaching materials and resources database.
Latin American Discussion Groups
www.igc.org/igc/issues/la/igc.html
Join IGC net and get access to dozens of discussion groups focused on political and social issues.
Latin Mail
latinmail.com
Mundo Latino
www.mundolatino.org
A source for cultural information. In Spanish.
Political Database of the Americas
http://www.georgetown.edu/pdba/english.html
Prensalatina.com
www.prensalatina.com
Links to media resources, arranged geographically. In Spanish.
Washington Office on Latin America
www.wola.org
Promotes human rights, democracy, and social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean. Includes links to publications.
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