| This resource guide lists some of the key library databases and resources that should get you started with your research. Feel free to contact a reference librarian to set up a research consultation if you have any questions.
Your most important resource is the Handbook of Latin American Studies!
Research Tips: - keyword selection is critical! Make sure you include all possible keywords
- keep a research log of the terms/searches, in case you find better keywords later and need to backtrack
- consult with a librarian to determine the best database(s) for your topic area
- get the materials you need EARLY, you can always work on your assignment later!
Finding Books at Babson and Beyond
Search the online library catalog to find books at Babson and other WEBnet consortium libraries (Regis, Pine Manor, Olin).
Watch a Quick tutorial on Finding Books.
Try the following searches to find if there are books about a topic of interest:
- keyword: revolution
- using boolean operators like "and" - try your search "revolution and caribbean"
Stop by the Information Desk to request books from other WEBnet libraries or use your LIB number on your Babson OneCard and your PIN to place the book on Hold for yourself. It usually takes only a few days for us to get the book(s) for you. You will be notified by email when the book arrives.
The WorldCat database is a great place to find books that Babson may not own. Click on Connect to the Catalog at Babson College to see if it is in our Consortium. If not, request items by clicking the Send Request to Babson ILL icon.
Finding Articles & Essays
- Advanced Searching: Using Boolean
If you need a refresher on using Boolean searching techniques we covered in class, check out the Human Database.
a real search example:
revolution and (caribbean or martinique or haiti*)
- Try to create your own search:
- Simple Search:
_______________ and _____________________
Complex Search:
( ____________ or ____________ ) and (_____________ or _____________)
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Use the following library databases to locate articles & essays on your topic.
Handbook of Latin American Studies - Key database for your research! This index includes books, journal articles, and conference papers. These are selected and annotated by scholars in the field. - JSTOR - Full text scholarly articles. Keep search terms simple in this database.
Ebscohost Academic - Contains full text and abstracts of magazines, newspapers, and journals. Use the SCHOLARLY ARTICLES tab to limit your search. Glean subject terms to expand your search.
Help! How to get the full text of that article
Not finding full text? You have a few simple steps to find the full article: - Online Journal Finder - to find out if the journal is available in full text format in another online database
- Library Catalog - to find out if a journal title or a book is available at Babson
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - we can borrow the item for you - but give us a week or two
Having Trouble? Check out this quick tutorial on Finding Articles.
Contact the Information Desk at (781)239-4596 and we will help you track it down.
Other Resources for your Project
Handbook of Latin American Studies, Volume 44, 45
F1406.M49X
Biography of United States-Latin American Relations since 1810 with supplement
F1406.M49X Suppl
Latin America: a guide to the historical literature
F1401.A16 G75
The United States and Latin America : a select bibliography.
Z1609.R4 B75
Encyclopedia Britannica - this is a great place for background information on the history or particular countries.
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean cultures.
Reference F1406 .E515
The Cambridge encyclopedia of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Reference F1406 .C36
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