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Spanish: Faculty Guide to the Library: Finding Books & Media
Finding books
The Books link under the "Find articles, books, & more" search box finds all items like books, CDs, videos, etc.
You'll see that the limits are set to Available in the Library Collection and Catalog Only:
Here's an example item after I clicked the title and the Permalink option on the right menu:
When you know a specific author/composer and title, click Advanced Search:
Put the title in quotes if you're sure it is exact, and change the dropdown from Select a Field to Title; add the author's last name and change the dropdown:
Result 1 is the eBook; 2 is from a database; 3 shows the volume in a set and is a book review. Use the left menu: scroll down to "Limit to" and click "Available in Library Collection" and you will only see the books/eBooks.
Result 1 is the eBook - click "Access full text online" or on PDF Full Text, then "Share Link to Book" or click on Permalink at the bottom of the right Tools menu. Copy and paste the link to Blackboard.
Book links or permanent URLs might look like: https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.ezproxy.gvsu.edu/lib/gvsu/detail.action?docID=325068
- GVSU Libraries' Link FixerUse the "Link Fixer" form below to make sure your link will allow all GVSU users to access the resource. Once you get your new link, you can add it to Blackboard or your course webpage.
Make sure to test your link off-campus before using the link fixer! Only GVSU subscription content needs to be proxied.
Buscar / encontrar libros
Use the search box on the Library's homepage to look for books. In the left menu of the results screen, change the Language drop-down box to Spanish.
- Literatura en españolCall Number: PQ6001-8999
- Ficción para niños en españolCall Number: Juvenile and Young Adults - Mary Idema Pew 4th Floor PZ73 - PZ76
- LingüísticasCall Number: P29-P40
- Lenguas romancesCall Number: PC1-600
- Libros sobre españolCall Number: PC4001-5000
- CatalanCall Number: PC 3801-4000
- Native North/Central/South American languagesCall Number: PM 3000-7800
- Historia de EspañaCall Number: DP1-500
Finding Children's Materials in Other Languages
To locate children's and young adult books in Spanish, use the search box on the Library's homepage to look for books. Enter a search term, e.g., picture (for picture books), fiction, artists, or insects, a person's last name, etc., then select Advanced Search, and select Spanish under Language.
You may also limit by Source Type: ebooks!
Ficción para niños en español
Call Number: Juvenile and Young Adults - Mary Idema Pew 4th Floor PZ73 - PZ76
- Curriculum CollectionsPuppets, big picture books, magazines, etc.
The Curriculum Materials Library is on the Grand Rapids campus, 114A DeVos, inside the Steelcase Library.
- TumbleBook LibraryFind Spanish children's ebooks with this database geared for grades K-5.
- International Children's Digital LibraryBooks by countries or search by title, author, etc.
Other Libraries you may use
- MeLCatMichigan eLibrary lets you borrow books for free in the state through GVSU and your local public library.
Use GVSU's Document Delivery service as an alternative.
- Last Updated: Jan 13, 2025 12:12 PM
- URL: https://libguides.gvsu.edu/SpanishFaculty