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Latin American Studies SCOPE: This is a guide to important print and electronic reference sources in the interdisciplinary field of Latin American Studies, available in Mckeldin Library and on the Internet. E-mail the subject area specialists at herron@umd.edu or call 301-405-9280 for more information Table of Contents Biographical Sources Book Reviews Books and other Library Materials Libraries and Library Catalogs World Catalogs Country Guides Encyclopedias and Handbooks Guides to the Literature Language Dictionaries Major Resources by Subject Agricultural and Environmental Studies Anthropology Art and Art History Business and Economics Dissertations Education Film and Film Industry Geography (Including Migration and Population Studies) History Latin American and Latina/o Studies Law Linguistics Literature Multidisciplinary Music Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Theater Women and Gender Studies Internet Gateways for Latin American Studies Primary Sources Archives and Manuscripts Government Information Intergovernmental/Multilateral Organizations Law Libraries Museums Microform Collections News Sources (Newspapers, periodicals, radio and television) Statistics Web Gateways to Statistical Data Historical Statistics Basic Statistics Business, Economic, and Financial Statistics Social Statistics Basic Regional Statistics Style Manuals for Citing Print and Electronic Sources Other Library Guides return to top Biographical Sources Biography & Genealogy Master Index Print version: Mckeldin Reference Stacks 1946-1984, McKeldin Stacks 1985- CALL NUMBER: Z5301.B5 Index to biographical material available in periodicals and books of individual and collective biography. This source is indexed in Biography and Genealogy Master Index (see above). Literature Resource Center Portions of this database are available in print form as Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Authors, both located in the McKeldin Reference Stacks. return to top Book Reviews The Book Reviews guide suggests print and electronic sources for locating book reviews appearing in popular and scholarly periodicals. It covers review sources for books in all subject areas. return to top Books and Nonprint Materials Use the library catalogs and union catalogs below to conduct comprehensive searches of materials held in local, national, and other country libraries. return to top Libraries and Library Catalogs Research Libraries in the Washington Metropolitan Area Catalog To locate books and other materials held in the 7 libraries on campus UM Libraries online catalog. Consult the Library of Congress Subject Headings for the proper terms to use in your search or consult a reference librarian for assistance. Aladin The shared electronic library catalog of American University, The Catholic University of America, Gallaudet University, George Mason University, The George Washington University, Marymount University, and the University of the District of Columbia. George The Georgetown University Lauinger Library catalog. The Inter-American Development Bank which was established in 1959, was created to assist in the economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB's Felipe Herrera Library houses one of the Washington area's three strongest Latin American collections. Its strengths lie in the social sciences, economics, and culture. It includes over 1,200 periodicals and receives numerous Latin American newspapers. The Library Network serves the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, also known as the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. The collection is strong in the following areas: economics, trade, public policy, international and governmental finance, government statistics, and development issues. For an early print catalog of the library's Latin American and Caribbean collection, through 1975, see volume 1 of The Developing Areas: A Classed Bibliography of the Joint Bank-Fund Library (Mckeldin Reference Stacks HC59.7.W316). For access to early periodicals in the collection see: Economics and Finance: Index to Periodical Articles, 1947-1971 (McKeldin Folio Z7164.E2W34). The Library's online catalog JOLIS is searchable through the Library's web site. The library is for the staff of the IMF and World Bank. Outside researchers must make an appointment to use the library. The Library of Congress houses the largest collection of Latin American research materials in the United States. The Hispanic Reading Room serves as the Latin Americanist's primary starting point for research in the Library and the Manuscript Reading Room an important division within the Library of Congress for researching primary source materials. The Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress edits the Handbook of Latin American Studies. The National Agricultural Library houses a large research collection in 19th and 20th century Latin America. In addition to the agricultural sciences it includes collections strong in Latin American agricultural economics, rural production (farm, ranch, and forest), rural economic development, land usage, land colonization, rural education, agricultural law, commerce, and trade. Search the Agricola database for materials held in the NAL collection. The Oliveira Lima Library located on the ground floor of Mullen library at the Catholic University of America is considered one of the best collections of Luso-Brazilian materials in the United States. It is very strong in Brazilian and Portuguese history, literature and culture. The Organization of American States houses the Columbus Memorial Library, which includes a collection of over 300,000 Latin American related volumes, over 4,500 serial titles (both current and retrospective) and approximately 150,000 government (primarily OAS) documents. All subject areas are well represented. The Smithsonian Institution "maintains 22 branch libraries containing more than 1.5 million volumes and 40,000 rare books." These collections can be searched using the Library Catalog SIRIS. The "Smithsonian archives hold an estimated 50,000 cubic feet of paper documents, seven million still photographs, and thousands of films and audio recordings". These collections can be searched using the Archival, Manuscripts & Photographic Collections Catalog. Grow, Michael. Scholar's Guide to Washington, D.C. for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Washington, D.C.: Woodrow Wilson Center Press, 1992. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1408.G57 1992 Use this guide to identify other important resources on Latin America and the Caribbean located in Washington, D.C. Included are descriptions of hundreds of collections located in libraries, archives, university research centers, federal agencies and international organizations. Gateways to Libraries in Latin America Libweb Links to hundreds of library online catalogs and library web servers in the United States and overseas. Libraries on the Web: Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America Links to library online catalogs in Latin America. LANIC: Libraries & Archives Links to online catalogs and homepages of Latin American research libraries and archives. return to top World Catalogs Use Worldcat and the RLG Union Catalog (RLIN) databases below to identify materials held in hundreds of libraries in the United States and other countries. The materials located through these union catalogs can be requested through interlibrary loan. WorldCat A computer database which contains millions of records of all types of material (books, serials, nonprint media, dissertations, masters theses, archival materials, etc.) cataloged by OCLC member libraries. return to top Country Guides Background Notes. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of State. Irregular. LOCATION (Print version): Government Documents SU DOC CALL NUMBER: S1.123: Brief overview of most of the countries of the world. Countries and Their Cultures Includes essays on over 200 countries that document the myriad ways in which culture defines and separates the nations of the world as much as geographical borders do. Surveys each country's shared values, behaviors and cultural variations from foods and rituals to pastimes and arts. Country Studies The Country Studies are prepared by the Library of Congress and sponsored by the Department of the Army. They are available for most major countries of the world and provide a comprehensive analysis of each country's history, politics, and economics from the perspective of the people who live there. Updated irregularly. LOCATION (Print version): Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: Varies by country. To find source for country of interest do a keyword search in the Library Catalog, country handbook argentina. Europa World Year Book. London: Europa. 1989- . LOCATION: McKeldin Stacks (Latest edition in Mckeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: JN1.E85 Brief overview of most countries of the world. Information includes: recent history, basic economic statistics, government, religion, judicial system, etc. South America, Central America and the Caribbean. London: Europa, 1991- . LOCATION: McKeldin Folio (Latest edition in Mckeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: F1401.S6 Contains similar information to the Europa World Year Book (see above) but the regional focus contains more detail on each of the countries covered. World Factbook. Washington, D.C.: CIA, 1992- . LOCATION (Print version): Government Documents SU DOC CALL NUMBER: PREX 3.15: Gives social, political and demographic descriptions for all countries of the world. return to top Encyclopedias and Handbooks Britannica Online Print version entitled Encyclopedia Britannica: Mckeldin Reference Stacks (1995) CALL NUMBER: AE5.E363 Cambridge Encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1992. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1406.C36 One volume encyclopedia covering the following topics in Latin American studies: physical environment, economy, peoples, history, politics and society and culture. Cambridge History of Latin America. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1984-. LOCATION: McKeldin Stacks CALL NUMBER: Individual volumes are cataloged separately. Do a SERIES BROWSE on the title "Cambridge History of Latin America" in VICTOR, the online catalog, for titles, call numbers, and holdings of individual volumes. Authoritative survey of Latin American history from the late 15th century to the present day. Enciclopedia de México. Ciudad de México: Enciclopedia de México, 1996. 15 volumes. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1204.E46 1996 Multi-volume Spanish language encyclopedia of Mexico. Enciclopedia Universal Ilustrada Europeo-Americana. Barcelona: Espasa, 1907-1930. 70 volumes; appendix 10 volumes; annual supplements for the years 1934-1988. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: AE61.E62 A Multi-volume Spanish language general encyclopedia. Especially strong in Spanish and Spanish-American biography. The 70 volume core set and the appendix volumes are arranged alphabetically by subject. The supplements, which come out annually, have a separate subject index in one volume. Encyclopedia Latina. Danbury, CT : Grolier Academic Reference, 2005. 4 volumes LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.S75 E587 2005. A multi-volume encyclopedia of Latino history and culture. Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts. The Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism. New York: Marshall Cavendish, 1994. 6 volumes. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.A1E58 1994. A multi-volume encyclopedia of multiculturalism in the United States. The Encyclopedia of the Inter-American System. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1997. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1410.A79 1997. Brief entries on major organizations, conferences, documents, and conflicts, including a chronology of principal events in the Inter-American System from 1889 to 1996 and a bibliographic essay. Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultual America Includes essays on specific minority and ethnic groups in the United States, on culture (religions, holidays, customs, language), historical background and settlement patterns. Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America: Primary Documents New York: Gale Research Inc., 1999. 2 volumes LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.A1G15 1999. Includes primary documents such as letters, articles, cartoons, photos and songs which illuminate the experience of culture groups in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. Gran Enciclopedia de Venezuela Caracas : Globe, 1998. 10 volumes. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F2304.G73 1998 Multi-volume Spanish language encyclopedia of Venezuela. Gran Enciclopedia Rialp G.E.R. Madrid: Ediciones Rialp, 1971-76. 24 volumes. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: AE61.G75 A Multi-volume Spanish language general encyclopedia. Handbook of Hispanic Cultures in the United States. Houston, Tex. : Arte Publico Press, 1993-1994. 4 volumes. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.S75H365 1994. A multi-volume encyclopedia of hispanic culture. Includes volumes on anthropology, history, literature & art, and sociology. Handbook of Middle American Indians. Austin: University of Texas Press, 1964-1976. 16 volumes and 5 supplements. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1434.H3 Covers the following topics concerning the Middle American Indians of pre-columbian history: natural environment and early cultures, archaeology, epigraphy, ethnology, literature, linguistics, and social and physical anthropology. Hispanic-American Experience on File. New York : Facts on File, 1999. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.S75H562 1999 Contains "hundreds of maps, graphs, drawings, photographs and other graphic sources of information on the history of people of Hispanic descent in the United States." Latin American History on File. New York : Facts on File, 1996. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1410.C439 1996 Contains "more than 475 maps, graphs, drawings, and other graphic sources of information on the history of Latin America and the Caribbean." The Latino Encyclopedia. New York: Marshall Cavendish, 1996. 6 volumes. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.S75L357 1996. A multi-volume encyclopedia of Latino history and culture. New Iberian World: A Documentary History of the Discovery and Settlement of Latin America to the Early 17th Century. New York: Times Books, 1984. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1411.I18 "A compilation of documents in English translation ... of Iberian-language sources which treat the background, discovery, and conquest of the Americas, ca. 1250-1600." Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005. 4 volumes LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.S75 O97 2005. A multi-volume encyclopedia of Latino history and culture. Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures: the Civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. 3 volumes LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1218.6.O95 2001. Encyclopedia of the mesoamerican cultures of Mexican and Central American countries. Reference Library of Hispanic America. Detroit : Distributed by Educational Guidance Service, 1993. 3 volumes. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.S75R44 1993b return to top Guides to the Literature The following are annotated bibliographies of reference sources useful for researching specific subject areas within Latin American studies. Balay, Robert. Guide to Reference Books. Chicago: American Library Association, 1996. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Desk CALL NUMBER: Z1035.1.G89 1996 The most comprehensive guide to what the editors consider "most useful" reference sources covering almost all subject areas. Bleznick, Donald. A Sourcebook for Hispanic Literature and Language. 3rd ed. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1995. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PC4071.B53 1995 Covington, Paula H. Latin America and the Caribbean: A Critical Guide to Research Sources. New York: Greenwood Press, 1992. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1408.L28 1992 McNeil, Robert A., ed. Latin American Studies: A Basic Guide to Sources. 2nd ed. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1990. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1408.L257 1990 Woodbridge, Hensley Charles. Guide to Reference Works for the Study of the Spanish Language and Literature and Spanish American Literature. 2nd ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 1997. LOCATION: Mckeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PC4071.W66 1997 return to top Language Dictionaries Activa Professional Dictionaries. Elemadrid English Spanish Dictionary. LANIC: Languages. Translator's Home Companion. return to top Major Resources by Subject Use the following resources to locate articles in newspapers, magazines, and journals, book chapters, essays, dissertations, government publications and more. Agricultural and Environmental Studies Agricola.. 1970- . "Agricola is a bibliographic database of citations to the agricultural literature created by the National Agricultural Library and its cooperators. Production of these records in electronic form began in 1970, but the database covers materials in all formats, including printed works from the 15th century. The records describe publications and resources encompassing all aspects of agriculture and allied disciplines, including animal and veterinary sciences, entomology, plant sciences, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, farming and farming systems, agricultural economics, extension and education, food and human nutrition, and earth and environmental sciences." CAB Abstracts. 1973- . (Select CAB Abstracts from the list of databases) A database of citations to the "significant research and dvelopment literature in the fields of agriculture, forestry, aspects of human health, human nutrition, animal health, and the management and conservation of natural resources." Coverage is international in scope, from 1973 to the present. Environmental Science and Pollution Provides Information about articles in the areas of environmental science and pollution. return to top Anthropology Anthropological Index Online. 1957- . "The Anthropological Index Online is based on the journal holdings of The Anthropology Library at the The British Museum (Museum of Mankind) which receives periodicals in all branches of anthropology, from academic institutions and publishers around the world." Anthropological Literature. 1984- . Print version entitled Anthropological Literature: An Index to Periodical Articles and Essays: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (1979-1983, 1989-1997 ) CALL NUMBER: GN1.A58 An index to the journals received by Tozzer Library, the anthropology library of Harvard University. It covers the following areas: archaeology, biological/physical anthropology, cultural/social anthropology, linguistics, and related fields. AnthroSource. Coverage includes a complete electronic archive of all American Anthropological Association journals through 2003 plus current issues for 15 of the AAA's most critical peer-reviewed publications. Social Sciences Citation Index (click on ISI Web of Science) -1992- Print version: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (1966-1998 ) CALL NUMBER: Z7161.S65 Provides author and keyword access to 4,700 journals and several monographic series. Covers a very broad range of the social sciences. return to top Art and Art History Art Abstracts. 9/84- . Print version entitled Art Index: ART REF (1929-1996 ) CALL NUMBER: Z5937.A78 An international index to periodicals, museum bulletins and yearbooks in the areas of archaeology, architecture, art history, city planning, crafts, films, graphic arts, industrial design, interior design, landscape architecture, museology and photography. Art Index Retrospective 1929-1984 . "Art Index Retrospective cites articles from periodicals published throughout the world between 1929 and 1984. Periodical coverage includes English-language periodicals, yearbooks, and museum bulletins, as well as periodicals published in French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Dutch. In addition to articles, Art Index Retrospective indexes reproductions of works of art that appear in indexed periodicals." . ARTBibliographies Modern. 1969- . This database provides comprehensive bibliographic coverage of current literature, articles, books, dissertations, and exhibition catalogs on art and design. Full coverage of the 19th and 20th century is provided. Abstracts are included. Bibliography of the History of Art. 1973- . Covers the literature on all aspects of European and American (including Latin American) art. Oxford Art Online Online dictionary of art which covers all aspects of the visual arts worldwide from prehistory to the present day. return to top Business and Economics Lexis/Nexis. A full text database providing information found in newspapers, news wires, magazines, SEC filings, marketing reports, etc. consisting of thousands of files. Business & Company Resource Center Provides information on public and private companies including company histories, chronologies, investment reports, brief industry overviews and periodical articles. Business Source Complete Covers the journals in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics. EconLit 1969- . Index to major, current economics journals. EIU Country Commerce "A practical guide to regulations, operating conditions and corporate practices in 60 countries." Good place to start when looking for information on doing business in other countries, covers business information from a regulatory perspective. EIU Country Finance "Comprehensive guide to the world's main financial systems, covering banking and associated services, government policies and regulations for 47 countries." Good place to start when looking for information on doing business in other countries, covers business information from a financial perspective. EIU ViewsWire "The EIU produces objective and timely analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment in more than 180 countries." PAIS Archive. 1915 - 1976. The PAIS Archive database contains references to books, essays, and periodical articles. The Archive comprises the records from the print publication: PAIS Annual Cumulated Bulletin which was published from 1915 to 1976. PAIS International. 1972 - present. Contains information about journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference reports, international agency publications, and more from over 120 countries throughout the world. PAIS International includes records from the print PAIS Bulletin from 1977 to the present; and from the print PAIS Foreign Language Index which was published from 1972 at 1990, at which time it merged with the PAIS Bulletin. RDS Business Reference Suite. 1980- . Includes the following databases which can be searched individually or collectively: Business & Industry, Business & Management Practices, and TableBase. Social Sciences Citation Index 1956- .(click on Web of Science and select Social Sciences Citation Index). Provides author and keyword access to thousands of journals and several monographic series. Covers a very broad range of the social sciences. return to top Dissertations Digital Dissertations Full-Text. 1861- . Access to more than 90 percent of the doctoral dissertations accepted each year in North America. The database also covers thousands of dissertations and theses from around the world. return to top Education Education Research Complete. A bibliographic and full text database covering scholarly research and information relating to all areas of education. Topics covered include all levels of education from early childhood to higher education, and all educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, and testing. The database also covers areas of curriculum instruction as well as administration, policy, funding, and related social issues. ERIC. 1966- ERIC is the primary education database and provides access to both the journal literature and nonpublished or "grey" literature in the field of education and related fields. The Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors (McKeldin Reference Stacks Z695.1.E3E34) identifies subject terms used in the CIJE and other ERIC publications. The ERIC database provides an online ERIC thesaurus. return to top Film and Film Industry These sources will lead you to film reviews, popular and scholarly articles on films and film studies and articles on the film industry. Academic Search Premier. 1984- . Provides mostly full text articles from social sciences, humanities, general science, education and multi-cultural journals. This is also a good source of reviews for contemporary films. Arts and Humanities Search (available through the Web of Science). 1996- . Indexes articles from the world's leading arts and humanities journals, plus relevant articles from social science and science journals. Factiva. Covers primarily business and finance publications. Has selective coverage of news related to Latin America. Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text. Provides indexing and abstracts for hundreds of publications, as well as full text for more than 100 journals and nearly 100 books. Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation and restoration, writing, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews. Film Literature Index. (1976-2001) Print version: LOCATION and CALL NUMBER: McKeldin Reference Stacks Z5784.M9F45 (1973-2004) Indexes approximately 300 film journals. IMPORTANT NOTE: The print version of this index is more current than the online version. Hanson, Patricia. Film Review Index. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1986. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Desk CALL NUMBER: PN1995.F54 This two-volume set provides references to film reviews from 1882-1985. Reviews from trade publications, journals, newspapers and books are included. International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers. Chicago: St. James Press, 2000. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PN1997.8.I58 2000 International Index to Film Periodicals. 1972- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: Z5784.M9I55 Indexes approximately 85 film periodicals from around the world. IMDB: Internet Movie Database. Includes reviews, plot summaries, release dates, cast and crew information, box office and business information, and much more on thousands of films. Lexis-Nexis . Includes full-text film reviews and film industry information from newspapers and magazines. Includes the full text of the Los Angeles Times and Daily Variety from the early 1990's to the present and abstracts of the Wall Street Journal from 1973 to the present. Los Angeles Times. 1886-1890,1913-1947,1972- . LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical and Microform Room CALL NUMBER: AN25.L6T5 Index to the Los Angeles Times is available at McKeldin Reference Stacks AI21.L6 for 1972 - present. Los Angeles Times is also searchable through Lexis-Nexis Academic from the early 1990's to the present. . MLA International Bibliography. 1920's- . An international bibliography of literary (including drama and theater), linguistics, and folklore scholarship. Indexes articles, essays, books and book chapters, conference papers, and dissertations. It has some coverage of films and film studies. Magill's Cinema Annual. Annual. 1982- . LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: PN1993.3.M34 Includes essay-length reviews of significant films, including foreign films, released during the year. Includes box office information and references to additional reviews. New York Times Film Reviews. Annual. 1913- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference StacksBR> CALL NUMBER: PN1995.N4 Reprints reviews appearing in the New York Times. Chronologically arranged starting with 1913. New York Times Historical (1851-2001). Full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. Observatorio Mercosur Audiovisual (Mercosur Audiovisual Observatory). El Observatorio del Mercosur Audiovisual (OMA) es un instrumento operativo de la Reunión Especializada de Autoridades Cinematográficas y Audiovisuales del Mercosur y Estados Asociados (RECAM), creado con el fin de obtener, procesar y poner en servicio datos e información del cine de la región Periodicals Index Online Indexes the tables of contents of thousands of periodicals, both U.S. and international, in the humanities and social sciences from their first issues (coverage extends as far back as 1770 for some periodicals) to 1990/91. It has some coverage of films and film studies. RDS Business Reference Suite Time coverage varies by title. This is a combination of three highly complementary databases: Business & Industry, Business & Management Practices, and TableBase. They all can be searched individually or simultaneously. Broad-based international business information database that focuses on facts, figures, events and market information about companies, industries, products and markets. Covers company, industry, market and product information. Includes a lot of statistical data. Variety.com. "Variety.com is the online news service for the entertainment industry insider. It offers the full text of every current article in Daily Variety and Variety (not including some of the special reports)." Although the UM Libraries does not subscribe to Variety.com certain portions of the Web site, such as the Archives are freely available. See HELP: Frequently Asked Question for further information on what is available through the Archives. Variety Film Reviews. Annual. 1983- . LOCATION: McKeldin FolioBR> CALL NUMBER: PN1995.V34 1983 Reproduces the original review as it appeared in Variety starting with 1907. Variety. 1905- . LOCATION: McKeldin Library Periodicals Room CALL NUMBER: Microfilm PN2000 .V3 Major film and theater trade publication. return to top Geography (Including Migration and Population Studies) The Maps & GIS Unit of the Government Documents Department at McKeldin Library has a large printed map collection plus two GIS (Geographic Information System) workstations and a collection of digital spatial data. Perry Castañeda Map Collection Terrific collection of online maps - most are in the public domain. Popline. 1970- . Popline covers the areas of family planning population law and policy, and primary health care, including maternal/child health in developing countries. It is international in scope, and includes journal articles, monographs, technical reports, and unpublished works. The database is searchable using keywords as well as MeSH subject headings. Population Index. 1986-2000. Print version: McKeldin Reference Stacks (1937- ) CALL NUMBER: Z 7164.D3P83 Covers demographic information culled from books, journals, and dissertations dealing with fertility, mortality, population size/growth, migration, demographic and economic interrelations. Social Sciences Citation Index 1956- .(click on Web of Science and select Social Sciences Citation Index). Provides author and keyword access to thousands of journals and several monographic series. Covers a very broad range of the social sciences. return to top History America: History and Life 1967- . Print version: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (1955-1998 ) CALL NUMBER: Z1236.A48 Indexes and abstracts journal articles and dissertations in the areas of United States and Canadian history, from prehistory to the present. Historical Abstracts. 1967- . Print version: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (1955-1970) CALL NUMBER: D299.H5 Indexes and abstracts journal articles and dissertations in world history from 1450 to the present. Excludes works on United States and Canadian history which are covered in America: History and Life. Keesings's Record of World Events Online Culled from the world's press and information services, Keesing's distills political, economic and social events into concise, detailed reports. Coverage is from 1960 to the present. Social Sciences Citation Index 1956- .(click on Web of Science and select Social Sciences Citation Index). Provides author and keyword access to thousands of journals and several monographic series. Covers a very broad range of the social sciences. return to top Latin American and Latina/o Studies CLASE: Citas Latinoamericanas en Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades Index to approximately 1,500 humanities and social sciences journals published in Latin America and the Caribbean. Includes links to some full-text articles. Hint: The host server may be slow at times. If you get a time-out message you may have to repeat your search several times. Chicano Database* 1967 - . Information on articles and other materials on Mexican-Americans and the broader Latina/o cultures including Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and Central American immigrants. Ethnic Newswatch. 1995- . This full text database "is a comprehensive collection of newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press. It provides a rich collection of articles, editorials, and review with a broad diversity of perspectives and viewpoints." Handbook of Latin American Studies. 1935- . Print version: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (1935-1952, 1957-1984, 1989-.) CALL NUMBER: Z1605.H23 This annotated bibliography references key books and articles published on various aspects of Latin American studies. In the print version, separate volumes (one covering the humanities and one covering the social sciences) are published alternate years. HAPI Online (Hispanic American Periodicals Index) 1970-. HAPI contains citations to articles, book reviews, documents, original literary works, and other materials from over 500 key social science and humanities journals published in Latin America and throughout the world. Its coverage includes information about Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, the United States-Mexico border region and Hispanics in the United States. LANIC Media and Communications in Latin America . Provides access to newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and other media in Latin America. Latin Americanist Research Resources Project This database provides access to the tables of contents of more than 800 journals, primarily in the humanities and social sciences, published in Latin America. Latindex. Directory of scholarly journals and journals of academic interest published in Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal. Red de Revistas Científicas de América Latina, el Caribe, España y Portugal (Redalyc) Full-text database of a selected number of mostly peer reviewed Latin American journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Coverage is from 1993 to the present and articles are published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Red de Bibliotecas Virtuales de Ciencias Sociales de América Latina y el Caribe de la Red CLACSO. Full-text database of a selected number of social science journals from Latin American and the Spanish Caribbean. Coverage is from 2003 to the present. Also provides access to e-books and some theses. SciELO: Scientific Electronic Library Online Full-text database of a selected number of peer reviewed Latin American science and social science journals Coverage is from 1997 to the present and articles are published in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. return to top Law ASILEX Contains bibliographic information on American Society of International Law periodical publications such as the American Journal of International Law, International Legal Materials (1990-2001) and Books and Occasional Papers (1964-2001). Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Viewswire Daily news updates on 195 countries covering politics, economies, finance, business, and regulations plus access to Country Reports. Lexis-Nexis Academic Legal research section contains EU law (legislation and treaties) and case law from selected countries. Also, mostly full-text access to US and international newspapers, journals, wire services, and news transcripts. RAVE Citations to recent articles and decisions in public international law from 1995; updated every three months. United Nations Treaty Collection Online "Treaty reference information made available for the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS) at this site corresponds to treaties and subsequent actions registered up to April 1998. The complete text of treaties corresponds to treaties and subsequent actions registered approximately up to February 1998. Currently, the UNTS is being expanded at the rate of over 100 new volumes per year." Also included are the Status of Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary General as of 1 December 2000, the Texts of Recently Deposited Multilateral Treaties, and photographs of signature ceremonies. return to top Linguistics Bibligraphie Linguistischer Literatur. 1978- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: P3.B51 Indexes periodical articles, essays, and proceedings in the areas of general linguistics, German, English, and Romance linguistics. LLBA: Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts. 1973 - . A major indexing and abstracting service in linguistics and related areas. Strong coverage in the areas of applied linguistics, descriptive linguistics, and psycholinguistics. Also covers syntax, sociolinguistics, theory of linguistics, interpersonal behavior and communication, semantics, phonetics, phonology, discourse analysis and poetics. MLA International Bibliography. 1920's- . An international bibliography of literary (including drama and theater), linguistics, and folklore scholarship. Indexes articles, essays, books and book chapters, conference papers, and dissertations. Romanische Bibliographie. 1965- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PC3.R49 Bibliography on Romance linguistics, language, and literature. return to top Literature These sources will lead you to book reviews and/or scholarly artices on literary works and topics. Book Review Digest LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks1905- CALL NUMBER: Z1219.C96 Indexes book reviews from approximately 100 English language popular periodicals. Book Review Index 1965- . Indexes book reviews appearing in over 600 general and scholarly periodicals. Cambridge History of Latin American Literature. 1996. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PQ7081.A1C35 1996 Contemporary Literary Criticism Detroit: Gale Research, 1973- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PN94.C6 "Excerpts from criticism of the works of novelists, poets, playwrights, short story writers, scriptwriters and other creative writers". Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature. London: Fitzroy Dearborn, 1997. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PQ7081.A1E56 1997 "Contains entries on writers, works and topics relating to the literature of Latin America, including survey articles on all the continent's individual countries." Johns Hopkins Guide to Literary Theory. Essays defining literary terms and explaining literary theories, periods, movements. Biographical information about writers, literary theorists and cultural critics. GenderWatch. 1974- . Full text database comprised primarily of the many ongoing periodicals that deal with gender issues, including academic and scholarly journals, regional publications, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, booklets and reports. Contains archival material, in some cases as far back as 1974. Literature Resource Center "Provides access to biographies, bibliographies, and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline." MLA Bibliography. 1920's- . An international bibliography of literary, linguistics, and folklore scholarship. Indexes articles, essays, books and book chapters, conference papers, and dissertations. Periodicals Index Online Indexes the tables of contents of thousands of periodicals, both U.S. and international, in the humanities and social sciences from their first issues (coverage extends as far back as 1770 for some periodicals) to 1990/91. It provides excellent coverage of scholarly book reviews. Year's Work in Modern Language Studies. Annual. 1929/30- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PB1.Y45 Critical survey of work done in modern languages and literature. return to top Multidisciplinary Academic Search Premier. 1984- . "Academic Search Elite provides full text for over 1,250 academic, social sciences, humanities, general science, education and multi-cultural journals. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for nearly 2,880 journals. Full text backfiles go as far back as January of 1990, while indexing and abstract backfiles go as far back as January of 1984." Lexis/Nexis Full text database offering access to hundreds of files. Sources online include national and international newspapers, transcripts, magazines, company annual reports, magazines, etc. Ingenta. 1988- . Citations (some with summaries) from tables of contents of over 17,000 serials (both popular magazines and scholarly journals) in all fields. return to top Music All Music Guide: The Definitive Guide to Popular Music. San Francisco: Backbeat Books / All media Guide, 200 . LOCATION: PA LIB REF CALL NUMBER: ML156.9.A38 2001 A large annotated discography of current and past releases, including many from Latin America (Jobim, Olodum, etc.). The All Music Guide covers "Western" pop music better than other genres, but it can still be useful for researching Latin American music as well. Diccionario de la Música Española e Hispanoamericana. Madrid: Sociedad General de Autores y Editores, 1999. LOCATION: PA LIB REF CALL NUMBER: ML101.S7D53 1999 vols. 1-8 (a-q) Doctoral Dissertations in Musicology Online DDM-Online is a database of bibliographic records for completed dissertations and new dissertation topics in the fields of musicology, music theory, and ethnomusicology, as well as in related musical, scientific, and humanistic disciplines. It contains more than 11,600 records (November 2002), including the contents of the earlier printed editions of Doctoral Dissertations in Musicology. Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online A comprehensive online resource devoted to music research of all the world's peoples. Latin American Music Center LAMC fosters the research and performance of Latin American art music. The LAMC Library is one of the most complete collections of Latin American art music in the world. The collection includes rare manuscripts and published scores, records and books, anthologies of colonial music, photographs of musicians, periodicals, microfilms and miscellaneous documents. Museum of Image and Sound The MIS (Museu da Imagem e do Som) is an important source of historical information about Rio de Janeiro City. Here you will find collections pertaining to 20th century popular music in Rio, including videotaped interviews with important musicians and a huge collection of photos, records, books, interviews, and documentation about Brazilian music (popular and classical). Music Index Online 1979- . Print version PALIB REF ML118.M84 (1949-1999.) Indexes more than 670 international music periodicals. Covers classical and popular music, including musicological and organological topics, plus book reviews, record reviews, first performances, and obituaries. MusicHound World: The Essential Album Guide. Detroit: Visible Ink, 2000. . LOCATION: PA LIB REF CALL NUMBER: ML156.4. W63 M87 2000 An annotated discography of "world" music. Includes background information on the performers and their music and a performer / country index (p. 993-99). Oxford Music Online Provides full-text access to the following standard reference sources: The New Grove Dictionary of Music & Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, and The Oxford Companion to Music. RILM Abstract of Music Literature 1967-. RILM indexes the whole range of scholarly literature in music, going beyond journal articles to include books, conference proceedings, bibliographies, catalogues, dissertations, festschriften, iconographies, critical commentaries to complete works, ethnographic recordings and videos, reviews, and more. Schuursma, Ann Briegleb. Ethnomusicology Research: A Select Annotated Bibliography. New York: Garland Publishing, 1992. LOCATION: PA LIB REF CALL NUMBER: ML128 .E8 S4 1992 A guide to the most significant and representative literature (1992) in the field of ethnomusicology. The annotated citations are divided into five subject categories: history of ethnomusicology, theory and method, fieldwork methods, musical analysis, and sources from related disciplines. return to top Political Science CIAO: Columbia International Affairs Online 1991 -. International affairs site that "publishes a wide range of scholarship from 1991 on that includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, and proceedings from conferences." EIU ViewsWire "The EIU produces objective and timely analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment in more than 180 countries." Historical Abstracts. 1967- . Print version: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (1955-1970) CALL NUMBER: D299.H5 Indexes and abstracts journal articles and dissertations in world history from 1450 to the present. Excludes works on United States and Canadian history which are covered in America: History and Life. International Political Science Abstracts. Print version: McKeldin Reference Stacks (1951- ) CALL NUMBER: JA36.I55 A bibliographic database that indexes and abstracts articles from periodicals published throughout the world. Keesings's Record of World Events Online Culled from the world's press and information services, Keesing's distills political, economic and social events into concise, detailed reports. Coverage is from 1960 to the present. PAIS Archive. 1915 - 1976. The PAIS Archive database contains references to books, essays, and periodical articles. The Archive comprises the records from the print publication: PAIS Annual Cumulated Bulletin which was published from 1915 to 1976. PAIS International. 1972 - present. Contains information about journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference reports, international agency publications, and more from over 120 countries throughout the world. PAIS International includes records from the print PAIS Bulletin from 1977 to the present; and from the print PAIS Foreign Language Index which was published from 1972 at 1990, at which time it merged with the PAIS Bulletin. Ser en el 2000: Database of Security and Defense Non-profit organization web site "with the declared purpose of promoting the debate upon security and defense problems, on the national, regional and international levels." Social Sciences Citation Index 1956- .(click on Web of Science and select Social Sciences Citation Index). Provides author and keyword access to thousands of journals and several monographic series. Covers a very broad range of the social sciences. Women in Politics Bibliographic Database Online index to books and articles on the subject of women in politics; international in scope. Worldwide Political Science Abstracts 1975 - . Provides references and abstracts from public affairs magazines, major newspapers, professional journals, and books devoted to politics and political analyis. return to top Psychology PsychINFO 1887- . This is the primary indexing and abstracting service in the field of psychology and related fields. Indexes journal articles, books and book chapters. Social Sciences Citation Index 1956- .(click on Web of Science and select Social Sciences Citation Index). Provides author and keyword access to thousands of journals and several monographic series. Covers a very broad range of the social sciences. return to top Religion ATLA Religion. 1949- . "This file contains citations from international titles and approximately 13,000 multi-author works in and related to the field of religion. It also includes a full range of index citations to journal articles, essays in multi-author works, book reviews and Doctor of Ministry Projects." Catholic Periodical and Literature Index. 1930- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: AI3.C321 Index to over 130 periodicals. Excellent coverage of the Catholic Church in Latin America and the Caribbean. Religious and Theological Abstracts. 1958 - . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: BR1.R286 Indexes and abstracts articles from about 400 international periodicals. Abstracts are classified into biblical, theological, historical, and practical. Subject, author, scripture indexes. return to top Sociology Family & Society Studies Worldwide. 1970- . This database covers policy and practice literature in the fields of family science, human ecology and human development. It indexes professional journals, books, popular literature, conference papers, government reports and other sources. Social Sciences Citation Index 1956- .(click on Web of Science and select Social Sciences Citation Index). Provides author and keyword access to thousands of journals and several monographic series. Covers a very broad range of the social sciences. SocIndex. 1974- . Offers coverage of sociology and related areas of study. These include abortion, criminology & criminal justice, demography, ethnic & racial studies, gender studies, marriage & family, political sociology, religion, rural & urban sociology, social development, social psychology, social structure, social work, socio-cultural anthropology, sociological history, sociological research, sociological theory, substance abuse & other addictions, violence and many others. return to top Theater International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance. 1984- . Covers all aspects of theatre, performance and dance. Indexes articles, books, book articles, dissertations, and newspapers published worldwide. MLA International Bibliography. 1920's- . An international bibliography of literary (including drama and theater), linguistics, and folklore scholarship. Includes information about articles, essays, books, book chapters, conference papers and dissertations. Year's Work in Modern Language Studies. Annual, 1929/30- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: PB1.Y45 Critical survey of work done in modern languages and literature. return to top Women and Gender Studies Contemporary Women's Issues. 1995- . This database "provides full text access to global information on women. It includes journals, newsletters, and research reports from non-profit groups and government and international agencies. Information on women in over 150 countries is compiled in a single collection, bringing together such disciplines as sociology, psychology, health, education and human rights." Coverage is 1995 - present. GenderWatch . 1974 -. Full text database comprised primarily of the many ongoing periodicals that deal with gender issues, including academic and scholarly journals, regional publications, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, booklets and reports. Contains archival material, in some cases as far back as 1974. LGBT Life. 1974 -. This is the most inclusive online index to literature that pertains to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. It covers more than 80 GLBT-specific core periodicals, over 70 priority periodicals, and over 5,000 selected monograph, newsletter, case study, and dissertation titles. Women in Politics Bibliographic Database Online index to books and articles on the subject of women in politics; international in scope. Women's Studies International. 1972- . (Select Women's Resources International from the list of databases) This database is a combination of the following files: Women Studies Abstracts (1984 - present), Women's Studies Database (1972 - present), Women Studies Librarian (4 files), New Books on Women & Feminism (1987 - present), WAVE: Women's Audiovisuals in English: A Guide to Nonprint Resources in Women's Studies (1985-1990), Women, Race, and Ethnicity: A Bibliography (1970-1990). The History of Women and Science, Health and Technology: A Bibliographic Guide to the Professions and the Disciplines (1970-1995), Women of Color and Southern Women (1975 - present), Women's Health and Development: An Annotated Bibliography (1995). return to top Internet Gateways for Latin American Studies The following are some of the most extensive gateways to Internet resources on Latin America and the Caribbean. Andanzas al Web Latino links to Latino/U.S.-Mexico border resources. Internet Resources for Latin America Compiled by Molly Molloy of the New Mexico State University Library, this is an extensive site to Internet resources on Latin America. It includes the following categories: Information Products & Services; List of Lists & Newsgroups; Resources on Latin American Networking. Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) Managed by the Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin this is an extensive site to Internet resources concerning Latin America. It is organized by country and subject categories such as: environment, indigenous, government, history, human rights, literature, libraries, news and many others. Latin World A commercial directory of Latin American Internet sites. Organized by country and then subdivided by the following topics: business, culture, economics & finance, education & research, government & politics, news, sports and travel. Portals to the World: Iberia, the Caribbean, and Latin America Managed by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress, this is an extensive site to Internet resources related to Latin America, the Caribbean, and Iberia. Portal Eldigoras Links to literary resources. return to top Primary Sources Archives and Manuscripts The following sources are useful for identifying primary source materials held in archival and manuscript collections in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Local Archives The National Archives and Records Administration is the official repository for records of the United States government. Much of the materials in this collection includes documents relating to foreign nations and their dealings with the United States. To begin researching materials on Latin America consult Guide to Materials on Latin America in the National Archives of the United States (McKeldin Reference Stacks CD3028.L37U54 1974). For a guide to the full collection consult Guide to the National Archives of the United States (McKeldin Reference Stacks CD3023.U54 1974). The Archival Research Catalog (ARC) is the online catalog of NARA's nationwide holdings in the Washington, DC area, Regional Archives and Presidential Libraries. National Security Archive "The Archive is simultaneously a research institute on international affairs, a library and archive of declassified U.S. documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, a public interest law firm defending and expanding public access to government information through the FOIA, and an indexer and publisher of the documents in books, microfiche, and electronic formats" Many of the documents from the Archive are available in digital form through Digital National Security Archives Library of Congress Hispanic and Portuguese Collections: An Illustrated Guide Print version Government Documents SU DOC CALL NUMBER: LC 1.6/4:H: 62/3 The Smithsonian The Smithsonian archives hold an estimated 50,000 cubic feet of paper documents, seven million still photographs, and thousands of films and audio recordings. The archives collection is searchable through the SIRIS Catalog return to top Catalogs, Directories, and Gateways The following provide information on and/or links to archives and manuscript collections worldwide. Center for Research Libraries "The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) is an international consortium of colleges, universities and libraries that makes available scholarly research resources to users everywhere. Its outstanding collections include more than 3.5 million volumes of research materials rarely held in North American libraries." Of interest to Latin Americanists is the The Latin American Microform Project (LAMP) which includes microform and digitized "collections of unique, scarce, rare and/or bulky and voluminous research materials pertaining to Latin America". The LAMP Holdings contains the definitive listing of all materials collected by LAMP. Directorio Web de Archivos Iberoamericanos Provides links to Web sites of archive and manuscript repositories in Latin America. The Historical Text Archive Maintained at Mississippi State University, this archive is an excellent resource for historical documents, as well as current research, on many regions and subtopics within world history. LANIC: Libraries & Archives Links to online catalogs and homepages of Latin American research libraries and archives. Repositories of Primary Sources Provides links to Web sites of archive and manuscript repositories around the world, including many in Latin America. UNESCO Archives Portal Includes links to national archives, regional and state archives, municipal archives and universities and research institutions archives worldwide. WorldCat Provides access to thousands of cataloged records of archival, manuscript, and special collection materials housed in OCLC member libraries. return to top Research Guides The following are published guides to research collections containing archival and manuscript collections. Grieb, Kenneth J., ed. Research Guide to Central America and the Caribbean. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press, 1985. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F2161.R47 1985 Leonard, Thomas M. A Guide to Central American Collections in the United States. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1994. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1436.L45 McNeil, Robert A., ed. Latin American Studies: A Basic Guide to Sources. 2nd ed. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1990. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1408.L257 1990 This guide includes chapters on "Manuscripts and Archives", "Newspapers and News Magazines", "Periodicals" and "Official Publications" Perez, Louis A. A Guide to Cuban Collections in the United States. New York: Greenwood Press, 1991. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1776.P46 Tepaske, John J., ed. Research Guide to Andean History: Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Durham, N.C.: Duke University Press, 1981. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F3221.R47 Werlich, David P. Research Tools for Latin American Historians: A Select, Annotated Bibliography. New York: Garland, 1980. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1408.W47 return to top Government Information American Governments on the World Wide Web Links to official government web sites. Government Links: US Federal, State, and Local Guide to Internet sites prepared by the UM Libraries' Government Documents department. Guide to Researching U.S. Legislative History Tutorial prepared for UM GVPT class - contains print and electronic resources. Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Links to the Parline Database of national parliaments, which can be searched by country, region, or sub-region; and the Parlit Database, a searchable bibliography of literature on parliamentary and electoral topics, plus a "Women in Politics" bibliographic database. Latin American and Caribbean Government Documents Project Organizes and describes the many Latin American official documents now available via the Internet. The project includes the following types of documents: statistical sources, executive and ministerial documents, national legislative documents, and national judicial documents. Latin American Government Documents Archive (LAGDA) "(LAGDA) seeks to preserve and facilitate access to a wide range of ministerial and presidential documents from 18 Latin American and Caribbean countries. The Archive contains copies of the Web sites of approximately 300 government ministries and presidencies." Political Database of the Americas This site provides documentary and statistical political information on Latin America, including constitutions, electoral laws, legislative and executive branch information and election data. United Nations Treaties "Treaty reference information made available for the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS) at this site corresponds to treaties and subsequent actions registered up to April 1998. The complete text of treaties corresponds to treaties and subsequent actions registered approximately up to February 1998. Currently, the UNTS is being expanded at the rate of over 100 new volumes per year." Also included are the Status of Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary General as of 1 December 2000, the Texts of Recently Deposited Multilateral Treaties, and photographs of signature ceremonies. U.S. Government Information, Maps and GIS Services Located on the 4th floor of McKeldin Library, this unit houses most of the Libraries' U.S. government documents. University of Maryland Libraries, Marylandia and Rare Books Collection Located in the Maryland Room on the first floor of Hornbake Library, this collection strives to obtain all published Maryland state documents. return to top Intergovernmental/Mulitlateral Organizations CEPAL/ECLAC Enlaces Links to many intergovernmental/mulitlateral Organizations. The Library Network Serves the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, also known as the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. The collection is strong in the following areas: economics, trade, public policy, international and governmental finance, government statistics, and development issues. For an early print catalog of the library's Latin American and Caribbean collection, through 1975, see volume 1 of The Developing Areas: A Classed Bibliography of the Joint Bank-Fund Library (McKeldin Reference Stacks HC59.7.W316). For access to early periodicals in the collection see: Economics and Finance: Index to Periodical Articles, 1947-1971 (McKeldin Folio Z7164.E2W34). The Library's online catalog JOLIS is searchable through the Library's web site. The library is for the staff of the IMF and World Bank. Outside researchers must make an appointment to use the library. Inter-American Development Bank "The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is an international financial institution created in 1959 to help accelerate the economic and social development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB Group also includes the Inter-American Investment Corporation and the Multilateral Investment Fund, which promote private sector development in the region." This site provides electronic versions of many of the institution's printed documents. Organization of American States (OAS) Made up of 35 member states within the Americas, the OAS's major goals are "strengthening freedom of speech and thought as a basic human right, promoting greater participation by civil society in decision-making at all levels of government, improving cooperation to address the problem of illegal drugs; and supporting the process to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas." This site provides electronic versions of many of the organization's printed documents. Pan-American Health Organization Part of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pan-American Health Organization's "essential mission is to strengthen national and local health systems and improve the health of the peoples of the Americas, in collaboration with Ministries of Health, other government and international agencies, nongovernmental organizations, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and many others." This site provides electronic versions of many of the organization's printed documents. SourceOECD From the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. Online, full-text access to OECD's publications from 1998 to the resent, including reports, periodicals, and monographs. UN Web This site is the Official Web Site Locator for the United Nations System of Organizations. The site provides a fast and easy way to link to the home pages of the various United Nations organizations, such as FAO, ECLAC, UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, World Bank and the extensive information provided by each of these agencies. return to top Law Fletcher School Multilaterals Project Links to multilateral conventions organized by broad topic areas. Global Legal Information Network Library of Congress site "maintains and provides a database of laws, regulations, and other complementary legal sources." ICL Country Index: Constitutional Documents Contains links to national constitutions plus brief background descriptions of the constitutional development in each country. International Court of Justice "Provides links to all contentious cases and advisory opinions referred to the Court since 1946" plus other documents. International Law Reports Contains the reports of many kinds of international adjudications. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks CALL NUMBER: JX68.A65 HOLDINGS: v.23-42, v.48- (1956-1971,1975- ) International Legal Materials "Each 250-page issue contains the full texts of important treaties and agreements, judicial and arbitral decisions, national legislation, international organizations resolutions and other documents. A content summary precedes each document, many of which are accompanied by authored introductions. Status information for treaties also appears in each issue." Lexis-Nexis Academic Legal research section contains EU law (legislation and treaties) and case law from selected countries. Also, mostly full-text access to US and international newspapers, journals, wire services, and news transcripts. Project Diana: Online Human Rights Archive Yale Law School site with online cases and documents. United Nations Treaties "Treaty reference information made available for the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS) at this site corresponds to treaties and subsequent actions registered up to April 1998. The complete text of treaties corresponds to treaties and subsequent actions registered approximately up to February 1998. Currently, the UNTS is being expanded at the rate of over 100 new volumes per year." Also included are the Status of Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary General as of 1 December 2000, the Texts of Recently Deposited Multilateral Treaties, and photographs of signature ceremonies. University of Minnesota Human Rights Library Online human rights treaties and other instruments; searchable by keyword. Libraries Inter-American Development Bank Established in 1959, the IDB was created to assist in the economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB's Felipe Herrera Library houses one of the Washington area's three strongest Latin American collections. Its strengths lie in the social sciences, economics, and culture. It includes over 1,200 periodicals and receives numerous Latin American newspapers. Library Network Serves the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, also known as the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. The collection is strong in the following areas: economics, trade, public policy, international and governmental finance, government statistics, and development issues. For an early print catalog of the library's Latin American and Caribbean collection, through 1975, see volume 1 of The Developing Areas: A Classed Bibliography of the Joint Bank-Fund Library (McKeldin Reference Stacks HC59.7.W316). For access to early periodicals in the collection see: Economics and Finance: Index to Periodical Articles, 1947-1971 (McKeldin Folio Z7164.E2W34). The Library's online catalog JOLIS is searchable through the Library's web site. The library is for the staff of the IMF and World Bank. Outside researchers must make an appointment to use the library. Library of Congress The Library of Congress houses the largest collection of Latin American research materials in the United States. The Hispanic Reading Room serves as the Latin Americanist's primary starting point for research in the Library and the Manuscript Reading Room an important division within the Library of Congress for researching primary source materials. The Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress edits the Handbook of Latin American Studies. National Agricultural Library Houses a large research collection in 19th and 20th century Latin America. In addition to the agricultural sciences it includes collections strong in Latin American agricultural economics, rural production (farm, ranch, and forest), rural economic development, land usage, land colonization, rural education, agricultural law, commerce, and trade. Search the Agricola database for materials held in the NAL collection. Oliveira Lima Library Located on the ground floor of Mullen library at the Catholic University of America this is considered one of the best collections of Luso-Brazilian materials in the United States. It is very strong in Brazilian and Portuguese history, literature and culture. Organization of American States Houses the Columbus Memorial Library, which includes a collection of over 300,000 Latin American related volumes, over 4,500 serial titles (both current and retrospective) and approximately 150,000 government (primarily OAS) documents. All subject areas are well represented. Smithsonian Institution Libraries The Smithsonian's 22 branch libraries contain more than 1.5 million volumes, including 40,000 rare books. The Libraries' collections are searchable through the SIRIS Catalog Libweb Links to hundreds of library online catalogs and library web servers in the United States and overseas. Libraries on the Web: Mexico, the Caribbean, Cenral America, and South America Links to library online catalogs in Latin America. LANIC: Libraries & Archives Links to online catalogs and homepages of Latin American research libraries and archives. return to top Microform Collections Center for Research Libraries "The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) is an international consortium of colleges, universities and libraries that makes available scholarly research resources to users everywhere. Its outstanding collections include more than 3.5 million volumes of research materials rarely held in North American libraries." Of interest to Latin Americanists is the The Latin American Microform Project (LAMP) which includes microform and digitized "collections of unique, scarce, rare and/or bulky and voluminous research materials pertaining to Latin America". The LAMP Holdings List contains the definitive listing of all materials collected by LAMP. UM Libraries Microfom Collections . The UM Libraries have numerous collections of primary source material in microfom. The bulk of these collections are held in McKeldin Library and can be found in McKeldin's Periodicals-Microforms Room. Collections are listed here by names of issuing countries or organizations, or by title, as appropriate. Most have specialized indexes. return to top Museums Art History Resources on the Web: Museums & Galleries Links to museums worldwide. Instituto Latinoamericano de Museos Links to museums in Latin America. International Council of Museums (ICOM) ICOM maintains a directory of online museums (ICOM) LANIC: Museums Links to museums in Latin America. Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest musuem complex and research organization. It is composed of sixteen museums and galleries, and a collection numbering over 142 million objects. The World of Learning. London : Allen & Unwin, Annual publication. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Desk (latest edition) CALL NUMBER: AS2.W6 Worldwide directory of museums, learned institutions and societies, universities, academies and institutes, and societies. return to top Directories & Listings of NGOs and other Organizatations, Associations and Agencies Red de Instituciones Sociales de America Latina y el Caribe A database of NGOs in Latin America and the Caribbean. LANIC: Non Governmental Organizations A directory of resources for locating Latin American and international NGOs. return to top News Sources (Newspapers, Radio and Television) American Periodical Series (APS) Includes digitized images of the pages of American magazines and journals published between 1741 and the early 20th century. Abyz News Links Links to over 15,600 newspapers and other news sources from around the world. Daily report. Latin America. Index. 11/78-7/96. LOCATION: Government Documents LC DOC CALL NUMBER: F1401.D332 Index to the Daily report. Latin America. These are translations by the U.S. Foreign Broadcast Information Service, a government agency, which monitors and translates newspapers, radio and television broadcasts, and statements of foreign governments. The full text of the Daily report is available on microfiche in the Government Documents room from 1974 to July 1996 at PrEx 7.10:FBIS-LAT-. Factiva. Covers primarily business and finance publications, but has selected titles in other social science areas such as sociology, economics, & psychology. Has selective coverage of news related to Latin America. FBIS Publications. Jan-Dec 1996- . LOCATION: CD-ROM; McKeldin Government Documents Room CALL NUMBER: PREX7.10/3 (Ask for CD-ROM at Service Desk) Full text translations of newspaper articles, radio, television broadcasts and statements of foreign governments searchable via CD ROM software. Copyright restrictions apply to this material. For earlier years translation access see entry above, the Daily reports. Latin America. Index. Foreign Newspaper Database (For the most comprehensive information consult the CRL Catalog. A microfilm collection of extensive runs of over 6,000 foreign newspaper titles, including many published in Latin American countries. These materials may be borrowed from the Center for Research Libraries (CRL) for extended loan periods through the UM Libraries' Interlibrary Loan Department. For the most comprehensive information on CRL Foreign Newspapers, consult the CRL Catalog. Latin American Newspapers in United States Libraries: A Union List Compiled in the Serial Division, Library of Congress. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: Z6947.L36 Lexis Nexis Academic. A full text database offering access to hundred of newspapers, magazines, and other news sources. Includes, major domestic newspapers (New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor and others) as well as news sources from many other regions of the world, including Latin America. The Times Index. 1790- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: AI21.T462 (call number varies slightly over the years) Index to the London Times newspaper which the Library has on microfilm since 1788 in the Microform/Periodicals Room, call number: AN183.L6T5. New York Times Historical (1851-2001). Full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. New York Times Index. 1851- . LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: AI21.N44 Print index to the New York Times newspaper which the Library has on microfilm since 1857 in the Microform/Periodicals Room, call number: AN53.N4T5. LANIC Media and Communications in Latin America Provides access to newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and other media in Latin America. Periodicals Index Online Information on articles published in more than 2,000 humanities and social sciences periodicals, from as early as the eighteenth century to the early 1990s. McNeil, Robert A., ed. Latin American Studies: A Basic Guide to Sources. 2nd ed. Metuchen, N.J.: Scarecrow Press, 1990. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: F1408.L257 1990 This guide includes chapters on "Newspapers and News Magazines" and "Periodicals". Washington Post Historical (1877-1988). Full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue. World News Connection. 1994 - . This database contains full text and summaries of newspaper articles, television and radio broadcasts, conference proceedings, periodicals, and non-classified technical reports, from countries around the world including Latin America and the Caribbean. All sources are translated from their original language into English. Generally, new information is available within 48-72 hours from the time of original publication or broadcast. WWITV: WorldWide Internet TV Links to television stations worldwide. return to top Statistics The following titles are important sources of information for gathering different kind of statistical data; economic, educational, population demographics, trade, etc. Web Gateways to Statistical Data Online Sources of International Statistics This excellent guide links to numerous websites that contain statistical data compiled by governments and international organizations such as the *Inter-American Development Bank, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the Organization of American States (OAS), the Pan American Health Organization, the United Nations, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization. The majority of these sources are free-of-charge and accessible to anyone with access to the World Wide Web. Directory of Official Statistical Agencies & Societies* An online directory of worldwide international and national official statistical sgencies and national statistical societies LANIC: Statistics This Web site links to official government statistical gencies in Latin America Latin American Statistical Sources This Web site links to Latin American national statistical bureaus and sources of international statistics return to top Historical Statistics International Historical Statistics: the Americas, 1750-1993. London, MacMillan: 1998. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: HA175.M55 1998 Includes time series data, as well as demographic, labor force, economic, financial, and educational statistics by country. Historical Statistics of the States of the United States: Two Centuries of the Census 1790-1990. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1993. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: HA214.D63 1993 Historical statistics of the United States, colonial times to 1970. Washington, D.C.: GPO, 1975. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: HA202.B87 1975 Parts 1 and 2 return to top Basic Statistics ArcWorld. LOCATION: Government Documents Desk This database contains country boundaries, latitude/longitude grids, and more than 500 national-level statistical attributes such as literacy rates, life expectancy, women in the labor force, deforestation rates, etc. These statistical attributes can be used to develop custom made maps. International Marketing Data and Statistics. 1978/1979- . London: Euromonitor Publications Ltd. Annual. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: HA42.I56 Comparative statistical data for some 150 non-European countries arranged in 24 sections covering: demographic trends, economic indicators, consumer expenditure patterns, retailing advertising, consumer market sizes, consumer prices, costs, health & living standards, etc. SourceOECD From the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development. Online, full-text access to OECD's publications from 1998 to the resent, including reports, periodicals, and monographs. Statistical Abstract of the United States . Washington : G.P.O., 1878 - .. LOCATION: Government Documents Reference, 1878-1905,1907-1908,1911,1913-1915,1917-1926,1928-1952, 1954- . Latest edition of the Abstract is available electronically. CALL NUMBER: HA202.U5 Statistical Yearbook. 1948- . New York: United Nations. Annual. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks; Latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks; Current CD-ROM edition in Government Documents CALL NUMBER: HA12.5.U63 "Internationally comparable statistics on UN countries"; tables often cover a 10 year period. Tables include information on population, wages, prices, finance, health, education, culture, industrial production, energy, external trade, etc. Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean. Print version available for 1985-1991, 1995, 1998-present in McKeldin Periodicals (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks) at HA751.U52 Covers economic and social development, population, domestic prices, external trade, employment, social conditions, and more. Statistics Sources. 1962- . Detroit, MI: Gale Research. Annual. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks CALL NUMBER: Z7551.S84 Subject guide to general U.S. and international statistics such as industrial, business, social, educational, and financial statistics . World Development Indicators Online Provides direct access to more than 550 development indicators, with time series for 200 countries and 18 country groups from 1960, where data are available. Data export options in Excel or ASCII. Data includes social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators. return to top Business, Economic and Financial Statistics CRB Commodity Yearbook.1939,1941-1942,1948-1963,1965,1969-1984- . New York : Wiley. Annual. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: HF1041.C562 and C56 Provides information on more than 100 domestic and international commodities from aluminum to gold to zinc. Include current as well as historical data. International Financial Statistics Yearbook. 1979- . Washington, D.C.: IMF. Annual. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: HG3881.I6261 "Contains country tables for each of the approximately 150 members of the International Monetary Fund. Includes data on exchange rates, interest rates, production, prices, trade." STAT-USA This multi-file database includes the *Globus & NTDB* (National Trade Data Bank) files, an excellent source for learning about export markets, trade practices of foreign countries and analyzing patterns of imports/exports by country. The *Country Commercial Guides, which are part of the GLOBUS & NTDB database, are very useful for detailed information on all the countries of the world from the perspective of doing business in that country. return to top Social Statistics Hispanic Americans: A Statistical Sourcebook.* Palo Alto, CA: Information Publications, 2001. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: E184.S75H53 2001 Includes statistics on Latinos in the United States in the following areas: demographics, social characteristics, househld & family characteristics, education, government & elections, labor, income, and crime. Human Development Report. 1990, 1992-1993, 1995, 1998, 2001 - . New York: Oxford University Press. Annual. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks; CD-ROM edition with call number HD72.H8513 in Government Documents) CALL NUMBER: HD72.H85 Contains the Human Development Index (HDI) data developed by United Nations Development Programme, which measures a nation's social and economic strength. Includes data on education, poverty and health. Social Indicators of Development. 1986-1988, 1991-1992, 1996 -. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. Annual. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks, (Latest edition available in McKeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: HC59.69.S63 An annual publication providing social indicators on more than 170 countries. Includes data on infrastructure, education, population, demographics and labor force participation. Statistical handbook on Poverty in the Developing World. . Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1999. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: HC59.72.P6S73 1999 Includes statistics on the following: economics, demographics, health, education, nutrition and food supply, women and poverty, and children and poverty. World Economic and Social Survey. 1994- . New York: United Nations. Annual. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: HC59.A169 "An annual analysis of major current world trends, issues and policies dealing with world economy, including output, trade and finance." return to top Basic Regional Statistics Economic and Social Progress in Latin America. Washington, D.C. Inter-American Development Bank, 1972 - 2001. (Statistical Appendix has tables on population and urban/rural population figures from 1988 to 1999) LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (Latest in McKeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: HC125.I514 Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean. Available through ECLAC, Santiago, Chile: United Nations Examines economic performance in Latin American countries. Social Panorama of Latin America. Available through ECLAC, Santiago, Chile: United Nations. LOCATION (Print version): Government Documents LC DOC (1994- ) CALL NUMBER: HC121.S63 Examines "social trends in Latin America with regard to employment, income distribution, poverty, status of children and young people, gender and social expenditure." Statistical Abstract of Latin America. 1955-1956, 1961-1972, 1976- . Los Angeles: University of California, Latin American Center. LOCATION: McKeldin Periodical Stacks (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks) CALL NUMBER: HA935.S8 Covers major areas, including population, health, education, crime, working conditions, migration, housing, foreign trade, transportation, etc. Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean. Print version available for 1985-1991, 1995, 1998-present in McKeldin Periodicals (latest edition in McKeldin Reference Stacks) at HA751.U52 Covers economic and social development, population, domestic prices, external trade, employment, social conditions, and more. return to top Style Manuals for Citing Print and Electronic Sources Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2009. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Desk CALL NUMBER: LB2369 .G53 2009. For undergraduate students Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 1998. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Desk CALL NUMBER: PN147.G444 1998. For graduate students and scholars Citing Sources Using the MLA Handbook Citing Sources Using the APA Style Manual Using MLA Style to Cite and Document Sources APA Style.org Guidelines for citing sources from the Web, authorized by the American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 1994. LOCATION: McKeldin Reference Desk CALL NUMBER: BF76.7.P83 1994 Writer's Handbook Includes a section on documentation styles return to top Other Library Guides Available A number of related library guides are also available on the Web. Agriculture Author Criticism and Biography Book Reviews Education Film Reviews and Film Studies Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies Play Reviews Resources for the Study of Art, Art History, and Archaeology Spanish & Portuguese Literatures Theatre See also the full list of library guides. return to top


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