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Finding Materials in Spanish in the Cal Poly Library

A. Finding Books in Spanish

1. From the Library Homepage, click on the catalog link:

Library Home Page Sanpshot

http://www.csupomona.edu/~library/

 

2. Perform a search on your subject and press GO: 

Library Catalog Snapshot

 

3. Click on the green button to modify the search.

Library Catalog Modify Search Snapshot

 

4. On the Modify Screen, Select “Spanish” on the language pulldown and click on “Submit”

Library Catalog Keywork Search Snapshot

 

5. Look at the results of the search. Most of the items will not really be in Spanish; look for ones with a title in Spanish and click on that:

Library Catalog Search Results Lists

 

6. The screen for each book will tell you what floor the book is on, its call number, and whether it is checked out or not.

Library Catalog Search Result Detail

B. Finding Articles in Spanish in the Ethnic Newswatch Database

The Ethnic Newswatch database has several full text periodicals in Spanish.

1. Click on the “Databases” link on the Library Homepage.

Library Home Page Snapshot

http://www.csupomona.edu/~library/

 

2. Click on the letter “E” on the Databases Page

Database Screen Snapshot

 

3. Click on the name “Ethnic News Watch” on this list.

Database - E list screen shot

 

4. Change the pulldown on the far right to “Espanol”. The interface then changes to Spanish.

ProQuest Screen Snapshot

 

5. Type in a search term in the form and click on the button “Buscar”.

ProQuest - Buscar Screen Snapshot

 

6. Some of the articles will be in English; look for titles in Spanish.

Snapshot of Titles in Spanish

 

7. You can then read the article right on the screen. (Scroll down to where it says “TextoCompl eto

Snapshot of screen contains Texto completo

C. Fourth Floor Materials in Spanish

We have the Spanish Language Magazine “Americas” at call number F1401 a573 in the periodicals area.

We have the Spanish Language Newspapers “La Opinion” and “Excélsior”in the Newspaper area.

Floor Map highlights 3rd floor materials in Spanish

  jskoga@csupomona.edu