This guide lists a selection of print and electronic resources available at the Blinn College Library and on the Web.

Encyclopedias

The Encyclopedia of Deafness and Hearing Disorders
R 617.8-003 T847e 2000 (Brenham)

Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre
R 036.1 N889e (Brenham and Bryan)

Enciclopedia Barsa
R 036.1 En 16b (Bryan)

El Pequeno Larousse Ilustrado 1999 en color; 90,000 palabras, 5000 illustraciones en color, 250 mapas historicos y geograficos
R 036.1 P399L 1998 (Brenham and Bryan)

Gran Enciclopedia Hispanica - includes a CD wtih multimedia, shelved in Reserve.
R 036.1 G762e 2006 18 vols. (Brenham and Bryan)

Dictionaries

ASL: R 419 - 419.0321	German: R 433.21
French: R 443.2 - 443.21	Spanish: R 463.21

There are two ways to search for books and audiovisuals in the library's collection:

• Search the Library Catalog

• Browse the Shelves

Search the Library Catalog

Useful search terms:

How do I find books written in French, German, or Spanish?

1. Click on "Set Search Filters" (top right hand side of screen)

2. Locate the "Language Filters" box

3. Scroll down the list to find the language you need

4. Click on the language to select it

5. Click on "Save" at the bottom of the screen

6. Do a keyword search on the language (french language, german language, or spanish language)

 

How do I find foreign language videorecordings?

1. Click on "Set Search Filters" (top right hand side of screen)

2. Locate the "Language Filters" box

3. Scroll down the list to find the language you need

4. Click on the language to select it

5. Click on "Save" at the bottom of the screen

6. Do a keyword search on the term videorecording to be searched "anywhere"

 

How do I find ASL videorecordings?

1. Enter a keyword (for example "American Sign Language") to identify your topic

2. Enter videorecording as a keyword to be searched "anywhere"

3. Click "search" to retrieve your results

How can I request books that are only availabe from another Blinn College campus?

 

1. Click on the item's request button. Requests generally take 24 hours or less to arrive at your campus library.

2. Enter your Blinn student ID number.

3. Select the pickup location and click "submit."

Note: You can also follow these steps to place a book on hold if all copies (including those from other campuses) are checked out.

Browse the Shelves

Here is a list of call number ranges pertaining to the grammar, vocabulary, and learning of foreign languages and ASL:

ASL: 419 - 419.0321	German: 430 - 439
French: 440 - 449	Spanish: 460 - 469

 

Articles in Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers

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Periodical Indexes

Academic Search Complete - Provides full text access to articles in magazines, newspapers, and peer-reviewed journals that cover a multiplicity of subjects including fine arts.

Fuente Academica - A unique collection of scholarly academic journals from renowned Latin American and Spanish publishers. This database provides full text coverage (including PDF) for nearly 200 scholarly Spanish language journals. Content is provided in Spanish from respected publishers worldwide.

Economia y Negocios - Economía y Negocios is the result of a collaborative effort between EBSCO Publishing and ESAN (Escuela de Administración de Negocios para Graduados). This continuously updated bibliographic database is an indispensable tool for research conducted in the areas of business and economics.

MedicLatina - A Spanish language collection of medical research and investigative journals published by renowned Latin American medical publishers. This unique database provides access to full text for nearly 100 peer-reviewed medical journals.

Salud en Espanol - This database is comprised of the spanish-language content from the database Consumer Health Complete. The description for Consumer Health Complete is as follows:

"Consumer Health Complete is designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. This full text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc." Description from Database.

What if a periodical index does not have the entire text of an article I need?

If the full text of an article is not available in a library database, it is possible to check another database for the full text or determine if the library owns a print version of a publication. Refer to "Locate Journals & Magazines in the Library" for an explanation on how to find full text articles.

What print periodicals does the library subscribe to?

• Americas (Bryan)
• Paris Match (Bryan)
• Selecciones (Spanish version of Reader's Digest, Bryan)

Multilanguage Sources

Foreign Language Dictionaries has many dictionaries to choose from.

Kidon Media Link is a directory of online foreign language newspapers and news sources.

Language Links provides material for foreign language teachers and students of foreign languages. It has links to culture and history; music, radio and television; news and magazines; literature and language; the virtual environment; and, country/city tours. Produced by Lauren Rosen at the University of Wisconsin.

iLoveLanguages is a large collection of Internet resources for language education. Includes online language lessons, online courses, language schools, teaching resources, organizations, products and more. Produced by Tyler Chambers.

Foreign Language Teaching Forum offers a broad spectrum of resources for teachers and students of foreign languages. The resources are for all ages and levels and include classroom activities, curriculum, syllabus design, links to media, dictionaries, and collections made by teachers for teachers. Provided by Jean LeLoup and Bob Ponterio of State University of New York at Cortland.

American Sign Language

Librarians Index to the Internet - American Sign Language provides descriptions and access to a selection of reliable Internet sites pertaining to ASL.

French Language

French Connection contains a links to a wide variety of resources for learners and teachers of French language and culture. Provided by Howard University

Tennessee Bob's Famous French Links provides an extensive directory of links to French literature, language, culture, and tourism.

French @Lehman CUNY offers links to French museums, cuisine, language learning, literature, sports, news, cultural journals, dictionaries, and more. Developed by Thomas C. Spear of the City University of New York.

German Language

WESSWEB: German Studies Web offers links to scholarly resources. Developed by the Western Studies Section (WESS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries, and hosted by Provided by of Dartmouth College.

Spanish Language

Decorah High School Spanish Web Page - A Gateway to a wide spectrum of Spanish resources. Many of the sites are in Spanish.

Nobel Prize Winners (in Spanish)

Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC) provides high-caliber Internet resources relevant to Latin American studies. LANIC is affiliated with the Lozano Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.

Algunos Lugares en Espanol offers links to many topics: newspapers/magazines, dictionaries, translations, government/politics, Internet directories, culture, professional resources, and interesting home pages. Provided by Knowledge Network Explorer.

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