Online Research for Latin American/Latinx & Caribbean Studies

One Search - For broad searches that includes full-text books, peer-reviewed articles, newspapers and other sources. To access full-text documents please scroll down on this page for instructions. 

Ethnic NewsWatch - Search for full-text peer-reviewed, magazine and newspaper articles in this database that specializes in ethnic studies. Topics such as the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean and Mexican migration are covered.

World Scholar: Latin America & the Caribbean - Search for full-text peer-reviewed, magazine and newspaper articles in this database. Click on the topics tab to browse specific countries or topics.

Tips for Searching Databases!

• You will be required to use your CUNY First username/password when using databases off-campus. 

• Use short keywords in search box, such as: Dominican migration, or Caribbean history. Use different combination of keywords such as race Dominican Republic, Caribbean culture, or add music, politics or food to your keyword. 

• Narrow down results by using filters that appear on the left or right hand side of screen, such as peer-reviewed sources, newspapers, date or by subject. Use citation tools located at top of page after clicking on source.

For more information see our Library Research Guide.

To access full-text articles or books in One Search, click on Available Online in a selected item as shown in first image below.

Then on next page scroll down to View Online to access document by selecting database as shown in second image below.