HIST 004: Latin American History (SC)

You can use this guide to help find interesting and relevant sources (primary and secondary) for your papers in History 004:

• Finding Primary Sources --> recommended links to collections of primary source documents
• >> Organizing Ideas & Sources --> tools for keeping track of sources
• >> Choosing among search results --> criteria and advice for selecting sources
• Finding Scholarly Books and Articles --> recommended databases for historical research

You can talk with a librarian about your research interests and get advice on finding good sources.

Simon Elichko (Social Sciences Librarian)

• Schedule an appointment online or email selichk1@swarthmore.edu

Roberto Vargas (Humanities Librarian)​

• Schedule an appointment online or email rvargas1@swarthmore.edu

Other ways to get research advice:

• Drop by the Research & Info Desk in McCabe
• Meet with a RIA (a peer research assistant)
• Chat with a librarian or a RIA