The Latinamericanist is the general newsletter of the Center for Latin American Studies, and includes articles by graduate students. The CLAS has a lending library with more than 500 resources of Latin American and Caribbean subjects, including videos, filmstrips, curriculum guides and books. If you are interested in borrowing any of these materials, or would like to receive the new catalog, please contact Amanda Wolfe. Up to five items at a time may be borrowed for two weeks. An Outreach Resource Library Catalog is available upon request.
Recent acquisitions emphasize multicultural education and the environment.
Traveling Suitcases are a collection of books, toys, music, currency, posters, and other items which have been collected by the Center faculty and others while traveling in Latin America. Students can handle items and discuss their uses. Suitcases are available on Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, the Caribbean, Central America, and the Southern Cone. A teacher's guide is included with each suitcase. They may be borrowed for two weeks.