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Databases for Finding Magazine, Journal
& Newspaper Articles
Catalog for Finding Books
Selected Websites on Hispanic/Latin Americans
Community Information Program and Volunteer Opportunities
Magazine, Journal & Newspaper
Databases (to access articles):
Gale PowerSearch
databases on
campus or off-campus w/ library card
articles from academic
journals, popular magazines, books and newspapers; excellent general
periodical database.
- To search for more than one "concept", click on Advanced Search on the navigation bar near the top of the page.
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PLEASE NOTE: 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, "News" tab
to display all news articles, "Books" tab to
display reference articles.
Gale History Resource Center - on campus or
off-campus w/ library card
primary documents,
reference articles, and full-text journal articles covering all aspects of
- Enter search word(s) and click the Search button
- At results page, additional articles may be available by clicking on the article type tabs--"Periodicals", "Primary Sources", "Maps & Images" & "Reference Materials" at the top of the page.
- Click on the title of an article to display the full text of the article.
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.
- Enter search words & click Search
- If too many articles are found, click on "Modify Search", change search field from full-text to abstract & search again
- To email, print or save an article:
- Click on “DOWNLOAD” (at the top of the page)
- select "Economy PDF " format
- when pdf image file is displayed, click on “Email”, “Print” or “Save a Copy” (at the top of the page)
- To email the full article, click on “Send Copy”, then enter e-mail address in "To:" entry box and click "Send"
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.
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Scroll
down to the Location selection box (2nd box under Limit
to: below the search boxes),
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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.
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Scroll
down to the Location selection box (2nd box under Limit
to: below the search boxes),
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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,
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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