Latin American Studies

The West Library Reference Department consists of Reference and Instruction Librarians, Dennis Miles and June Johnson, and Reference Assistants, Gicel Martinez and Cassandra Mackie. If you have questions about this guide, or just need more help, please call, email, chat, or stop by the Reference Desk!

Research Sources

Our reference team is here to help and you can always stop by and ask a question, but if you want to start digging into the research process on your own, check out these guides for some helpful information. 

• Boolean Searching
• Evaluating Websites
• Searching in Databases
• Special Collections and University Archives
• The Research Process: A Step by Step Guide
• Tips on Accessing Library Databases: Off-Campus Access

Ask Us!

West Library is open for in-person reference help. 
Librarians are also available virtually to assist you by email, phone, chat, and video appointment.  See Reference Desk Hours below:

By Phone

Contact a librarian or the reference department during the library's open hours.

General/Circulation: (817) 531-4800

Reference Desk: (817) 531-4802

By Chat

The West Library Reference Department is available to help online during the library's virtual service hours, and research assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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