If you're just starting out as a Spanish student and need to get some background/fundamentals, the following can help:
To search all of Schewe's databases, use the following:
These databases will be the best bets for starting your research in Spanish. If you are having trouble finding articles, see our Finding Articles guide, or ask a librarian for help!
The best place to find books about the Spanish language is in the Schewe Library Catalog or in the library on the shelves primarily in the 460 - 469 range on the lower level. Books in Spanish are best found using the catalog, since they span a wide variety of subjects, and may be found throughout the library. If you are having trouble finding more books, see our Finding Books guide. Here are some suggested titles:
You can find reliable and high-quality videos on a variety of topics below:
For help citing in the MLA format, which is often used in Spanish courses at IC, consider using Schewe Library's MLA citation guide:
If you have questions, you can contact us at:
Luke Beatty - Library Director
luke.beatty@ic.edu
217.245.3573
Garrett Traylor - Reference & Cataloging Librarian
garrett.traylor@ic.edu
217.245.3022
Elora Agsten - Instructional Librarian
elora.agsten@ic.edu
217.245.3177
For general inquiries:
schewe@ic.edu
217-245-3020
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