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Latin American Studies

A research guide for California State University Los Angeles Students (CSULA) in Latin American Studies. The guide focuases on finding, understanding, and using various types of resources from historical, political, cultural, and social perspectives.

eBooks

Locating eBooks in OneSearch

After submitting a search, use the filters on the left side under "Available at Cal State LA"  to narrow your search to Full-Text Online, and Books under Resource Type (you may have to click show more to see books).

OneSearch Filters with Full-Text Online and Book selected

 

Under "Full text available at," click the link to access the book. Check the user options- some books have unlimited access, but others can only be used by one person at a time and may require you to check back after the other reader has left the book.

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Request Books (CSU+)

CSU+

You can request physical books be sent to the library from other Cal State campuses and libraries around the country. This service also includes digital access to single book chapters and electronic articles from institutions sent to you as PDFs. CSU+ is a free service and students and faculty may request as many items as you like!

  • In OneSearch, use the drop-down to expand your results to CSU Collections and Beyond
  • For items that are listed as "request from another library," log into your library account using your MyCalStateLA info to request the book
  • You will be notified by email when the item is ready for pick up
  • If you get a cancellation email, try our back-up service Interlibrary Loan.

OneSearch with CSU Collections and Beyond selected

 

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CSU+ request options box

Theses and Dissertations

The library keeps a copy of all the masters theses that have been written by CSULA students. Print copies prior to 2012 are available in Archives and Special Collections, and digital theses beginning Fall Quarter 2011 are available in ScholarWorks. 

Search for theses and dissertations from CSULA and other universities using OneSearch

  • Type search criteria like the subject, and hit 'Search' (ex. education).
  • Narrow the resource type to Theses & Dissertations
  • Select available in the library for print copies here at CSULA using the filters on the left hand side

In addition, check out these databases of digital theses and dissertations:

John F. Kennedy Memorial Library
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8300
323-343-3988