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Article Databases
Catalog for Finding Books
Selected Websites on
Hispanic/Latin Americans
Community Information Program and Volunteer Opportunities
Article Databases:
Gale
PowerSearch databases - on campus or off-campus
w/ library card
Articles
from academic journals, popular magazines, newspapers and books; excellent set of general
periodical databases.
Best for articles on recent historical topics (within the last 10 - 20 years)
· To search for a specific topic, click on the Advanced search mode to search for multiple concepts.
·
When
search results are first displayed, only magazine
articles are shown, if available for your search.
Click on the “Academic Journals”
tab to display journal articles, click on "News" to display
news articles; click on "Books" to display book articles.
Click here for
information on the difference between academic journals and popular magazines.
History
in Context - on campus or off-campus w/ library card
Reference
articles, primary documents, and full-text magazine, journal and newspaper
articles covering all aspects of U.S. and modern world history.
Best for general/background history information, especially
articles under the “Reference”
category
·
Enter
search word(s) and click the Search button
·
At
results page, articles are organized by type -- "Reference"
(articles from reference books), "Academic journals", "Primary
Sources", "Images", “News” & more.
·
Click
on the title of an article to display the full text of the article..
·
Click
on the title of an article to display the full text of the article.
·
You
can email or print any article by using the buttons at the top right of each
article (Under “Tools”.)
JSTOR - Scholarly
journals archives - on campus or off-campus w/ library
card
Back
issues of important academic journals, including many
historical journals (no current issues) going back to 1838.
Best for in-depth academic journal
articles on all historical topics except: recent history and articles
published within the last 3 – 5 years
· For a basic/general search, enter search words & click Search
· To search for a specific topic, click on Advanced Search, and then enter search words for multiple concepts in the separate search boxes
· To search for exact phrases, put quote marks around the phrase, e.g. “Thomas Jefferson” or “freedom of the press”
· To limit your search to regular journal articles (as opposed to book reviews or editorials), click in the “Article” check box under “Limit by”
· If too many articles are found, click on "Modify Search", add additional search words & search again
· To email, print or save an article:
o Click on “PDF” (at the upper right of the page)
o A new window with “JSTOR's Terms and Conditions” will be displayed; click on “OK”
[If
your browser blocks pop-ups, you need to hold down the CTRL key while clicking
on “OK”]
o When the pdf image file is displayed, click on the “Email”, “Print” or “Save a Copy” icons (on the pdf task bar at the top of the page)*
o To email the full
article, click on “Send Copy”, then
enter e-mail
address in "To:" entry box and click "Send"*
* pdf functions vary
according to the specific software setup for different computers
· For more help in how to search the JSTOR database, see the JSTOR Search Help page
Google Scholar: Google’s academic search engine accesses
a wide range of academic articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions,
from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, and
universities. The majority of sources
are usually abstracts
(summaries) of articles, which do not provide the full-text of the article (or
a significant charge is required for the full article). In many cases, you may
be able to retrieve the full-text of these articles by using the Skyline
College Library Article Delivery Service.
· Put ORs
between terms for the same concept
· Put quotes ( “ ” ) around phrases
The PLS Online
Catalog
is the online catalog to find books in Skyline Library and in all libraries in
the Peninsula Library System.
After clicking on the link above to access the catalog, follow the steps below:
To search
for books in all libraries in
the PLS system:
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Type
search words (keep your search words broad) in the first search box & click
Submit.
The search results will show books and other materials in all libraries in
the PLS system.
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To Limit your
search results to materials at
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Click
on Modify Search near the top of the screen.
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You
will be brought back to the search screen and your search term(s) will
reappear.
·
Scroll
down to the Location selection box (2nd box under Limit
to: below the search boxes),
·
select
Skyline College in the Location box,
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then
click the Submit button.
To search
for books only in
·
Type
search words (keep your search words broad) in the first search box.
·
Scroll
down to the Location selection box (2nd box under Limit
to: below the search boxes),
·
·
Then
click the Submit button.
Latinos
& gangs
Latinos &
teen pregnancy
Latinos &
diabetes
Pew Hispanic Center: research reports & fact sheets on topics such as Hispanics in the military, results of surveys of Latino populations, news, and related links.
California Latino Demographic Databook:
selected
census information detailing "characteristics for Latinos by national
origin, nativity, citizenship, and period of entry for the foreign-born",
and providing comparative figures for non-Hispanic whites, blacks, and Asians.
Hispanic
Population of the United States: Detailed tables
from the US Census show selected social and economic characteristics of the
Hispanic population. The social and economic characteristics presented in the
tables include age, sex, marital status, educational attainment, occupation,
employment status, family and household composition, income, and poverty
status. See also the 1996
National Content Survey: Findings on Questions on Race and Hispanic Origin
UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center: Excellent links to
sources of information on Chicana/os.
Latino Studies Resources: comprehensive web
site created by Dr. Antonio Rafael de la Cova
National
Council of La Raza: Well-organized web
site from this policy focused organization provides extensive annotated lists
of NCLR publications for sale, news briefs on issues such as health, education,
immigration, and policy, and an unannotated list of
other Web sites of interest. In English; includes search engine.
Hispanic Online: Leading site in
terms of delivering quality content and information, and perhaps the only one
to do so in English, including Hispanic Magazine, Vista, and others - this
portal has a distinct advantage over others in providing authoritative and
lengthy articles. In English; includes search engine for portal contents only.
U.S. Latinos and Latinas & World War II Oral History Project: More than 400 interviews documenting Latino WWII experiences.
Chicano Art Digital Image Collection: A collection of nearly 1,400 works from artists demonstrating "a strong identification with the Chicano Movement and a commitment to the ideals inherent in Chicano art.
Latino USA: Radio journal of Latino news and culture, in English, from National Public Radio.
Hispanic Genealogy Center: Links for genealogical research
Online Hispanic Health Resources: A collection of annotated Internet resources that "pertain specifically to the health concerns of the Hispanic and Latino population or provide some or all of their content in Spanish."
Recommended US
Latino Websites: collected and organized by Susan A.
Vega García, Iowa State University.
Hispanic and Latino Links (from Google Directory)
Sources and General Resources on Latin America: links by Steven S. Volk, Professor of History
and Chair, Latin American Studies,
LANIC- Latin American
Network Information Center: Extensive links to
information on
Nuestra
Familia / Our Family: Project of the
Center for Investigative Reporting documenting
National Alliance of Gang Investigators Associations (NAGIA): This site
presents gang information, including
expert articles not otherwise accessible online, links to local and national
organizations, links to gang
conferences and training, details about graffiti and taggers, and the NAGIA's
National Gang Threat Assessment.
Gangresearch.net: ”Website
dedicated to providing quality research on gangs to students, academics, public
officials, the media, and the general public. While most "gang"
websites either present the views of law enforcement or give unverified or
questionable information, gang research.net seeks to dispel stereotypes and
present research, original documents, and helpful links.”
The
International Reach of the Mara Salvatrucha:
National
Public Radio (NPR).feature on the Latino
street gang Mara Salvatrucha, also know as MS-13,
whose reach is thought to extend through Central America, Mexico, and the U.S.
Includes audio clips, a photo gallery, and links to related news stories and
Web sites.
Latino Teen
Pregnancy Prevention Project: Brief information for U.C. Davis based
organization.
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy: This organization's mission is
"to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing teen pregnancy, includes FAQ, national and state data, reports, fact
sheets, and related information. Searchable. Some material also available in
Spanish.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of
the U.S. (SIECUS): Promoting the concept that sexuality
is a natural and healthy part of living, SIECUS provides information on
sexuality issues, responsible sexual choices, and the rights of individuals.
Topics include teen pregnancy, gender issues, HIV/AIDS,
reproductive rights, sexual education, and more. Find articles, annotated
bibliographies, reports, fact sheets, and more. Some material in Spanish.
Hispanics/Latinos
and Diabetes:
Extensive information from the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Diabetes among Latinos in California:
Disparities in Access and Management: This fact sheet
examines diabetes management and access to care among Latinos with diabetes in
National Hispanic/Latino
Diabetes Initiative for Action: Information from the federal Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
Community Information Program (CIP) & Organizations with Volunteer Opportunities
The CIP
database contains information on health and human service agencies serving
Click here to go to the Community Information Program
database search page
Other
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Match
Interested volunteers can enter their ZIP code to quickly find local volunteer
opportunities posted by nonprofit organizations throughout the United States
Volunteer Center of San
Francisco (VCSF)
A clearinghouse of volunteer information for San Francisco nonprofit
organizations, individuals, city agencies, and other civic groups, VCSF also
develops more specialized programs for people with disabilities, youth,
corporate volunteers, potential board members, and more. The site has a
searchable database of organizations desiring volunteer, lists of specific
volunteer opportunities, advice for nonprofits on recruiting and working with
volunteers, and other information, some of which is also provided in Spanish.
Hands On Bay Area
Register online and then attend a New
Volunteer Orientation; over 100 Bay Area volunteer opportunities each month.
San
Francisco Bay Area Volunteer Information Center
Alphabetical list of
organizations and hints for volunteers and volunteering.
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