Re-read/Get to know!

With over a million books in total, and a wealth of electronic material, the Robinson Library's holdings include an exciting collection of resources relating to Latin America.Throughout the festival, come and visit the display, showcasing the Library's print and online resources relating to Latin American literature, history, culture, music, film and language.

On June, 18th, join Lucy Keating, arts and humanities liaison librarian for a lunch time talk highlighting the Library's print and online resources relating to Latin American literature, history, culture, music, film and language. Tours of the library will also be available, and attendees will have the chance to explore the resources. All are of course welcome to turn-up but please note we do have limited spaces available. Find this event on Facebook to confirm your attendance at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142351089166877

As a preview, you can find a selection of the online resources on Latin America available at Newcastle University here on diigo.

Display from 4th June to 10th July
Discover the university's Latin American/Spanish information page on Newcastle University Library arts and humanities information universe.

Cien Años de Soledad photo credit: Jamelah


This event is part of a series of special talks at Newcastle University which includes:

• on Wednesday 15th, Re-read/Get to know: The Praise of Reading with Dr. Jorge Catalá Carrasco, Newcastle University lecturer,
• on Wednesday 22nd, Mexico City for beginners with Dr Monica Moreno Figueroa, Newcastle University lecturer,
• on Wednesday 29th, Revolution on Paper: The Historical Context with Dr Keith Brewster, Newcastle University senior lecturer and
• on Wednesday 6th of July, The Mexican State and the Indigenous Pueblos after the Revolution with Dr Juan Carlos Martinez, Mexican social researcher (CIESAS, Oaxaca)