Resources at Foreign Institutions
Latin American Universities
Library Organizations
Institutes
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Ibero-American Institute of
the Prussian Heritage Foundation - "A center of interdisciplinary scientific and cultural exchange
focused on Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. The Institute houses Europe's
largest library specialized in Ibero-American culture. It is a non-university
research center and is dedicated to enhancing the dialogue between Germany and
Latin America." Includes the Institute's catalogs and links. Available
in English, Spanish, and
Portuguese.
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Centro de Información y Documentación
Científica - The Center of Scientific Information and Documentation, based in Spain, offers
to searchable databases on its website. One concerns Latin America in Spanish newspapers and the
other searches papers about Latin America written by European authors.
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European Network of Information and
Documentation on Latin America (Red Europa de Informatión y
Documentación sobre América Latina, or REDIAL) - "A
nonprofit association of some
35 European institutions, both
public and private, which are active in the fields of research, information and
documentation, and librarianship, with a focus on Latin American Studies."
Includes publications and links. Spanish.
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Institute for Ibero-American Studies
- "The Institute for Ibero-American Studies (IIK) was founded in 1962 with the
objective of observing and scientifically analysing political, economic and
social development processes in the countries of Latin America and the
Caribbean. By closely linking research, documentation and information work the
IIK aims to serve interested parties from the worlds of science, politics and
business as well as a broad spectrum of the public engaged in the problems of
the region." Page available in English or
Spanish.
Academic and Governmental Organizations
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
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Centre for Research on
Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC) - "An
interdisciplinary research unit concerned with the economic development,
political and social organization, and cultural contributions of Latin America
and the Caribbean. The Centre works to build academic and cultural links
between these regions and Canada; to inform researchers, policy advisors, and
the public on matters concerning the regions; and to assist in the development
of research and teaching institutions that directly benefit the peoples of the
regions." Located at York University. English.
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CERLAC Publications -
Includes bulletins, working papers, occasional papers, and reports, all available in full text.
English.
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Archives of LACYORK@YORKU.CA
- A searchable archive of the CERLAC listserv (email discussion list). English.
Colombia
Biblioteca Luis Angel Arango - Library
of the Central Bank of Colombia, a cultural center dedicated to
promote multiple activities related to the arts, education, and culture in
general. In Spanish.
England
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ELDIS Gateway to Development
Information - "A gateway to information on development issues,"
which provides an ever increasing number of descriptions
and links to a variety of information sources, including online documents,
website directories, databases, library catalogues, bibliographies, email discussion lists, research project information,
news, and country profiles. Hosted by the Institute of Development
Studies. Available in English or
Spanish.
- British Library for Development
Studies (BLDS) - "Europe's largest research collection on economic and
social change in developing countries." Located at the Institute of Development
Studies. English.
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The Society for Latin American
Studies (SLAS) - "The principal association in the United Kingdom for
those interested in the study of Latin American affairs." Members include "academics, diplomats, journalists, and research analysts from business
and non-governmental organisations." English.
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Centre for Latin American Cultural
Studies - A research center for Latin American Studies in the humanities and
social sciences. Includes links and resources such as working papers, conference papers, photography, dissertations, and more.
Located at the University of Manchester. English.
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Institute for the Study of the Americas
- "The purpose of the new
Institute is to promote, coordinate and provide a focus for research and
postgraduate teaching on the Americas – Canada, the US, Latin America and the
Caribbean – in the University of London." English.
Mexico
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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
(UNAM)
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E-journals of the Universidad Nacional
Autonoma de México - A select list of scientific and humanistic
journals of UNAM, available in full text. In Spanish.
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Bibliotecas y
Publicaciones UNAM - A list of UNAM's libraries, digital libraries, research
institutes, and publications, which includes links for the National Library of Mexico.
In Spanish.
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Instituto
de Investigaciones Estéticas de la UNAM - A research institute
concentrated in art, architecture, film, photography, dance, music, theater, and
literature. In Spanish.
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SABUESO: Directorio telefónico
- A search engine to find addresses of academics in Mexico with registered e-mail addresses.
In Spanish.
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El Colegio de la Frontera Sur - A center of
research and education at the postgraduate level, focusing on the development of
Mexico's southern border. In Spanish.
Peru
Spain
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RedIRIS (Spanish
National Research Network) - The national and academic research network of
Spain. Includes publications, such as the RedIRIS Bulletin. Funded by the
National Plan for Research and Development and managed by the Scientific
Research Council. Available in English or
Spanish.
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Instituto Cervantes/Centro
Virtual Cervantes - The Instituto Cervantes was created by Spain in 1991 to
promote and teach the Spanish language as well as Spanish and Hispano-American
culture. Their Centro Virtual Cervantes provides a forum for students,
teachers, and researchers to learn about and discuss the Spanish language and
culture. A digital library in its own right. In Spanish.
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Biblioteca Nacional de España
- The National Library of Spain is the main information and document centre
regarding Spanish and Latin American culture in written form, due to the Legal Deposit
system in place since the 18th century. Includes virtual exhibits. Available in
English or Spanish.
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