Research Help
Need more research help? We're here for you.
Chat with us online
Email us your quick questions
Check out our FAQ
Connect with a subject specialist
Research in the UCLA Library
This course guide for Health, Disease, and Health Services in Latin America is designed as a starting point for locating information about Latin America. It provides information on many types of research materials, and includes links to important electronic resources.
Use the tabs above to link to the parts of the guide, and be sure to also explore the Public Health guide.
Quick Links
- Off-Campus (VPN or Proxy Server) Access to Library eResourcesHow to access licensed online content from off-campus.
- Other Research GuidesA complete list of all UCLA Library online guides.
Library Catalogs
Use these catalogs to find books, journal titles, and other materials held by the library. If you're looking for journal articles on a topic, use the Article Databases tab above to find relevant databases.
- UC Library Search This link opens in a new windowUC Library Search is the unified discovery and borrowing system for all 10 UC Campuses. Select the UCLA Library Catalog scope to search holdings of materials owned by the UCLA Library and other UCLA collections, whether online or in print. Does not contain full-text articles or article citations. Select the Articles, books and more scope to search for materials in all 10 UC campuses. More information in this guide.
- WorldCat (OCLC FirstSearch) This link opens in a new window
This link opens in a new window
OCLC FirstSearch catalog includes citations for books, journals, manuscripts, maps, music scores, sound recordings, films, computer files, newspapers, slides, videotapes, archival material, etc., in libraries around the world.
UCLA Library Website
- UCLA LibraryLibrary home page.
- UCLA Library 24/7 Online Chat ServiceUse the chat box on this page to talk to a librarian. Because this is a cooperative service, you may be chatting with a librarian from another academic library.
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)Instructions for making an interlibrary loan request for materials not located at UCLA.
- Find a Subject SpecialistYou can consult with librarians about your topic. Check this list to find one who works in your subject area and contact them by phone or email.