The following social science databases are useful for the study of various aspects of Latin American Studies. These are the most frequently consulted databses, but researchers should also consult the Library Databases page to find additional discipline-specific databases.
Compiles two databases: CLASE (Citas Latinoamericanas en Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades) indexes documents in Latin American journals that specialize in the social sciences & humanities. PERIODICA (Indice de Revistas Latinoamericanas en Ciencia) covers journals specializing in science & technology. (Coverage: CLASE, 1975-- / PERIODICA, 1978 --)
A selective, multidisciplinary bibliography of scholarly works on Latin America. Contains bibliographic records found in the print Handbook of Latin American Studies (HLAS). Includes annotated citations for books, book chapters, articles, conference papers, maps & atlases, & e-resources. Alternates annually between the social sciences & the humanities. (Coverage: 1960s --)
Additional information such as abbreviations, acronyms, subject term glossary, & search tips can be found in the Handbook of Latin American Studies (HLAS): A Resource Guide.
The following sites provide current statistical data on Latin America.