The collection provides tangential support for Latin American studies. The current collection provides adequate support for the courses in Spanish language, linguistics, and literature studied at York, and comprises materials on both Peninsular and Spanish-American literatures. Emphasis is placed on the Golden Age, the 19 th and 20 th centuries, and on modern and contemporary Latin-American literature. Students of Spanish may also wish to consult related collections in the social sciences and humanities purchased by subject librarians in those areas. Languages Primary works of literature are purchased in Spanish.
Literary criticism is purchased in Spanish or English, as available.
Geographical Coverage Priority is given to publications from Spain and Latin America, as well as North America. While the current collection includes materials on the literature of Spain, emphasis is now given to the literature of Latin-American. Date of Publication Recent publications are given priority. In general, single copies are purchased. Gifts Gifts corresponding to programs of study or research at York, or filling lacunae in the collection, are gratefully accepted and acknowledged.