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Latin American Studies

A guide for students who need books, articles, and more on Latin American Studies topics.

Why use reference works?

Consider using encyclopedias and other reference sources when you begin researching a topic. Some encyclopedias will provide more in-depth information than others, but any general encyclopedia is a good source to consult for background information of your chosen subject area. Most encyclopedias provide the following:

  • Main concepts, including names, dates, places
  • Keywords and subject terms related to topic
  • Lists of related articles or additional resources

Latin American Studies focused Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Relevant encyclopedias:


Relevant dictionaries are located in the Reference Section on the main floor of the library.

  • Latin American and Caribbean Artists of the Modern Era: A Biographical Dictionary of more than 12,700 Persons - Reference Shelves: N6502.4 .S45 2003
  • Latin American Classical Composers: A Biographical Dictionary - Reference Shelves: ML105 .F53 2002