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Latin American Library Research Basics

A self-guided learning tool for building research skills in Latin American, Caribbean, Latinx, and Iberian Studies at Tulane University.

2.1. Learning Goals: About The Latin American Library

In this module, you'll learn:

  • how to visit and contact The Latin American Library (LAL)
  • the resources and services the LAL provides

2.2. The LAL at a Glance

The Latin American Library (LAL) is a division of Tulane University Libraries. We are located on the 4th floor of Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. For directions and hours, click here.

A key component of the LAL's mission is to support student research in Latin American, Caribbean, Latinx, and Iberian Studies at Tulane.

The Latin American Library offers:

  • one of the most comprehensive collections of books, journals, microfilm, and archival collections relating to Latin America in the world
  • special collections including rare books and pamphlets, printed ephemera, manuscripts, maps, rare newspapers, and visual materials, dating from the late 15th-century to the present
  • electronic resources, such as specialized databases and library guides
  • individualized research support
  • events and exhibits
  • digital scholarship support

Find out more about the LAL at our website. The best way to ask us a question is to email LAL@tulane.edu.

Follow-up

  1. Explore the LAL website and identify the pages and resources you believe will be most helpful for your research.
  2. Visit The Latin American Library and explore the current exhibit. 
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