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This guide lists Web sites, reference tools, primary source collections, and research strategies that will be of use to students in Introduction to Latino Culture in the U.S. 361.215. Students may contact Sue Waterman, Librarian for Latin American Literature;Ellen Keith, Librarian for Sociology; or the Librarian for Latin American area studies, Yuan Zeng, to schedule an appointment for additional assistance with research for this class or for assistance with any of the resources referenced on this guide.
Find Background Information on Latin America
Encyclopedia of Latin American history and culture. (5 volumes) B Level Stacks: F 1406 .E531 1996 QUARTO
Latinas in the United States : a historical encyclopedia. General Reference : E 184 .S75 L35 2006 QUARTO
The Oxford encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States. General Reference: E 184 .S75 O97 2005 QUARTO
The Hispanic American almanac : a reference work on Hispanics in the United States. General Reference: E 184 .S75 H557 2003 QUARTO
Handbook of Hispanic cultures in the United States. General Reference : E 184 .S75H3651 1993 QUARTO
The Latino reader : an American literary tradition from 1542 to the present D Level Blue Labels : PS 508 .H57 L4 1997
Literary Cultures of Latin America: a comparative history (3 volumes) Excellent resource. General Reference : PQ 7081 .A1L525 2004
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Cultures. (3 volumes) General Reference : F 1406 .E515 2000
Encyclopedia of Latin American Politics. General Reference : F 1410 .E56 2002
Cambridge History of Latin America B Level : F 1410 .C25
To search for books about Latin America,use theAlphabetical Searchoption and set the search box toSubjects -- Library of Congress. Try any or all of the following Subject Headings:
There are many variations of subjects here. Be sure to follow the trail of Subject Headings in the records you find. Click on any of the Subject Headings from the catalog to redirect your searches.
Be sure to explore the other Subject Headings that show up on the screen around the searches above.
You can use any of the above words, and any other words or names that describe your project, in a Keyword Search as well. For best results, do a Subject Keyword search, or a Title Keyword search.
Expand your search beyond JHU and search the database ofWorldCat. Includes books and other materials in all US research libraries. You can borrow these materials directly from WorldCat, using the Borrow from Another Library link.
Find Articles in Journals, Magazines, and Newspapers
You can always ask for help finding a journal article at the Information Desk on M-level.
Selected Research Tools
U.S. Census Bureau: Current population statistics and estimates, plus numerous special reports, mapping services, publications, and information on topics such as housing, education, income, poverty, and race & ethnicity.
As you go about the research process, use the bibliographic management tool RefWorks.It helps you organize your research, create a bibliography, and insert footnotes as you write.
