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Modern Languages: Spanish Resources

This research guide features resources and strategies for finding information and conducting research related to Modern Languages

WELCOME TO THE SPANISH LANGUAGE RESEARCH GUIDE

Information found on these pages includes language specific sources as well as resources about the arts, culture, music, literature and religion of Spanish speaking countries.  

Presented below are call numbers and subject headings useful in finding Spanish materials on the library shelves as well as  sample titles found in the Jerry Falwell Library Collection.

The books listed include a combination of eBooks and physical titles.

SPANISH LANGUAGE SUBJECTE HEADINGS

The Jerry Falwell Library uses Library of Congress subject headings.  Examples of a broad range of subject terms useful in researching the Spanish language, literature, and life are given below:

Spain - Civilization - 19th century

Spain - Social Life and Customs

Spanish Language

Spanish Literature - History and Criticism

Spanish Literature to 1500

Spanish American Literature - 18th century

Hispanic Literature

Search the names of countries or areas where Spanish is the predominate language such as:

     Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, Central America, South America

Search the names of historical or well-known individuals, such as:

     Phillip II, King of Spain or Francisco Franco

CALL NUMBERS FOR SPANICH LANGUAGE MATERIALS

Spanish Language and Literature materials are found on second floor of the library on the lower level of the Caudell Reading Room.

Spanish Language: PC4001 - PC4977

Spanish Literature: PQ6001 - PQ8929

Spanish History: DP1 - DP402

BOOK RESOURCES FOR THE SPANISH LANGUAGE