Basic vocabulary and descriptions
To find specific professional associations in individual countries, do a Google search using keywords such as
asociaciones profesionales +
medicina, chimia, finacieros, etc. +
chile, el salvador, espana, etc.
Tips for improving Google search Results:
* Use Spanish search terms, e.g. "ingenieros latinoamerican@s"
* Use Advanced Search to set language to Spanish
* Use Advanced Search to limit by domain (e.g. .edu or .org)
* Try starting at the website of an organization (e.g. company, university, theater)
Databases
Index to scholarly journals from Latin America in all subject areas.
Articles in important academic journals from all disciplines (latest few years not available); also eBooks from leading academic publishers, as well as some images.
Profiles of 1.4 million accomplished individuals worldwide, from all fields: government, business, science and technology, the arts, entertainment, and sports. Current and historical.
An interdisciplinary, international, full-text database of over 18,000 sources including newspapers, journals, wire services, newsletters, company reports and SEC filings, case law, government documents, transcripts of broadcasts, and selected reference works.
If you want a more comprehensive list, go to the library's website and click on Research Databases, then search by subject. Here are some relevant categories:
The general Research Guide for Spanish has additional sources you might want to review. You can also find more information on these sources from the Research Guides. Use the "Subject" filter to get a list of relevant subject guides.
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If you need an article or book that Carnegie Mellon doesn't have, request it from our free Interlibrary Loan service (ILLiad). If you've never used it, you will need to register (one time only while you have active status at CMU). Articles are usually delivered electronically.